Announcing Tuscaloosa’s Premier, Full-Service
Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotels, the Hilton Worldwide brand of upscale
all-suite hotels, today announced the opening of their first
property in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As the premier full-service hotel
in the market, Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown, AL boasts 154
spacious suites and features the brand's latest design concept,
Design Option III, and a new on-site restaurant, The Side by Side,
led by James Beard award-winning chef, Chris Hastings. Embassy
Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown, AL is owned by Tuscaloosa Hotel
Partners, LLC and proudly managed by Wilson Hotel Management,
LLC.
“Embassy Suites’ upscale accommodations, contemporary design and
signature offerings will bring a solid option for travelers
visiting this growing metropolitan area,” said John Rogers, global
head, Embassy Suites Hotels. “The innovative Design Option III
prototype will enhance the guest experience by offering guests more
natural light in guest rooms and public areas like the atrium,
while maintaining Embassy’s signature amenities.”
“The opening of Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown, AL is a
significant milestone in the city’s history and will spring-board
downtown Tuscaloosa into greater heights,” said C. Kemmons Wilson
Jr., president, Tuscaloosa Hotel Partners, LLC. “We look forward to
providing visitors with a new opportunity to visit downtown
Tuscaloosa.”
“Tuscaloosa hasn’t seen a full-service, premium hotel like
ours,” said Jon Crisp, general manager, Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa
Downtown, AL. “Whether traveling on business, for a big game at
University of Alabama or to tour local attractions, guests will
appreciate the fantastic amenities and culinary offerings at
Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown, AL.”
Situated in a lively retail and entertainment district, hotel
guests and locals alike will enjoy the modern culinary offerings at
the hotel’s restaurant, The Side by Side. James Beard award-winning
chef, Chris Hastings, blends French, Southern and California-styles
of cooking to create a bold menu of flavorful options. Taking cues
from Alabama’s regional harvest and other fresh offerings by local
artisans, the seasonal dishes and cocktails are served in the airy
dining room featuring an open kitchen.
With 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting space comprising an
executive boardroom and a divisible ballroom with 16 foot ceilings,
Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown, AL can accommodate events for
up to 500 people. The creative catering services, dedicated staff
and state-of-the-art A/V technology will ensure the success of any
conference, training seminar or celebration.
The new hotel features the brand's signature amenities including
its free made-to-order breakfast, a two-hour complimentary Evening
Reception* with snacks and beverages, two-room suites with a
separate living area, private bedroom, WiFi, 42-inch HDTV’s, a wet
bar fitted with a microwave, a mini-fridge and a coffee maker.
Guests also have access to the 24-hour Embassy BusinessLink™
Business Center, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness
center.
Located near the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, University of Alabama
and the Bryant Conference Center, Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa
Downtown, AL makes it easy to discover the best of the city. Top
shopping and dining options are also conveniently located nearby.
Business guests will appreciate the close proximity to many Fortune
500 companies, the Mercedes- Benz U.S. International plant as well
as the U.S. Courthouse and City Hall.
Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown, AL participates in Hilton
HHonors®, the only guest rewards program that allows members to
earn Points & Miles® for the same stay and redeem points for
free nights with no blackout dates at more than 4,250 hotels
worldwide. Book by May 16, 2015 to save up to 20% on your stay.
Book by March 19, 2016 to receive double HHonors points.
Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown, AL is located at 2410
University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401. For reservations
or more information, visit Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown, AL
at
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/embassy-suites-tuscaloosa-alabama-downtown-TCLRTES/index.html
or call +1 205 561 2500.
For more information on Embassy Suites Hotels, please visit
www.embassysuites.com. For development queries, please visit
hiltonworldwide.com/development.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide’s twelve
market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most
to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers every guest a
two-room suite, free cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly
two-hour reception with complimentary drinks* and snacks. Both
leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet
sophisticated, experience will feel right at home with
brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary
24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites Hotels has 219
hotels with 40 in the pipeline. For more information,
visit www.embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites
at www.embassysuitesmediacenter.com, www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels
and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of
legal drinking age.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality
company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service
hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service
hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to
continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global
brands is comprised of more than 4,300 managed, franchised, owned
and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 715,000
rooms in 94 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels
& Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels
& Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton,
DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn,
Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton
and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an
award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Visit
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Sarah LipmanHilton Worldwide+1 703 883
5315sarah.lipman@hilton.comorHelen AmesFinn Partners+1 212 715
1646helen.ames@finnpartners.com