NEWPORT, R.I. — Hotel Viking, a prominent and historic hotel, is planning to lay off more than 100 workers while the majority of the property will close to undergo renovations.

The layoffs will be effective in early November, according to a letter sent by Celeste Colon, the hotel’s director of human resources, to the state’s Department of Labor and Training, which was obtained by the Globe.

Companies are required by federal law to notify the government of mass layoffs at least 60 days in advance.

KHP Capital Partners, a real estate investment firm focused on hotels, acquired Hotel Viking in April for an undisclosed price as part of a $300 million hotel investment fund that included the acquisition of other properties.

Eric Moulton, a principal at KHP, told the Globe on Monday that the firm’s plan is to “totally revitalize and reimagine The Viking Hotel.”

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“This includes a complete renovation and reconcepting of the public areas, food and beverage outlets and guestrooms to provide a luxurious experience in line with the hotel’s rich history,” said Moulton.

The hotel will close in November and reopen in early May 2026. KHP, he said, is still working to “refine the total cost our renovation plans.”

The 105 affected employees at the Newport hotel, none of which are represented by any union, include its executive chef and staff at One Bellevue, its restaurant, as well as hotel managers, engineers, directors, housekeeping staff, and others.

“We will encourage employees to return or re-apply when we re-open the hotel,” wrote Colon.

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Hotel Viking opened to much acclaim in May 1926 at the top of the Historic Hill neighborhood. Through the decades, it has gone through several transformations and has hosted both dignitaries and celebrities. Others who passed through its doors included jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and President John F. Kennedy.

By the end of the 1960s, the hotel fell into disrepair until new owners in the late 1990s took it over and undertook an $8 million renovation.

The planned reopening of Hotel Viking in May 2026 will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the property. The hotel is also working to develop a new food and beverage program across the hotel, including the bar, restaurant, and rooftop lounge. New programming is in store for the property’s courtyard and the historic Kay Chapel, which dates back to 1859, said Moulton.

“Our vision is to reestablish Hotel Viking as the place where locals and visitors meet and feel at ease and welcome,” said Moulton.

This story has been updated with comments from Eric Moulton.

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