DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Opens Newly Renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company ("HOFV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football and owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls ("the Destination"), today announced that the DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown Hotel will open on November 9, 2020 after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. Managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, the hotel will serve as the flagship lodging destination in downtown Canton, Ohio for Hall of Famers and their families, the participants of the NFL Alumni Association Player Development Academy, and all who visit the city.
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The Company acquired the hotel in October of 2019 and announced a full-scale renovation in November of 2019. The upgrade involved gutting the hotel down to its studs to allow for a complete overhaul of room layouts and to make space for new features such as a private dining area and meeting and entertainment space. All 164 rooms now have modern and fresh designs that incorporate Canton's legacy as the birthplace of football. Among the updates at the hotel include:
- New furnishings, carpet, windows, bathroom layouts and amenities in all guestrooms;
- A new full-service restaurant, the 330 Bar & Grill, which will feature a private dining space for intimate gatherings or meetings and will be headed by renowned Chef Thomas Parker;
- A refreshed bar area which includes outdoor seating with fire pits;
- A redesigned indoor pool and fitness center;
- A fully restored, iconic ballroom to accommodate weddings, conferences to accommodate up to 600 people, etc.; and
- 11,000 square feet of meeting and entertainment space.