Case_01_155_161_E_Commerce esquire hotel floor count

The first 20 floors of the hotel with be retail, restaurant, and guest rooms. Rendering courtesy of Gensler.

The first 21 floors of the hotel with be retail, restaurant, and guest rooms. Rendering courtesy of Gensler.

new renderings released in February 2016 of the proposed 24-story downtown hotel that will become a “Canopy by Hilton.” Developer: Chris Hill (owner of the esquire), designed by Gensler’s office in Austin and Lake/Flato Architects. Conceptual designs approved by HDRC on Wednesday Feb. 3, 2016.