A brand new look for a familiar home for Prince Rupert visitors

Lots has been going on this year as the
Highliner Plaza saw some extensive
renovation work
(Photos from Highliner FB)

The owners of Prince Rupert's Highliner Hotel have been showing off some snapshots recently, charting the work that has gone into a significant makeover for the city's tallest building and one of the most prominent landmarks overlooking the city's downtown harbour area.

The renovation of the Highliner Plaza has been catalogued with a sample of what visitors will find upon check in downtown, the living spaces featuring a modern look in a very bright setting. 

In total 72 of the facilities 92 rooms have been given a new look since the work began one year ago.

A look at some of the renovated guest rooms at 
Prince Rupert's Highliner Plaza
(Photos from Highliner FB)

The outside of the sixteen storey structure has also been given a thorough pressure washing, shining pretty brightly on the sunny days and standing out as the main feature of the city's skyline.

The Hotel was purchased by the Aquilini Group by local residents James and Corinne Warburton one year ago, and since getting the keys to the front door the renovations took hold.

The work on the Highliner follows a familiar pattern for the duo, who previously purchased the old Neptune Hotel and  provided that Chamberlain Avenue destination with a makeover, then rebranding it as the Ridge Hotel and Suites.

The Prince Rupert property developers also own and operate a third space, the First Avenue Executive suites, an apartment/condo option which isn't that far from their signature building in the Highliner. 

The overview, which features a number of impressive views of the city and harbour from the hotel can be explored further through their Social media page and website.

The Warburton's should find some success this summer for their twin guest lodgings with tourism set to ramp up after a two year COVID hiatus for tourism and an volume of vaccines for many hoteliers in the community.

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