It's facing a new face. It won't be knocked down but it'll undergo major changes come January 2007.
[DIV class=clear][FONT size=5]Goodbye Georgia[/FONT]
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After eight decades in business, the Hotel Georgia will close its doors Jan. 2.
But it won't be knocked down. The venerable civic landmark is part of a $350- to $400-million development that will see the hotel renovated and restored, and a new 48-storey condo/office tower built next door. If everything goes according to plan, it should reopen in time to serve tourists for the 2010 Olympics.
Developer Bruce Langeris of Delta Group is planning a huge New Year's Eve bash with musical acts on multiple floors. Between 600 and 800 people are expected to attend, with tickets selling for $150 and profits going to charity.
It's fitting to have a big party to bid the old hotel adieu for a few years, because for most of its life, the Hotel Georgia was the party hotel in Vancouver.
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