Duluth Hotel Renovation Project: Clyde Hotel

Project Overview of Clyde Hotel Renovation Duluth

Project Location

115 S 29th Ave West, Duluth, MN 55806

Project Type

Commercial

Project Description

This Duluth hotel renovation transformed the former Duluth Children’s Museum into the Clyde Hotel — a boutique lodging experience featuring nine custom rooms, saunas, and refined design that blends history with modern luxury.

Scope of Work

General Scope The project required a full remodel of 9 hotel rooms, including the addition of custom-built saunas and walk-in showers.

Specific Services Provided

• Demolition

• Framing

• Acoustical ceilings

• Electrical

• Plumbing

• HVAC

• Interior finishes

Design Provided By Arola Architecture Studio

Project Schedule

• Start Date: May 2023

• Completion Date: March 2024

Budget and Cost

• Estimated Budget: $1,271,702

• Funding Source: Private

Site Conditions

• Previous Use: Former Duluth Children’s Museum

• Utilities Available: Water, Electricity, Gas

Project Team

• Architect/Engineer: Arola Architecture Studio

• Team Members: Kelly Thompson-Sather & Ryan Arola

Subcontractor Involvement

• Belknap Electric – Electrical

• The Jammar Company – HVAC & Plumbing

• Lake Superior Painting – Painting

• Fire Pro – Fire suppression

• Lake Effect Coating – Epoxy flooring

• Johnson Carpet & Tile – Shower tile installation

• Schaefer Acoustics – Acoustical ceilings

• Superior Glass – Shower glass

• BP Builders – Wood feature walls, saunas, and corridors

Challenges

One of the key challenges in this project was preserving the existing wood to incorporate into the new saunas and accent walls. Balancing historic charm with modern upgrades was central to achieving the final vision.

✨ The Clyde Hotel now stands as a modern boutique stay in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Craft District—an example of how thoughtful renovation can breathe new life into a historic building.