Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland-Washington Square Completes Extensive Renovation
Full-service, upscale hotel brand updates guest suites, common spaces and on-site restaurant
TIGARD, OR. May 17, 2016 - Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland-Washington Square, part of Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels, has completed a multi-million dollar renovation under the management of Spire Hospitality. Featuring fresh amenities, new atrium and community spaces, upgraded meeting space, improved indoor pool and whirlpool, rebranded Cascadia restaurant and modernized two-room suites suitable for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel transformation represents a dramatic enhancement.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland-Washington Square reveals 356 renewed two-room suites featuring a sleek, modernized and comfortable design. The upgraded suites offer leading amenities including two, 40-inch, flat-screen HDTVs with cable featuring HBO® and high-speed Wi-Fi service. Extending the comforts of home to travelers, the guestrooms include a refrigerator, coffeemaker and microwave oven. All two-room suite accommodations are comprised of a private guestroom and separate living area.
“Re-imaging this hotel has been a labor of love for everyone on our team,” says General Manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland-Washington Square, Scott Youngblood. “We're very grateful for the support we've received from ownership, AWH Partners and our city and partners here in Portland, and we are excited to share this phenomenal new product with our community and clientele.”
Embassy Suites b Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland-Washington Square provides guests with the brand's signature services and amenities. Each two-room suite includes a private guestroom and separate living area with a sectional chaise lounge and queen-size sofa sleeper, and modern comforts which include two flat screen high-definition TVs, a refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave and a selection of gourmet coffee and teas from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®. Signature Premium Suites offer upgraded amenities including a Keurig coffee brewer, complimentary beverages in the refrigerator and a selection of sweet, salty and healthy snacks in-suite. Eco-minded enhancements include energy-efficient lighting high efficiency laundry appliances, new recycling and composting programs, and commodes designed to reduce water consumption by 1.7 million gallons per year.
The hotel's 24,000 square feet of newly-remodeled, flexible meeting space offers inventive set-up options, advanced audio visual equipment, and high-speed internet access for events of up to 800 guests. Ideal for professional meetings, banquets and special occasions, the transformed space features modern design with state of the art audio-visual equipment and professional catering services with customizable menu options. The hotel's dedicated and knowledgeable staff provides personalized event planning and customized catering selections. The new Sustainable Events program significantly reduces the carbon footprint of every event while providing a detailed energy report for those clients who wish to share this information.
The hotel's rebranded restaurant Cascadia, introduces a brand new northwest dining and retail market concept featuring lunch, dinner, happy hour, carry out and suite service menus by Executive Chef Scott Hensley and Executive Sous Chef Joe Gonzalez. New draft wine and beer systems are dedicated to extraordinary Willamette Valley wines and handcrafted beers from around Oregon. All-new flooring, lighting, sound system, artwork and seating in Cascadia create a tranquil ambiance for guests to enjoy their dining experience.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland-Washington Square is located 15 minutes from downtown Portland, less than 25 miles from Portland International Airport and across the street from Washington Square Mall, convenient for business and leisure travelers.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland-Washington Square participates in the Hilton HHonors® loyalty program, which is free to join; visit here for enrollment information. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, free standard Wi-Fi, access to digital check-in and Digital Key, and no hidden fees, only when they book directly through Hilton.
For more information on Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland-Washington Square, visit www.portlandembassysuites.com or call 503-644-4000.
Spire Hospitality, one of the nation's leading and most respected hotel management companies, has now renovated a collection of eight Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotels acquired by AWH Partners, LLC, a privately held, New-York based, real estate investment, development and management firm.
About Embassy Suites by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton Worldwide's 13 market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers two-room suites, free made-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 by Hilton has 228 hotels with more than 45 in the pipeline. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive discount that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (selected locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. For more information, or to book a stay, visit embassysuites.com. Social media users may connect with Embassy Suites by Hilton at facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels, twitter.com/EmbassySuites or instagram.com/EmbassySuites. For the latest news, media may visit the Global Media Center at news.embassysuites.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprised of more than 4,600 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties with more than 758,000 rooms in 100 countries and territories. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Spire Hospitality
Spire Hospitality, based in Chicago, Ill., is a third-party operator of 5,871 room keys and more than 350,000 square feet of meeting space in hotels including unique independents and across celebrated brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, (IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group, (HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts and (MAR) Marriott International. Spire Hospitality offers expertise in all facets of hospitality management and is committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing the value of hotel real estate. For more information, visit www.spirehotels.com.
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