Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
HOTEL DE LUXE TOC0ST MILLION
 ASSURED HERE
Beautiful Hostlcry. La t Word In Structures Of It's
 Kind, To Be Built In Phoe- nix, Backers Announce

A million dollar hotel in Phoenix by the end of the year. complete and ready for use, is to become a reality. according to plans announced last night by some of the men who are or gauizing for the work of bringing to this city one of it's most needed fea 70 tures-a hotel that can accommodate and attract tourists and other travel CTS alike. The undertaking will be formally launched in the near future. according 10 their statement. with the incorpora ton of the hotel concern, which is being backed by both outside capital and local interests and civic sn- terprises.
 We intend to give this city an in sttution which in matter of elegance and completeness will be second to none. declared one of the hotel organ izers last night After making a thorough study of the demand for a hotel of this character here. we are frank in admitting that the encourage ment we have received from all the civic factors has surpassed our fond est expectations.
 Set m Beautiful Park
 The plans for the hotel contemplate it's erection on 6 plot of ground within a few miles of the heart of the business district. with a panoramic view of the mountains on all sides and the valley intervening Beautifully set in an eiab- crate is0-acre garden. landscRped with palms trees. shrubbery. hedges and flowers. with winding drives and walks, lily ponds and fountains. noth- ins will he omitted 10 make it one Of the tourist show places of America
 The main structure will accommo date zoo persons. and will be of the low type. with several wings spread over a large area. assuring outside light and air. creating an unusually beautiful architectural impression Broad verandas will overlook the gor- geous setting of foliage and flowers"
 Great Golf Course
 Part Of the 16O-aCre tract tO be used for the hotel grounds will be laid Ou; in one Of the best golf courses in the southwest. Of IS holes The course is being designed by a leading golf eX- pert. In addition to it. athletic fea lures of the site will include tenni, courts. swimming pool and gymns sium. an elaborate garage. riding stables. hand hall courts and trap shooting facilities.
 Among the attractions Of the mair building of the hotel will be a magnif icent ball room. of sufficient size tt accommodate large public gatherings conventions and social functions. h other features the hotel will include al the conveniences ot modern hotel con. Struction. among them the Sreates pipe organ in Phoenix, according 10 it! hackers
 Many Bungalows
 In addition to the main building. tn, hotel will have a number Of small an, artisticsily designed bungalows. elab orstely equipped, where persons seek ing the privacy Of home life can fin' it with all the convenieces Of frs class hotel
 A hotel of the character planned. i is pointed out. is recognized as on or the greatest assets Phoenix cal hove. Wealthy tourists from all part Of the world would be attracted to it with the result of bringing added cspi tal 10 Salt River valley enterprises ant providing Phoenix added publicity.
 That businens men Of Phoenix ar aware of the tremendous value d Srea tourist hotel here would have is show by the fact that many are alread, numbered among it's active packers was stated last night. Civic organiZs ! tions are also understood to be fallinj | in line behind the enterprise. with tn prospects that the hotel will become reality by the opening Of the nex winter season.