Embassy Suites Seattle-North/Lynwood Appoints Rachel Blake as General Manager

. August 31, 2016

SEATTLE, WA. August 31, 2016 - Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle-North/Lynnwood, a Hilton Worldwide all-suite hotel neighboring Seattle, proudly announces new General Manager, Rachel Blake. An industry veteran with more than 20 years experience in hospitality sales, marketing and leadership in the Seattle market, particularly in the Lynnwood area, Blake joins the team with proven operations and management success.

“As lifelong Seattle area resident, I am thrilled to join the Embassy Suites Lynnwood team at such a pivotal time,” says Rachel Blake, general manager at Embassy Suites Seattle-North/Lynnwood. “The impressive team here has seen the property through much of the extensive renovations, and we are looking forward to unveiling the completed product in the very near future.”

Blakes's impressive past experience positions her as highly experienced leader in the hospitality industry, focused on sales and marketing, and operations, having held a number of general manager positions with Windsor Capital properties during her 15 year tenure with the notable company. Most recently, Blake served in the Director of Operations role at the expansive, 850-room Doubletree Seattle Airport, where she was responsible for all the aspects of the day-to-day operations. “Blake is a fitting choice to lead the Embassy Suites Seattle-North/Lynnwood,” says Bill DeForrest, president and ceo, Spire Hospitality. “She brings significant experience in renovations and ramping properties up post renovation. Blake's guidance and leadership will be an asset not only at this Seattle hotel, but in all the properties we are renovating across the country.”

Originally from the Bellevue area, Blake studied Editorial Journalism at the University of Washington.

Finalizing a multi million-dollar renovation, Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle-North/Lynnwood boasts 240 modernized two-room suites featuring sophisticated design. Poised near popular corporate, entertainment, shopping and restaurant districts, the hotel is just minutes away from Seattle and is in close proximity to booming family attractions and sights. 10,000 square feet of accessible and versatile meeting and boardroom space offers flexible space for meetings and special events of every size. Delectable on-site cuisine options with a Pacific Northwest flare are available at McCarthy's Bar & Grille and the Hotel Lounge. Facilities also include an indoor pool and whirlpool, while fully-equipped business and Precor® Fitness Center are available to guests 24-hours a day.

For more information on Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle-North/Lynnwood, visit www.embassysuiteslynnwood.com or call 425-775-2500.

ABOUT EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON

Embassy Suites by Hilton, 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 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 222 hotels with nearly 40 in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites by Hilton at news.embassysuites.com,www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.

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 4,350 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 720,000 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 by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton 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®. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.comfor more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide atwww.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide, andwww.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

ABOUT SPIRE HOSPITALITY

Spire Hospitality, based in Chicago, Ill., is a third-party operator of 5,401 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.

Business Contact:

Nancy Click
T: 850-421-9007
E: [email protected]

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