Safety System Damage Shuts Down Wyndham Hotel
- Sangamon County News
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
The Springfield Fire Department (SFD) responded to an alarm call at the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Springfield on Thursday, March 27. While no fire was discovered, officials found flooding and damage to the elevator system. Further inspection by the SFD and the State Fire Marshal determined that the hotel's fire alarm and sprinkler systems were not operational.
As a result, the SFD Fire Safety Division issued a placard on the property, indicating that it does not meet Life Safety Code standards due to the nonworking elevators and out-of-service fire protection systems.
The Springfield Police Department is investigating the damage as a case of intentional vandalism.
"For the safety of overnight hotel occupants, SFD uses placards to indicate that the building does not meet the standard for safe occupancy,” said SFD Chief Ed Canny. "We are in contact, along with other City agencies, with the Wyndham staff to see they understand the issues and we will do what we can to assist in seeing they take the steps needed to return the hotel for safe condition for overnight occupancy.”
The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) Sales & Services Team is working with the Springfield Hotel & Lodging Association and tourism partners to create contingency plans for events that may be affected if the hotel's convention space remains unavailable for an extended period.
"Springfield remains open and ready to welcome visitors with our world-class historic sites, Route 66 attractions, and over 40 hotels continue to provide outstanding experiences for travelers,” said Scott Dahl, SCVB Director. "We are prepared to help make new arrangements for any groups needing overnight accommodations until hotel repairs are complete and the Wyndham is fully returned to service.”
The Wyndham Springfield City Centre, located at 700 E. Adams Street in downtown Springfield, Illinois, is a 30-story hotel that stands as the tallest building in the city, reaching a height of 352 feet. Completed in 1974, it originally opened as the Forum 30 Plaza Hotel and has undergone several name changes over the years, including Hilton Towers in 1980 and later Hilton Springfield, before transitioning to the Wyndham chain on December 31, 2015.