Hilton today announced the start of construction of its very first Tempo by Hilton property, hosting a groundbreaking ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky's trendy NuLu neighborhood. The 130-key, six-story hotel is located at 710 East Jefferson Street and is co-owned by First Hospitality and Weyland Ventures. This inaugural Tempo by Hilton property is slated to open in time for the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Located on the historic Whiskey Row, Hotel Distil has officially opened its doors today, setting a new standard for Louisville hospitality. Part of Autograph Collection Hotels, a diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 180 hotels around the world that are independent, one-of-a-kind and champion values of vision, design and craft, Hotel Distil is the brand's first property in Kentucky. The 205-room boutique hotel celebrates the past, present and future of Louisville's bourbon heritage.
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International's experiential brand, has arrived in downtown Louisville and is ready to disrupt the Derby City hotel experience for the young-at-heart traveler. Moxy Louisville Downtown is located on Louisville's Whiskey Row, and the boutique style hotel with the social heart of a hostel offers buzzing social spaces, stylish and affordable guest rooms, co-working spaces, and a 24/7 taco counter. Moxy Louisville Downtown is the 21st Moxy property to open in the U.S. and is a perfect fit for Louisville's authentic personality and burgeoning urban bourbon scene.
21c Museum Hotels appointed Michelle Bearman senior director of corporate sales. In her new role, Bearman will oversee corporate sales, work hands-on to provide training and development of 21c Museum Hotels sales teams, support openings and maximize overall sales efforts. At her most recent position, global director of sales for Hyatt Hotels Corp., Bearman managed a portfolio of global corporate and travel management accounts on behalf of 800 hotels.
White Lodging is excited to announce Justin Weeks as the Moxy Louisville Downtown's general manager. Scheduled to open in fall of 2019, Moxy Louisville Downtown is the first Moxy hotel In Kentucky and is specifically designed for a new generation of travelers - fun hunters - who are looking for a hotel environment that allows them to have an experience on their own terms.
Moxy Louisville, slated to open in November 2019, is situated in the historic and revitalized Whiskey Row neighborhood of downtown Louisville and steps away from the KFC Yum! Center. The 110-room hotel, developed by White Lodging, Poe Companies and REI Real Estate Services, is designed by HKS, Inc. and FlickMars. Opening in the city known for its famous horse races, foodie mentality and southern charm, Moxy Louisville will welcome guests with locally inspired contemporary design, industrial chic style and a playful social scene. The social scene caters to guests and locals alike and will include Bitter's End, a rooftop bar serving whiskey-inspired small plates, original drinks, and plenty of good old-fashioned bourbon; Zombie Taco, a 24-7 food truck inspired concept complete with a walk-up takeout window; and Bar Moxy, featuring a curated music program with activations including spinning DJs and a podcast booth. Moxy Louisville is dual branded with Hotel Distil, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, which also is targeted to open in November 2019. You can get a sneak peek inside Moxy Louisville here.
Commonwealth Hotels has just announced it latest hotel opening, Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport. Tru by Hilton, a new midscale hotel brand, is a 98-room hotel, located at 810 Phillips Lane in Louisville, is owned by Garnet Hospitality, Inc. and managed by Commonwealth Hotels LLC. The new hotel is conveniently located near Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, the Mega Caverns/Mega Zips Attraction and Churchill Downs.
Introducing Louisville"s hallmark charm and hospitality to Trademark Collection by Wyndham"s growing portfolio of nearly 70 global hotels, hospitality leader Wyndham Hotel Group recently added Kentucky"s beloved Galt House Hotel to its soft-branded hotel roster. The flagship hotel for the Trademark brand, which will begin an $80 million renovation this June, becomes Wyndham Hotel Group"s largest single addition in North America to-date with 1,310 rooms.
Two new, yet distinctly different hotels will open in 2019 in the historic and revitalized Whiskey Row neighborhood of downtown Louisville as part of a new development planned by a staple of the Louisville hospitality industry.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville NuLu Medical District, bringing the brand one step closer to its 200th property milestone. The hotel features 100 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities.
Roch Capital Inc. ("Roch") announced today it has completed the acquisition of the 393-key Hyatt Regency hotel in Louisville, Kentucky from an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The 19-story hotel includes: 26,000 square feet of upscale meeting space; a full-service restaurant, Sway; the Louisville Convention & Visitor's Bureau; Chipotle; and a soon-to-open Starbucks. The hotel recently finished a multi-million dollar capital investment plan that updated guest rooms and baths, public areas and Sway, resulting in a highly attractive, market leading product.
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. -- Marriott International, Inc.® (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of Aloft Louisville East, the brand's second Aloft in Louisville. Owned by M&T, LLC and developed by CRM Companies/PWM Real Estate Holdings, LLC., Aloft Louisville East features 126 spacious loft-style rooms, more than 3,500 square feet of flexible meeting space and live music performances at the hotel's signature W XYZ Bar and the outdoor Carloftis Courtyard.
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company announced today that it plans to open Kentucky's first AC Hotel by Marriott in the trendy Nulu neighborhood in downtown Louisville. The new 152-room hotel, AC Hotel Nulu, is slated to break ground in the first quarter of 2017.
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Louisville East/Hurtsbourne and Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville East/Hurtsbourne bringing a total of 160 new rooms to the city of Louisville. Both properties are owned and operated by Kana Hotel Group.
Executives from Omni Hotels & Resorts along with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, the Metro Council, leaders from the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Louisville Downtown Partnership broke ground today on the Omni Louisville Hotel. The 30-story luxurious property will reflect Louisville's warmth and hospitality, while embracing and celebrating the city's authentic quality and charm. The hotel will be the luxury brand's first property in Kentucky. Set to open in early 2018, the Omni Louisville will be a catalyst to the city's growth and urban development. Considered the tallest hotel in Louisville and located at Liberty and 2nd Street, one block from the Kentucky International Convention Center, the hotel will be the cornerstone in the city's most exclusive entertainment, retail and office district, "Fourth Street Live!" The hotel will feature 612 finely appointed guestrooms and suites topped by 225 luxury apartments. Other hotel highlights include:
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its tech- forward Aloft brand has entered Kentucky with the opening of Aloft Louisville Downtown. Owned by Poe Companies, REI Development and White Lodging, and managed by White Lodging Services Corporation, Aloft Louisville Downtown is designed for the hyper-connected global traveller with 175 spacious loft-like rooms, tech-forward innovation and a buzzing social atmosphere.
First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG) announced today that it has hired Mark Kirsch as the new general manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown which debuted in November of 2014 in Louisville, KY. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.
21c Museum Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Forte to the position of General Manager of 21c Louisville. In his new role at 21c Louisville, Forte will be responsible for overseeing all hotel operations, sales, and community and guest relations.
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.
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning brand of upscale, yet affordable hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown, joining the brand's growing portfolio of more than 600 hotels worldwide.