Kevin Preston, a partner in the project, talks about the demolition in the main lobby space with Adoni Suaze, who is leading the demolition.(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Main hotel lobby. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Part of the former lobby will be turned into the hotel spa. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Balcony overlooking the main hotel lobby. (Ben Hillyer /The Natchez Democrat)

Hallway leading to the restaurant dining room. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Developer plans bring the Eola's cafe back to life on Main Street. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Restaurant dining room. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Workers remove furniture, carpeting and bedding from the hotel rooms. Plans are to convert the more than 125 rooms into 71 suites, Preston said. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)