Home2 Suites Drake is a five-story, 86,300 square foot all-suite hotel adjacent to Drake University in Des Moines, with full kitchenettes in every room and amenities including a saline pool, fitness room, meeting space, and two outdoor seating areas with fire pits and grills. Street-level retail and restaurant space make the hotel a lively addition to the Drake neighborhood.
Hyatt Place St. Paul Downtown
Hyatt Place St. Paul Downtown occupies four floors of the historic St. Paul Custom House, transformed by Nelson in partnership with LodgeWorks into a modern hotel that preserves the grandeur of the building’s original architecture. The project is a strong example of Nelson’s expertise in historic adaptive reuse and hospitality development.
Residence Inn Omaha Downtown
Residence Inn Omaha Downtown is a 152-room extended-stay Marriott hotel in downtown Omaha, developed by Nelson in partnership with First Hospitality Group through the adaptive reuse of the landmark Old Federal Building at 15th and Dodge Streets, originally erected in 1933. The $23 million renovation preserves the building’s Stripped Classical/Art Deco character—including terrazzo floors, wooden railings, marble features, and three historic vault doors—while delivering modern extended-stay amenities and nearly 2,000 square feet of meeting space.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is a 145-key hotel in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, developed as part of the city’s master plan to revitalize the corridor between the Qwest Center and Creighton University. The property offers 113 contemporary rooms and 32 spacious suites in a warm, modern setting within easy reach of the Old Market shopping district and Omaha’s major attractions.
The Liberty Building
The Liberty Building is a 12-story historic landmark in downtown Des Moines, converted by Nelson into a premium mixed-use development featuring a Hyatt Place hotel, 16 luxury residential condominiums on floors nine through eleven, commercial office space, and a ground-floor private health club. The project restored one of Des Moines’ most recognized buildings, bringing permanent residents and new businesses back to the heart of downtown.
Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown
Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown occupies the upper floors of the historic Liberty Building in downtown Des Moines, added by Nelson as the final phase of a larger mixed-use renovation that transformed the 12-story landmark into a hotel, residential, and commercial destination. The project brings a nationally recognized hospitality brand to the heart of downtown Des Moines.