Downtown Fresno Courtyard Marriott delayed by one year 

Historic rainfall in 2022 and 2023 was a major cause for the delay.

Downtown Fresno’s upcoming Courtyard Marriott hotel will take longer to complete than originally anticipated. 

Construction has been delayed due to heavy rainfall in 2022 and 2023, according to a letter from developer Metro Hospitality Services, Inc. 

The backstory: The city approved a deal in 2017 to bring a Courtyard Marriott hotel to the “new” Fresno Convention Center complex, finalizing a deal that had been in the works for nearly three decades. 

  • The hotel is being built at the lot next to the exhibit hall at the northeast corner of Inyo and M St. 
  • Three years ago the city approved an amendment to the deal that set the number of rooms at 144, and the project was projected to be complete in December 2024. 

The big picture: The Fresno City Council approved an extension for the construction time of the Courtyard Marriott on Thursday. 

  • Construction on the hotel is now scheduled to be finished by September 30, 2025, with the project expected to be fully complete by the end of the year. 

Zoom in: Per a letter to the city, Metro Hospitality Services said the project has encountered significant delays due to unforeseen weather conditions. 

  • Unprecedented rainfall in the 2022-2023 winter season led to the widespread flooding and saturation of construction sites. That made it difficult to move ahead with excavation, foundation work and concrete pouring, among other tasks. Heavy rain in December 2023 also made a similar impact. 

What they’re saying: “The Downtown Fresno Marriott project is progressing steadily, with the building now prepared for lath and plaster on the exterior,” the letter reads. “Inside, drywall installation is underway, marking significant progress on interior finishes. The switchgear has already been installed, and we are on PG&E’s schedule for the transformer hookup, which will provide power to the site.” 

  • Metro Hospitality Services said the one-year extension should provide adequate time to complete the project. 
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