Stamford Hotel To Close, Transform Into New Luxury Establishment

STAMFORD, CT — Hotel Zero Degrees on Washington Boulevard in Stamford will close next month and transform into a new luxury hotel, according to an announcement from the owners. RMS Companies said Thursday the hotel will close Jan. 1, after which the entire building will be renovated and become The Lloyd, a 94-room boutique establishment developed by the company.

The Lloyd will boast a number of exciting features, including a "warm and modern design"and a lobby lounge, featuring a celebrity chef-curated breakfast and an evening cocktail and bar menu.

"After 10 successful years of operating Hotel Zero Degrees Stamford, we are excited to transform this facility into the finest boutique hotel in the area with luxury accommodations and amenities, as well as first class attention to service," RMS Companies CEO Randy Salvatore said in a prepared statement. "Stamford's growth in our surrounding area, including UCONN Residences, the upcoming arrival of WWE and Charter Communications, as well as our proximity to the area's cultural and entertainment center and the Stamford Transportation Center, gives me the confidence to make this large investment to create The Lloyd."

The new hotel, planned to open in spring 2020, is being designed with a "guest-first" ethos; the front entrance is set to be redesigned and a "locally-sourced marketplace" will be added to the facility.

Other planned features include turn-down service, the addition of a new elevator and modern guest room furniture, bedding, luxury toiletries and walk-in showers.

"We are extremely excited about the opening of The Lloyd," Thomas Madden, Director of Economic Development for Stamford, said in a statement. "Corporations are seeking a luxury boutique hotel product in Stamford where their senior executive desire to stay. Leasing activity has increased and companies have expanded continuously over the last year, especially in the downtown area, to include: WWE, Indeed, Charter Communications, Sema4, genomics lab, Canidae Pet Food and Cholula Hot Sauce, who moved from New York City, just to name a few."

According to RMS, the property will cater to high-performance professionals, accommodate families and pets and partner with the local community to create a must-see retreat destination.

"This new boutique hotel will add to the growing appeal of the Stamford area as a destination for meetings and sports events," Robert Murdock, president of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau, said in a statement. "Its close proximity to New York City and all the Fairfield County venues will attract more meeting planners and sports groups."

For more information on The Lloyd, visit the new hotel's website at www.thelloydstamford.com.