Breaking ground for a 114-room hotel in Danbury

DANBURY – Construction has begun on a new 114-room hotel on Milestone Road.

Hotel Zero Degrees began construction with a groundbreaking at the 9-acre site on Friday.

“We are so excited to be expanding the Hotel Zero Degrees brand into the Danbury community,” said Randy Salvatore, chief executive officer of RMS Companies, in a prepared statement. “The corporate and residential growth over the past few years in this area of Connecticut has been astounding and we are looking forward to providing accommodations for business and leisure travelers as well as becoming the central gathering place for restaurant patrons and social groups.”

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton joined officials from RMS Companies and the Hotel Zero Degrees for the ceremonial groundbreaking.

Hotel Zero Degrees Danbury expected to open before the end of the year, according to a news release.