Hotel makeover underway in downtown Concord

A worker paints inside a window sill in the front of the former Holiday Inn on North Main Street. The former hotel makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced.

A worker paints inside a window sill in the front of the former Holiday Inn on North Main Street. The former hotel makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced.

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced.

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced.

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced.

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced.

Former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced.

Former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced.

The former Holiday Inn makeover is coming along in downtown Concord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year, and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. The outside is being painted with a blue scheme and the overhang entrance is now being replaced. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Published: 07-09-2025 7:01 PM

Modified: 07-14-2025 4:33 PM

The makeover of the former Holiday Inn continues to bring a new facade to downtown Concord. Developer Steve Duprey bought the hotel last year for $16.8 million and will open a Hilton Double Tree at the location. Workers are painting the exterior in a blue, gray and white pattern. The renovation is expected to be complete by the end of summer.

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