The Cape Coral City Council is set to vote on a $2 million incentive deal for a proposed Marriott TownePlace Suites hotel that could bring 21 permanent jobs and generate more than $6 million for the local economy.Huyen Nguyen owns Venus Nail and Lash Salon around the corner from the site. “I think we need a lot more because they only have six hotels in Cape Coral? I’m surprised about that number,” Nguyen said.Nguyen is optimistic about the potential impact of the hotel on local businesses. “I love that idea because if you drive around here, all you see is residential and then small shopping area. We need something bigger to bring more business into Cape Coral,” she said.City staff noted that the hotel would also serve as a resource during emergency events, providing rooms for the 800 first responders who work during storms. Nguyen is pleased with the broader community benefits, stating, “We need something to bring more business into this area for the restaurant, for people here.”If everything moves forward, the hotel project could be approved in November and opened in 2027.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
The Cape Coral City Council is set to vote on a $2 million incentive deal for a proposed Marriott TownePlace Suites hotel that could bring 21 permanent jobs and generate more than $6 million for the local economy.
Huyen Nguyen owns Venus Nail and Lash Salon around the corner from the site.
“I think we need a lot more because they only have six hotels in Cape Coral? I’m surprised about that number,” Nguyen said.
Nguyen is optimistic about the potential impact of the hotel on local businesses. “I love that idea because if you drive around here, all you see is residential and then small shopping area. We need something bigger to bring more business into Cape Coral,” she said.
City staff noted that the hotel would also serve as a resource during emergency events, providing rooms for the 800 first responders who work during storms. Nguyen is pleased with the broader community benefits, stating, “We need something to bring more business into this area for the restaurant, for people here.”
If everything moves forward, the hotel project could be approved in November and opened in 2027.