The 0.4-acre property identified as a prime location for the new hotel is a city-owned plaza located on the east side of South Jefferson Street, south of East Fifth Street, across the street from the convention center.
The plaza space, located next to the Oregon District parking garage, is basically vacant although it has some trees, landscaping, planters and brick sections.
Plageman said the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority wants to find a reputable hotel developer to construct, operate and own a nationally branded and convention-quality hotel on the property.
“The headquarters hotel project aligns with regional economic development goals