RYAN DIGGINS BLENDED SOCIAL AND COMFORT TO CREATE MIDNIGHT AUTEUR AND A PLAN TO EXPAND AROUND THE U . S .
By JEFF WEINSTEIN , EDITOR IN CHIEF
While the challenges of COVID-19 led some properties to close their doors , The Ramble Hotel owner Ryan Diggins partnered with New York City bar Death & Co ’ s hospitality company Gin & Luck to create new hospitality company , Midnight Auteur .
Diggins opened The Ramble in 2018 as the first hotel in Denver ’ s RiNo neighborhood – home to Death & Co ’ s second outpost – just over three years ago , and the newly-formed group plans to create and operate additional hotels that are local in style and soul , and seamlessly transport guests between social spaces and retreats . The Ramble thrived in its first couple of years , boasting 75 % occupancy during its opening month and 82 % during its first 12 months . It also took a unique approach with the ever-present employment challenge and provided profit sharing to its hourly employees , which resulted in an additional US $ 4 / hour to monthly paychecks during the first two years .
During COVID , The Ramble hotel leaned in to necessary wellness and safety adjustments , while remaining committed to providing guests an escape , with additions such as an in-room mini bar curated by Death & Co , expanded in-room dining options and adding a new walk-up window for to-go items , including coffee and Death & Co batched cocktails .
In early August , Ramble also
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