ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today joined Plamondon Hospitality Partners and Frederick County elected leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek. The full-service hotel and conference center, supported by $23 million in committed and proposed state investments, represents a major milestone in the economic development of Downtown Frederick. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
“For a long time, this site has been a promise waiting to become a place, but today, we are finally there,” said Gov. Moore. “This groundbreaking represents our commitment to choosing alignment, urgency, and the will to compete. By partnering to build this first-class hotel and conference space, we are making a clear investment in the future of Frederick, and our entire state.”
The new hotel and conference center is expected to create approximately 200 direct, indirect, and induced jobs and spur more than $100 million in follow-on development in the downtown area. The project is also expected to generate $1.5 billion in new private sector spending over the next 25 years and generate more than $4 million in state and local tax revenue annually. The development comes as Frederick’s tourism economy continues to surge, with visitor spending reaching a record $564 million in 2024.
Located along the Carroll Creek Linear Park, the project will feature a full-service Marriott flagship property with 204 guest rooms, more than 26,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and a 250-space public parking garage. When the project is complete, the hotel and conference center will be the only facility in the City of Frederick and Frederick County capable of hosting large-scale conferences and business summits under one roof.
“Having operated in Frederick for nearly 30 years, Plamondon Hospitality Partners has always been committed to the community’s success, and this project milestone is a physical representation of our continued dedication to supporting the City of Frederick’s vision for strategic growth, new jobs, and exciting economic opportunities to come,” said Plamondon Hospitality Partners Co-President Peter Plamondon, Jr.
State funding for the $104 million project includes: $2 million in FY 2024 and FY 2025 Strategic Demolition Funds for demolition, design, and other predevelopment activities; $7.5 million in capital budget funds in FY 2025; and another $7.5 million investment in capital budget funds in FY 2026. This year, Governor Moore proposed a $6 million investment through his FY 2027 budget proposal, including $5.5 million from his capital budget and an additional $500,000 in Strategic Demolition Funds.
“The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development believes in building great places—places that inspire pride, enhance community character and unlock possibility,” said Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day. “Frederick's new hotel and conference center will be one of those places, augmenting the strong revitalization work that's already happening downtown, bringing more visitors and charging the city's economic engine.”
“This groundbreaking reflects the best of Frederick County—public-private partnership, thoughtful planning, and a shared vision for a thriving downtown,” said Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater. “The Marriott and Plamondon Hospitality Partners’ investment, alongside support from county, city and state leaders, will deliver a first-class hotel and conference space that meets the needs of our community and employers. The hotel and conference center will strengthen our ability to host regional events, showcase our arts and dining, and help our economy thrive year-round.”
“Today we broke ground on more than a building — we broke ground on our city’s future,” said Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor. “This hotel and conference center reflects our long-term vision for a vibrant, connected downtown and a stronger local economy. It will create jobs, attract new visitors, and open doors for local businesses while generating lasting opportunities for our residents. This project represents what’s possible when a city believes in its potential, and we’re proud to take this important step forward for Frederick.”
“The funding of the downtown hotel and conference center fulfills former Mayor Ron Young's vision that was a part of the original masterplan for the revitalization of Carroll Creek Park,” said Senator Karen Lewis Young. “For the past forty years several local and state officials have advocated for the transformative ability this project could have in enhancing the downtown as an economic hub and tourist destination. I applaud Governor Moore's wisdom in recognizing the major economic benefits that completion of this project will bring to the county and the state.”
The Moore-Miller Administration is delivering on its promise to secure a more competitive economic future for Frederick. Governor Moore announced in February last year that JLG Industries—a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers—is expanding its operations with a new 113,000 square-foot satellite office and research and development facility in the Riverside Research Park. Additionally, as part of AstraZeneca's $2 billion investment to expand manufacturing across Maryland, the company will expand its Frederick Manufacturing Center to nearly double the company’s commercial capacity, creating 200 highly skilled jobs and 900 construction roles.
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