Shangri-La announces plans to add a hotel to their grounds. Currently, the plans are being designed, and the projected date of opening is in Spring 2017. The hotel will be located near the marina, close to the former lodge. The boutique themed hotel will offer 120 rooms for guests. The hotel will also include a casual eatery, indoor bar, outdoor bar, conference area, and pool.

Jon Davidson is managing the construction plans and assisted in creating Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Construction is planned to begin within the next couple of months. Visitors to Shangri-La over the last six years have asked about the possibility of a hotel on the grounds. Now, it is becoming a reality which will truly benefit the Grand Lake Ok area.