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Hospitality Net
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
OS Hotel Now Open in Historic Downtown Ocean Springs
OS Hotel, the signature boutique hotel within the vibrant os1515 Downtown development in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is now open and welcoming guests following its soft opening on Friday, May 9. This artful, design-forward property blends modern luxury with local charm, offering 32 thoughtfully appointed rooms and immediate access to the restaurants, shops, and gathering spaces that define historic downtown Ocean Springs. OS Hotel is the lodging centerpiece of os1515 Downtown—a thoughtfully curated mixed-use development that honors the city's rich past while inspiring its future. This lifestyle community currently features CRAVE Food Hall, a first of its kind to adorn the Mississippi Gulf Coast indoor/outdoor food hall with eight chef-driven concepts and The Gallery, an elegant 1500 square foot indoor event space. Lofts1515 is set to launch as the next phase of openings in the os1515 Downtown development. This new collection of ten stylish two-bedroom condominiums will soon welcome short-term guests, offering fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, in-unit washer/dryers, and comfortable accommodations for up to six people. Additional restaurant, retail, and lodging amenities are currently underway. Inspired by the historic Ocean Springs Hotel of 1853—a mineral springs retreat that first established the town as a destination for rest and rejuvenation—OS Hotel brings that legacy of hospitality into the modern era. The property features 32 thoughtfully designed guest rooms, including Standard and Deluxe King or Double Queen options, each equipped with in-room workspaces for both business and leisure travelers. As the only hotel in downtown Ocean Springs offering full ADA accessibility, OS Hotel provides hearing-impaired and mobility-accessible rooms as well as elevator access throughout the property. Guests also enjoy contactless check-in, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking, pet-friendly accommodations, and the choice of courtyard or city views. MMI Hotel Group, a leading operator of core, lifestyle, and destination hotels and resorts located primarily in the Southeast United States, was selected to manage day-to-day operations. OS Hotel is located at 1555 Government Street, Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564. To make a reservation or learn more, visit or call (228) 254-2355. For the latest news, follow along via os1515 Downtown's Facebook and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coast restaurant appears closed months after switch away from popular steakhouse
He had such high hopes for the family-style restaurant he opened at Ocean Springs in January, in the building where he owned and operated Kenny Ward's Steakhouse for many years. Now the building at 224 Bienville Blvd. has 'for lease' on the sign, his Facebook page was taken down and Kenny Ward's dream seems to have faded. His 38 Degrees restaurant appears closed five months after opening. Ward wasn't available for comment Tuesday afternoon, but he talked a lot about his dream restaurant in late 2024. 'I always wanted to do this concept,' he said after he closed the steakhouse and prepared to open 38 Degrees. The new restaurant was named for a process he uses to brine meat to make it more flavorful. Prime beef prices were part of his decision, he said, but Ward had been refining recipes and 'practicing' for eight years for his new place. It was now or never, he said. Pictured is one of the dining areas at 38 Degrees Family Style Dining in Ocean Springs on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Ocean Springs has more than 100 restaurants and competition is tough. His restaurant was something different, kind of old fashioned and what people claimed they wanted, he said. It was all-you-can-eat, but more like grandma's table than a buffet. Pick from among seven varieties of meat or seafood, such as his fried catfish and chicken fried ribeye. Your choice of sides were brought to the table in refillable bowls. The southern fried chicken and grilled shrimp spread is pictured at 38 Degrees Family Dining in Ocean Springs. On opening day in January, the crowd was very large, he said, and most people posted positive comments on social media. Before they tried 38 Degrees, many people who saw the new name posted outside Kenny Ward's fine-dining restaurant declared him crazy for switching his successful steakhouse to family-style dining, he said. He had envisioned a brisk take-out service, with meals packaged to stack and take home for the nights 'Mama's not cooking and neither is Daddy,' was his concept. A screenshot of the 38 Degrees listing on Google says the Ocean Springs restaurant is permanently closed. Ward had years of experience in the restaurant and food industry, learning to cook at White Pillars in Biloxi while he was in high school. He was the chief operating officer of Dairy Queen, he said, a vice president of Pepsi and opened Taco Bells across the area. He operated his steakhouse for about 20 years in Ocean Springs, first on Government Street and later on Bienville Boulevard.
