The hotel is to be operated by Provenance Hotels of Portland, Oregon, which runs boutique hotels with a local flavor in many cities in the United States.

“The team at Ascendant put their heart and soul into this project and their commitment has always been, first and foremost, to doing right by Madison,” Provenance spokeswoman Kate Buska said. “We remain confident the hotel they proposed is the best possible use for this site and would contribute to the Madison economy and the vibrancy of State Street.

The hotel, which is on an angled lot, would have an up to four-story presence on State Street and rise to nine floors by North Carroll and West Dayton streets. The ninth floor would be smaller to make it less visible to pedestrians on the street. Madison staff recommended the project not be approved as the building exceeds the six-story limit called for at the site in a Downtown plan.

It must still get final approval from the Urban Design Commission and the usual sign-offs from city agencies before securing a building permit, including proof of agreements for off-site parking for a valet service, as no parking space would be provided at the hotel itself.

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