COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new boutique hotel inspired by the RMS Titanic is in development for the Columbus area.
Unsinkable Hotels, a brand under the Historical Hospitality Group, is planning a $30 million project that aims to replicate the iconic ship on land. The hotel would feature period-inspired guest suites, fine dining, and luxury amenities, according to the company. Developers have not yet selected a site, but the hotel is expected to open in 2028.
“Have you ever wondered what it was like to stroll the Grand Staircase of the RMS Titanic, dine in its opulent first-class dining saloon, or relax in its Turkish Bath? Soon, you won’t have to imagine,” the company’s website states. “This isn’t a museum; it’s a fully immersive boutique hotel, restaurant and spa designed to transport you to the turn of the century.”
Plans call for 50 to 55 staterooms, as well as recreations of Titanic-era dining spaces. These include a restaurant modeled after the ship’s First Class Dining Saloon, a Café Parisien, and a rooftop venue. Other amenities will include a Turkish bath spa, a reception room with a live orchestra, a period-style gym, and event spaces for weddings and private gatherings.
“While the atmosphere is pure 1912, the experience is thoroughly modern, featuring passenger-focused service and all the comforts you’d expect from an upscale hotel,” the company stated.
The project is led by Andrew Messing, founder and CEO of Unsinkable Hotels, whose interest in the Titanic began in childhood.
“The Gilded Age is calling. After years of planning and preparation, we’re thrilled to officially soft launch Unsinkable Hotels,” Messing wrote on social media this month. “This isn’t just a boutique hotel; it’s an immersive experience that will transport passengers back to an era of unparalleled luxury and architectural grandeur, inspired by the legendary RMS Titanic.”
Messing said the company is committed to making Columbus the brand’s “home port.”
Unsinkable Hotels plans to release further updates and concept art in the coming months.