Global hotel to open resort and private residences in downtown Ketchum

For those who have driven past the construction site on the northeast corner of 4th and Main Streets in Ketchum and wondered what was being built, the answer is simple: Luxury.

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is building The Harriman at 300 River Street, which will have 73 guest rooms and 12 private residences and offer a full-service spa, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, observatory and a curated food and beverage program. It is slated to open in June of 2026.

The Viceroy hotel and residence chain has properties nationwide in California, Colorado, Illinois and Washington, D.C., and globally in Mexico, Portugal, Serbia and the West Indies. It is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.

Named in honor of W. Averill Harriman, who was the chairman of the Union Pacific Railroad and had a key part in the creation of Sun Valley Resort in 1936, The Harriman was conceived by Jack Bariteau, a real estate developer and the managing member of the development company overseeing the project.

“The Harriman has been a vision of mine for several decades and bringing it to life with Viceroy is an incredible milestone,” Bariteau said. “Sun Valley has long deserved a destination that reflects it authentic heritage and natural beauty, and Viceroy’s involvement ensures this will be delivered at the highest level.”

Andrew Blank, the project’s majority owner, said the hotel is a tribute to the region’s past while creating a build that will last for generations.

“This project is deeply personal for me,” he said. “My family has been connected to Sun Valley for over 50 years, and The Harriman is a celebration of Mr. Harriman’s legacy and a way to reimagine it for new generations.”

According to a release issued by Viceroy, the design team includes John Davis of Hornberger+Worstell, Mark de Reus and Chris Strahle of de Reus Architects, and Fatima Silva of DFG Design Group.

The private residences are single-level penthouses “all with sweeping views of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains.”

Along with the other amenities, the property will include a full-service restaurant, zinc-clad bar, café and ski concierge, seasonal terrace and bar and 3,275 square feet of meeting and event space.

“Sun Valley is synonymous with American alpine heritage, and we are honored to celebrate that legacy through the Viceroy lens,” said Mark Keiser, Viceroy’s president of development. “This project exemplifies modern luxury defined by deep connection to place, thoughtful design and immersive experiences.”