Hotel Opens on Innovation Campus
The Scarlet Hotel’s opening marked another step forward in Nebraska Innovation Campus’ mission to foster public-private research collaborations at the innovation hub, now home to nearly 60 partners.
The 154-room Marriott Tribute hotel opened in May 2022 and is attracting companies, researchers and community members to NIC.
![People stand in front of the Scarlet hotel celebrating it's opening.](https://research.unl.edu/annualreport/2022/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/220506_Scarlet_107-SM-1024x683.jpg)
“The hotel makes NIC an even more attractive site for research and collaboration,” said Dan Duncan, NIC executive director. “People visiting The Scarlet see firsthand NIC’s world-class facilities and growth opportunities, which paves the way for building new partnerships to enhance Nebraska’s economy.”
![Architectural rendering of a teaching classroom.](https://research.unl.edu/annualreport/2022/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/220629_HRTMScarlet_Classroom-1024x577.jpg)
![Architectural rendering of a teaching kitchen.](https://research.unl.edu/annualreport/2022/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/220629_HRTMScarlet_Kitchen-1024x576.jpg)
The hotel, adjacent to the NIC Conference Center, features a coffee shop, signature restaurant and rooftop bar. These venues feature Nebraska-inspired fare, like ice cream from the university’s Dairy Store and coffee developed in partnership with The Mill Coffee & Tea. Each room has a distinct, Nebraska-oriented theme, such as a suite named for former Husker football coach Tom Osborne.
The hotel is also a learning laboratory for Nebraska’s hospitality, restaurant and tourism management students. The university received a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to help build a 100-seat classroom and offices in the hotel. Students will gain hands-on experience in many aspects of the hotel’s operation.
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Nebraska news release: Scarlet Hotel is open to serve Huskers
Nebraska news release: $1.6M federal award supports academic Space at Scarlet Hotel
Media mention: A sneak peek at the new Scarlet Hotel (KOLN, 3/23/2022)