Matthew Felling Appointed GM Embassy Suites St. Louis - Downtown
Friday, August 19, 2011 - August 19, 2011 - Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Matthew Felling as general manager of the new Embassy Suites St. Louis - Downtown scheduled for completion in the fall. The 212 all-suite hotel is located in the historic Laurel Building and will serve the growing demand of business and leisure travelers gravitating to the historic downtown area. In his new role, Felling will oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel and report directly to Hilton Worldwide Area Vice President Thomas J. Loughlin.
“Matt has an outstanding track record at Hilton managing hotel operations across our brand spectrum,” said Loughlin. “He brings with him a strong knowledge of the St. Louis market and will be a valuable asset to ensuring the Embassy Suites hotel is successful as a new focal point of the exciting transformation taking place in Downtown St. Louis. It is with great confidence that I welcome Matt to this new position,” he added.
Felling has been part of the Hilton Worldwide family for more than 29 years holding various positions with DoubleTree by Hilton hotels. Most recently, he held the position of complex general manager at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center St. Louis. Felling has also served as the general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Colorado Springs, Durango and Indianapolis. During his illustrious career Felling successfully completed renovation projects, improved brand promise rankings and surpassed profit objectives. In 2010, he served on the board of directors of the St. Louis Hotel Association and the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce.
Embassy Suites St. Louis - Downtown will become the first major facility to open in the new Mercantile Exchange District comprised of more than one million total square feet of residential, retail and commercial space. The property is ideally located in close proximity to many area attractions including the Gateway Arch, Edward Jones Dome and Busch Stadium. The hotel will feature spacious, two-room suites, six executive boardroom suites, 5,000 square feet of meeting space, an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, fitness center and 24-hour business center, as well as Embassy Suites' signature complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and Manager's Reception.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Founded in 1984, Embassy Suites Hotels defines the upscale, all-suites segment and today has 211 hotels, with more than 30 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. Embassy Suites is one of Hilton Worldwide's ten market-leading brands.
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 92 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 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, 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 the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwideGlobalMediaCenter.com.
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