NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — After four years of multimillion-dollar restoration, the historic Hacienda hotel in New Port Richey will open to guests this September.
Hotelier Jim Gunderson has lovingly recreated the Hacienda — painted in a "youthful coral" pink — to look much like it did when it first opened in 1927.
Back then, it was a hangout for such Hollywood stars as Gloria Swanson and Disney's Ed Wynn.
There were 40 rooms in the Mediterranean Revival-style palace then, and there are 40 rooms now.
Room rates start at $160 a night and can be reserved here.
The gorgeous hotel will also feature a lavish bar and restaurant open seven days a week.
"I really believe the Hacienda is the perfect weekend getaway for couples, girls' weekends, families," said Dylan Gamez, the hotel's marketing manager. "It's really just a peaceful place to come and enjoy everything that downtown New Port Richey has to offer."
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