Embassy Suites Denver - Downtown / Convention Center Opens
Hotel Debuts as Embassy Suites Hotels' Fourth Largest Property with more than 400 Suites
McLEAN, VA - December 16, 2010 - Embassy Suites Hotels today announced the opening of the Embassy Suites Denver - Downtown/Convention Center, which coincides with the highly anticipated debut of the brand's 50,000th suite across the Americas. Reaching this significant milestone further solidifies Embassy Suites Hotels' position as the nation's largest brand of upscale, all-suite hotels with more total suites than any of its competitors.
“We're very excited to expand our presence in the downtown Denver area,” said Jim Holthouser, global head of Embassy Suites Hotels and full service brands, Hilton Worldwide. “The brand is known for offering a strong value proposition to business and leisure travelers, and we're thrilled to bring more of that value to Denver with the fourth-largest property in the Embassy Suites Hotels portfolio and our 50,000th suite.”
Centrally located across from the Colorado Convention Center in the city's lively downtown area at 1420 Stout Street, the 403-suite hotel features 14 meeting rooms, providing a total space of 22,543 square feet. Owned by WMB IX, LLC of Merrillville, Ind., and managed by Windsor Management Services, the hotel management company owned by Windsor Capital Group, the property is the fifth Embassy Suites Hotel in the Denver area.
“The Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center is a beautiful property, with every amenity that guests have come to expect from an Embassy Suites hotel,” said Bill Upshaw, president and Chief Operating Officer of Windsor Management Services. “We are proud to partner with the hotel owners and the Hilton team to serve as the management company. We will ensure that every guest, meeting planner and meeting attendee has a first-class experience.”
Recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its sustainable design and construction, the Embassy Suites Denver - Downtown/Convention Center is one of the first Embassy Suites properties to pursue LEED certification. Some of the sustainable qualities include the solar reflective roof, which reduces heat transmission, thus lowering the energy required to cool the building and the plumbing system, which is designed and constructed to reduce water use by over 30 percent compared to a typical system.
"An Embassy Suites hotel at the Colorado Convention Center will strengthen Denver's standing as a world-class meeting destination and enhance the City's capacity to accommodate business travelers," Denver Mayor and Colorado Governor-elect John W. Hickenlooper said. "The hotel's goal to earn LEED certification fits the green vision of the Mile High City and of the Convention Center, which was one of the first convention centers in the nation to achieve ISO 14001 certification. The certification means that the building meets the standard for environmental management systems that aim to reduce the environmental footprint of a business and to decrease the pollution and waste a business produces."
The Embassy Suites Denver - Downtown/Convention Center offers a preferred address for business travelers, with a diverse range of major companies in the area. Leisure travelers will also enjoy the location, as it's close to many attractions including sporting events featuring the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Rockies, and the Colorado Avalanche. The hotel also offers proximity to skiing destinations, charming shopping areas, the Denver Botanical Gardens, the Denver Art Museum, Red Rocks, and more.
As a stunning addition to Denver's skyline, the property features a 13-story glass curtain named the “Sky Curtain.” The structure rises from the fourth floor, allowing abundant natural light to enter the hotel brand's signature atrium. Two full-service restaurants offer a casual or fine-dining experience at lunch and dinner. A Starbucks venue is located at ground level.
The hotel offers all the signature features of Embassy Suites Hotels, including spacious two-room suites, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, evening Manager's Reception*, a state-of-the-art Precor fitness center and a business center. All suites are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, spacious living and dining area, two 37-inch flat-screen HDTVs, two phones with data ports, and wireless high-speed Internet access. An indoor saline swimming pool and spa services are among the hotel's leisure facilities.
The property also offers catering and customized menus for special dietary needs, audio/visual rental equipment, paging equipment, high-speed Internet access, and fax, printer and photocopying services.
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Founded in 1984, Embassy Suites Hotels defines the upscale, all-suites segment and today has 209 hotels, with an additional 33 in the pipeline. With spacious two-room suites, engaging team members and an inviting atrium environment, guests are welcome to put their feet up and feel right at home. Embassy Suites' complimentary, cooked-to-order breakfast helps guests gear up for their day, while the nightly Manager's Reception with free appetizers and beverages offers guests a great way to wind down. To learn more, visit www.embassysuites.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 82 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.
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