First Hospitality Group (FHG) opens Hilton Garden Inn Louisville

The 162-room Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown at 350 W. Chestnut Street which first opened its doors to the public last November hosted an official grand opening celebration last week. The event featured a tour of the 110,000-square-foot hotel that showcased the spacious modern guest rooms—each equipped with complimentary WiFi, 32-inch LCD flat-panel TV, a refrigerator, microwave and large desk with ergonomic chair—pavilion lounge, business center and full service rooftop bar/restaurant, 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen where guests enjoyed the dazzling rooftop dining experience through tastes of the "Progressive American" cuisine and bourbon inspired dishes.

"We are thrilled that the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown has quickly become a welcomed part of the thriving local community, and are proud of the results our award-winning team has already been able to deliver here after just a few months," said Bob Habeeb, CEO of the property's management company, Illinois-based First Hospitality Group, Inc. "The recent celebration was a great opportunity to demonstrate the important partnerships we've established with the Henry Clay, Mercury Ballroom, and Louisville Palace Theater."

The Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown's prime location in the Clay Commons District puts it within walking distance of 4^th Street Live!, The KFC Yum! Center, The Louisville Palace, Mercury Ballroom, The KY International Convention Center and Museum Row. For more information on the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown and the celebration, please visit www.fhginc.com.