Development Groundbreaking Scheduled for October 2027

Tempo by Hilton SouthSide Arts District

High Hotels Ltd. Begins Construction on First Tempo by Hilton in Pennsylvania, Expanding Brand’s Mid-Atlantic Footprint

High Hotels Ltd., a subsidiary of High Real Estate Group, today announced it has begun construction on a 140-room Tempo by Hilton in Bethlehem’s SouthSide Arts District. The project marks the first Tempo by Hilton in Pennsylvania and represents a strategic expansion of both the Tempo by Hilton brand and High Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic. 

Located adjacent to the ArtsQuest Creative Factory, SteelStacks, and Lehigh University, the hotel is being developed as part of a vibrant, walkable district that anchors Bethlehem’s growing arts and cultural scene. The project reflects continued investment in Bethlehem as a hub for corporate growth, higher education, and tourism, supported by an expanding visitor base across the Lehigh Valley.

Tempo by Hilton is designed for modern business and leisure travelers, offering thoughtfully designed guest rooms, flexible public spaces for working and socializing, and a focus on wellness and balance. The property is anticipated to open in October 2027 and will create more than 50 jobs.

The development represents a fully integrated High companies project, with land development led by High Associates, architectural design by Greenfield Architects, construction by High Construction Company, alongside ownership and operation by High Hotels Ltd.

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Tempo by Hilton is a new approachable lifestyle hotel brand dedicated to exceeding the expectations of the ambitious, modern traveler. Pioneering a new hospitality category, Tempo by Hilton offers accommodations thoughtfully designed to help guests relax and recharge; inspiring public spaces, including an open lobby concept with dedicated spaces to relax, work and dine; as well as premium culinary options co-developed with the award- winning...

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work...

Founded in 1988, High Hotels Ltd. is an affiliate of the High® companies,, headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. High is a privately owned organization that began as High Welding Company in 1931 and grew to become a multi-faceted, innovative group of companies specializing in steel bridge fabrication, precast concrete, and real estate.