Château Élan Winery and Resort on Tuesday announced the completion of its $25 million North Georgia renovation.
“As the first major renovation since its inception in the mid-1980s, the full redesign ushers in the newest chapter in its storied history by introducing a fresh, yet timeless, modernized design, while still honoring the existing estate’s 16th century-style charm,” according to a press release Tuesday.
The transformation under new ownership includes a complete overhaul of 251 guestrooms and 24 suites, four new food and beverage outlets, the winery, the resort lobby, and a facelift to the existing pool terrace and spa.
“As we complete this renovation, it is clear how every decision was made to positively impact our guest experience,” Neville Erasmus, general manager for Château Élan, said in the release.
“We’re beyond proud to bring this vision to life and reintroduce the new Château Élan to our beloved repeat and new guests alike.”
Atlanta-based interior and architectural design firm BLUR Workshop was tasked to lead the nine-month, multi-million-dollar renovation.
Highlights of the renovation include:
- The full redesign of 251 guestrooms and 24 suites including new carpeting, bathrooms with upgrades including freestanding vanity areas made of wood and stone, a color palette of greys and taupes, leather-tufted headboard to make a statement.
- The lobby was updated with the addition of Le Petit Café, a coffee and wine bar complete with a gift shop.
- The Atrium was also fully transformed with a new 1,400-piece crystal chandelier focal point handing from the glass ceiling.
- Four of the now ten food and beverage outlets were completely re-envisioned from everything including the décor to dining concepts and menus.
- Marc Bar & Restaurant has been reintroduced as a southern-inspired bar and chophouse with a completely refreshed menu and a special focus on artisanal libations. The restaurant also added a French oak, soapstone bar to the back of its space as a new gathering area.
- To anchor the grand space within The Atrium, the resort added a new Atrium Bar.
- Versailles, the internationally-inspired American buffet led by Executive Chef Rodney Ashley was reimagined to complement the new, simplistic design in the glass-topped Atrium.
- The all-new Louis’ House of Bourbon is a contemporary sports bar with the ambiance of an old-world speakeasy.
“After years of planning, we’re humbled to experience the final product that now matches the level of service Château Élan has provided for decades,” Keith Manning, vice president of asset management, Wheelock Street Capital, said in the release.
“The new design enhances the opportunity to deliver unmatched experiences and to welcome guests of all ages.”
Located in Braselton, GA, at 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Château Élan Winery and Resort is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. Collection.
The 3,500-acre resort offers 10 total bars and restaurants, 40,000-square-feet of meeting space, a 35,000-square-foot European spa, 45 holes of championship golf and a golf club and tennis center.
