A boutique hotel concept is officially bound for Medley, a sizable office park redevelopment in the tony north OTP suburb of Johns Creek.

The Johns Creek City Council on Monday unanimously approved plans for the 175-key hotel as brought forward by Toro Development Company, which is hoping to replicate the successful blueprint set by its hospitality component at Avalon, The Hotel at Avalon.

Plans for The Hotel at Medley call for a restaurant linked to both the lobby and an adjacent new plaza, 5,000 square feet of meeting space, outdoor gathering spaces, and amenities described by TDC officials as “resort-quality.”

Like the Avalon lodge, the hotel’s target demographic will basically be everybody—business travelers, locals with out-of-town guests, birthday parties, girls getaways, plus weddings and special events, according to TDC. It’s expected to be one pillar of the 43-acre, mixed-use venture TDC is developing at the corner of McGinnis Ferry Road and Johns Creek Parkway.

How the 175-key boutique hotel is expected to relate to a Medley greenspace and retail. Courtesy of Toro Development Company

TDC head Mark Toro said his company is currently “in the process of identifying potential development and brand partners who understand the high-quality hospitality experience we seek to deliver at Medley” in a project announcement.

TDC’s construction forecast calls for breaking ground on Medley later this year, with a grand opening scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.     

Beyond the hotel, Medley’s initial phase is set to include roughly 180,000 square feet for retail, restaurant, and entertainment spaces, a 25,000-square-foot plaza, and 100,000 square feet of offices. Residential plans call for 133 townhomes and 340 apartments in phase one.

An existing four-story office building on site is also being renovated and woven into the master plan for a workplace TDC officials call “commute-worthy.”

Projected look of Medley's repurposed office building, next to a standalone restaurant and central plaza. Courtesy of Toro Development Company

Medley’s phase one will include the first suburban locations of Fadó Irish Pub and Little Rey, a Mexican concept by chef and restaurateur Ford Fry.

Other announced tenants include CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, 26 Thai Kitchen and Bar, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Lily Sushi Bar, Knuckies Hoagies, Cookie Fix, Sugarcoat Beauty, BODY20, and AYA Medical Spa, among other concepts.

TDC completed the $44-million purchase of land needed to build Medley in March. The company previously razed an outdated, 350,000-square-foot office building to prep the site for construction. 

All told, Medley is expected to create 900 residences deemed luxury-grade (all townhomes and apartments), another 20,000 square feet of retail, and an Avalon-style central greenspace designed for community events and gatherings. Plans call for hosting 200 events per year, ranging from live music and outdoor wellness classes to art festivals and watch parties.

Courtesy of Toro Development Company

Eventually, Medley is planned to become just one facet of Johns Creek’s 192-acre Town Center, a blend of housing, hotels, offices, lakes, and greenspace about the size of Piedmont Park.

Swing up to the gallery for more context and project images.

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