Though The Inn at Ole Miss opened its doors a year ago, improvements to the facility and upgrades in service are a constant goal. Recent additions to the hotel’s suite of services and amenities include a new gift shop, a football weekend concert series and in-room dining service.
Last week marked the opening of the Brandt Gift Shop in the lobby of The Inn. The Brandt Gift Shop features a wide array of Ole Miss apparel and accessories, as well as essential sundries such as toiletry items. Visit the Brandt Gift Shop to pick up a game-day T-shirt or a special item of Ole Miss memorabilia anytime. The store is open throughout football game weekends and can be opened by the front desk staff upon request.
Also beginning with this football season, the Alumni Association will host a free Football Friday Concert Series. From 4-7 p.m. on Fridays before home football games, live music will be provided as fans settle in for the weekend and get ready for football festivities. A cash bar and light hor d'oeuvres will be provided. Pianist Jennifer Strickland, a graduate student in the Department of Music, will tickle the ivories on Sept. 18 before the Southeastern Louisiana game.
Oxford’s own Mayhem String Band will perform on Oct. 10, the day before the Alabama game, in the Stark Family Garden, adjacent to the hotel lobby. In the event of rain or other inclement weather, the event will move into the hotel lobby.
Other improvements include lobby décor enhancements such a new Steinway concert grand piano and several pieces of Japanese Imari porcelain, donated by Nancy and Don Bush of Jackson.
Capping off the latest list of enhancements, a select dinner menu from the McCormick Café will be made available via room service. Service begins next Thursday, September 17 and will be available each weekend evening, Thursday through Sunday.