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R.D. Olson Breaks Ground on Springhill  Suites by Marriott in Chula Vista 

Springhill Suites, Chula Vista, California (Rendering courtesy of R.D. Olson Construction)

Construction is underway on Springhill Suites by Marriot in Chula Vista, California, announced general contractor R.D. Olson Construction. The five-story, 179-key hotel is expected to reach completion by December 2023.

Located at 870 Showroom Place, the $38 million, 127,628-square-foot project is a continuation of the firm’s growing San Diego presence. Built using wood framed type IIIA construction over a Type1 concrete podium, the on-grade structure features an exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) exterior with a contemporary architectural design. Guest rooms feature generation 4.5 prototype furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE). The ground-up construction is on a tiered and elevated 2.75-acre site.

Amenities will include a lounge, bar, buffet, meeting room, rim flow pool, jacuzzi, cabanas, fire pits, activity area, pavilion, event lawn, barbecues and fitness room. The public areas and lobby will include custom interior finishes while the lobby showcases custom millwork features.

R.D. Olson is partnering with architect, Lee & Sakahara and interior designer Design Studio on the project.