La Quinta opening now slated for late April or early May

by Jay Taylor | inMaricopa

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have delayed the opening of the new La Quinta Hotel at Copper Sky. Photo by Jay Taylor

The long-awaited opening of the first hotel to operate in Maricopa in 66 years will have to wait just a bit longer.

Originally slated to greet travelers at the end of March, the La Quinta Inn & Suites at Copper Sky is now looking at an opening date in late April or early May, according to its owner.

“COVID had a pretty large impact on the construction,” said hotel owner Andy Bhakta. “According to the general contractor, their materials did not show up in a timely matter. For example, the fire collars delayed us getting to the drywall and some of the subcontractors were affected by COVID.”

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