Delaware North to Relocate Gate City Casino Hotel to Sheraton in Nashua
Introduction to the Transformation
The Sheraton in Nashua, one of New Hampshire’s most recognized hotels famous for its castle-inspired architecture, is set for a significant transformation. Owner Delaware North has unveiled plans to convert this landmark into the new Gate City Casino Hotel, marking a major development in the region’s hospitality and gaming scene.
Plans for the New Casino Hotel
Delaware North, a gaming and hospitality company based in New York, currently operates Gate City Casino from a location in an industrial park in Nashua. Since taking over the casino in late 2022, the company now aims to move it to the Sheraton Nashua, a hotel boasting 337 rooms and a distinctive medieval European castle design.
The redevelopment will include the construction of a new extension at the front of the hotel. This addition will accommodate the gaming floor, several dining options, and a parking garage. The casino is expected to offer up to 1,000 gaming choices, featuring a mix of slot machines, table games, and poker tables. Visitors can also anticipate a variety of eateries, including a full-service restaurant, a steakhouse, a combined sports bar and restaurant, and an Asian noodle bar.
The initial development phase will introduce a 65,000-square-foot gaming area, aiming to open before the end of 2027. A second phase, planned for 2030, will expand the gaming floor to 93,000 square feet—almost doubling the current casino’s size. Once the new casino opens, the old venue is expected to close.
Preserving the Iconic Architecture
John Weaver, an attorney representing Delaware North, highlighted that while the Sheraton will be rebranded as the Gate City Casino Hotel, its unique architectural character will remain intact. Weaver, who grew up nearby, shared personal reflections on the hotel’s castle-like appearance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its memorable design.
Delaware North’s experience in transforming hotels into casinos is not new; in 2016, it collaborated to convert a former 227-room hotel on Long Island into a video lottery casino. For the Sheraton in Nashua, no existing structures will be altered; instead, new spaces will be added for gaming purposes. The Tudor-style facade, including the distinctive moat-like gatehouse porte-cochère, will be preserved.
