Barfield Hotel reopens in downtown Amarillo for the first time in 30 years

Officials on Thursday held a grand opening for the Barfield Hotel in the historic Barfield building in downtown Amarillo, the first time the hotel had been open in three decades. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and Center City of Amarillo hosted a ribbon-cutting at the site at 600 S. Polk St., according to the Amarillo … Continue reading Barfield Hotel reopens in downtown Amarillo for the first time in 30 years

Amarillo TV station provides details about Barfield Hotel before it opens in April

An Amarillo television station filed an exclusive report about what's to come inside the historic Barfield Hotel when it's scheduled to open in April. KDFA-TV filed the report. Here are a couple of the excerpts: All rooms preserve the original 1920′s decor, with special nods to Barfield creator, M.D. Oliver.“We want to give homage back … Continue reading Amarillo TV station provides details about Barfield Hotel before it opens in April

Barfield Building in Amarillo added to National Register of Historic Places

The long-closed Barfield Building in downtown Amarillo that will become a Marriott hotel recently was named to the National Register of Historic Places. The listing was effective Jan. 11 but wasn't known until last week's email from the National Park Service that was delayed by the 35-day government shutdown. On the National Register nomination form, … Continue reading Barfield Building in Amarillo added to National Register of Historic Places

Long-closed Barfield Building in Amarillo to become a Marriott

The Barfield Building in downtown Amarillo, closed for almost 25 years, soon will be reborn as the Barfield Marriott. KFDA-TV in Amarillo had the scoop: The City of Amarillo just approved a $20 million permit, allowing the contractor to begin renovations. “The Barfield Building is one of our most historic buildings in downtown,” said Beth … Continue reading Long-closed Barfield Building in Amarillo to become a Marriott