The hotel would not provide new on-site parking spaces, but is in initial discussions with the city about leasing spaces in the garage on West Dayton Street.

City Council President Mike Verveer, 4th District, who represents the area, said, “At first glance, I’m extremely supportive of the concept of a hotel there. It’s a great land use at that location. Height and parking are the main concerns related to the project.”

Many people would welcome the removal of the pedestrian bridge and opening the view to Overture Center, Verveer said.

The Downtown Core Zoning District allows a variety of uses, with a maximum height of four stories on State Street, and following a 30-foot setback after the fourth story, six stories on the rest of the site.

Provenance is likely to seek some relief from height limits on the site so it can build the number of rooms needed to make the project economically viable, spokeswoman Kate Buska said.

The building, Wali said, would have a pedestrian entrance on State Street and a vehicle entrance on North Carroll Street.

“You have two front doors, one for people and one for cars,” he said, stressing that both will be attractive, clean and well-lit. “It allows vibrancy on both streets.”