Lark recently added The Painted Lady—a new 22-room boutique and suite hotel in Birmingham, Ala.— to its managed portfolio of independent hotels.
Owned by Addicus Advisors, the hotel is designed to blend modern, elegant charm with tributes to the city of Birmingham’s storied past. The once 19th-century boarding house with a scandalous history has been completely restored with vibrant and colorful designs and modern amenities, according to the company. The Painted Lady—which made its debut this spring—occupies the old Eyer-Raden Building in the city’s Automotive Historic District.
“It’s an honor to have Lark selected as a partner in managing The Painted Lady,” Peter Twachtman, CEO of Lark, said in a statement. “The property has so much soul and a fascinating past. It’s the exact kind of singular boutique hotel experience that we are passionate about and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to manage it.”
Founded in 2012, Portsmouth, N.H.-based Lark is an operator and developer of boutique hotels under 150 keys in North America. In addition to Lark’s third-party management services, the company also encompasses branded hotel collections, including its signature Lark Hotels, Bluebird by Lark, Blind Tiger Guest Houses, AWOL and Life House.
“The Painted Lady is a unique concept with rich history and we needed a partner who knew exactly how to bring that kind of property to life,” said Drew Adams, chief enterprise architect at Addicus. “Lark understands the character, creativity and operational excellence it takes to create great visitor experiences. They were the clear choice.”