Kingsgate Conference Center s Renovation Efforts Unveiled

UC's Campus Services, in partnership with the department of Planning, Design, and Construction, recently completed a renovation at the Kingsgate Conference Center, owned by UC and operated by Marriott, on the medical campus. All 206 guest rooms and public spaces were renovated using eco-friendly initiatives.

Guest Rooms
The 198 hotel rooms and eight suites were designed and renovated for the unique needs of both business and leisure guests. Renovations include:

• New bedding;
• Wall vinyl with recycled material;
• Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint, eliminating dangerous fumes; 
• Carpeting made of recycled material;
• Energy efficient HVAC systems within each room;
• Updated drapes, sheers, artwork, towel caddies, lamps, and telephones;
• New furniture in the suites including couches and end tables made from recyclable materials;
• Recycle containers in all guest rooms;
• HD flat-screen TVs;
• Complimentary wireless internet (100MBps) in all spaces; and
• Water-conserving toilets, toilet paper and shower heads.

Public Spaces
Renovations in the public spaces of the conference center include:

• Bearcat Lounge has been renovated with furniture that is both new and made of recycled material and its doors were removed for a more open feel for dining and meetings;
• New high tops and communal tables made out of recycle materials were added in the lobby;
• New televisions have been added to the Bearcat Lounge for guest enjoyment;
• Outdoor, eco-friendly furniture was also added including chairs, couches and tables;
• Electronic reader boards are being utilized across all hotel spaces, allowing for paperless communication throughout the hotel;
• Re-covered dining chairs and re-furbished dining table tops in Caminetto Euro-American Bistro;
• New lobby furniture, including carpet and artwork made of recycling material; and
• Wall vinyl depicting murals of UC buildings on campus in vestibule;

The University of Cincinnati’s Kingsgate Marriott is committed to being the top green lodging destination in the area. The conference center features 206 newly renovated rooms, 26 meeting rooms, 20,000 square feet of total meeting space, including a 5,355 square foot Grand Ballroom with seating capacity of 540. To set up a tour, please call 513-487-3800.