Title
Liquor License - Denu Hotel & Spa - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 397875.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel
Location
1 E. Adams Street
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled and has plans to open in September 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 10, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications, and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes information about any liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Hyatt Place Phoenix Downtown (Series 11)
150 W. Adams Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 36
Liquor license violations: None
AC Hotel Tempe (Series 6)
100 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability, and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Denu Hotel & Spa is a boutique hospitality destination, offering hotel accommodations, wellness services, dining and guest amenities. The hotel would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumptions.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application, noting that the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - Denu Hotel & Spa - Data
Attachment B - Denu Hotel & Spa - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.