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Hilton Worldwide Opens Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District

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Hotel Opens Doors in Time to Ring in the New Year

January 07, 2014 // Franchising.com // SAVANNAH, Ga. - Perfectly placed in the historic downtown district of Savannah, Georgia, is the new Embassy Suites Savannah, which opened its doors to guests just in time to ring in 2014. The staff of the 150-suite hotel welcomed their first guests on December 30th to this beautiful old-world charm area in what is one of America's favorite cities, according to Travel & Leisure's 2013 survey and Conde Nast Traveler's Readers Choice awards¹.

"We're delighted to expand our presence in Georgia and particularly in the heart of downtown Savannah," said John Rogers, global head of Embassy Suites Hotels. "This is the second property in the area to feature the Embassy Suites brand's Design Option III concept, which brings the unique Embassy Suites attributes to life in a way that is attractive to developers and contributes toward an enhanced guest experience."

The innovative and flexible Design Option III model features a variety of two-room suites in addition to a contemporary atrium area. The design decreases the amount of land needed and creates efficiencies for both construction and operational costs. These features also further enhance the guest experience, as there is still a great sense of space and more natural light in guest rooms and public areas like the atrium.

Located near Savannah landmark attractions, shopping and dining, Embassy Suites Savannah also features all of the signature amenities standard at any Embassy Suites hotel, including free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, a two-hour complimentary evening reception2 and two-room suites with a separate living area, private bedroom, two flat-screen high-definition televisions and wet bar fitted with a microwave, mini-fridge and a selection of gourmet coffee and teas from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The hotel also boasts an outdoor pool and a 24-hour complimentary fitness center. For groups and meetings, the hotel offers over 5,600 square feet of meeting space, complimentary internet access in public areas and a 24-hour business center. The new hotel employs 55 team members.

The hotel was constructed and developed by The Bennett Hofford Company, one of the largest locally owned development companies in Charleston, South Carolina. Bennett Hospitality owns and operates several hotels and restaurants Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, Kalispell and Bozeman, Montana.

The hotel is led by 30-year hospitality veteran Christopher J. Crane, CHA as general manager. Crane will oversee the opening operations, implementing hotel related systems and procedures as well as guest experiences. He most recently held the position of general manager Hilton Garden Inn in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Spearheading the sales effort is Pat Horan, a sales and marketing executive with extensive years of experience. Horan will oversee the successful execution of strategic and tactical plans for sales and marketing, including advertising, public relations, social media and direct sales. She will oversee a sales team of four sales managers. Horan joins the Embassy Suites team after her most recent position as director of sales and marketing at Macon Marriott City Center and Convention Center.

To make reservations, travelers can visit the hotel's website at www.savannah.embassysuites.com or www.embassysuites.com, call 1-800-EMBASSY or call the hotel directly at +1 912 721 6900.

Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District is located at 605 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401. Guests can soak up the old-world charm of the city and walk to popular downtown attractions including shopping, dining, theatre, history and art. Nearby attractions include River Street, City Market and Broughton Street and Savannah Civic Center for year-round events and shows. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Savannah's first National Historic Landmark, is within walking distance from the hotel and offers an insightful look into Savannah's history and the founding of the Girl Scouts of America.

¹ Travel & Leisure's 2013 survey ; Conde Nast Traveler's Readers Choice awards

² Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

About Embassy Suites Hotels

Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide’s 10 market-leading brands, gives guests more during every stay. The full-service, upscale brand offers spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly Complimentary Evening Receptions with appetizers and beverages. Both leisure and business travelers looking for an approachable, upscale experience feel right at home in the brand’s inviting atrium environment. Embassy Suites Hotels has more than 210 properties across the Americas and nearly 35 more 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

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide 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 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with nearly 672,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories, including 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 an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.

Contacts:

Lisa Cole
Hilton Worldwide
+ 1 305 866 3646
Lisa.cole@hilton.com

Pat Horan
Embassy Suites Savannah
+1 912 721 6900
Pat.Horan@hilton.com

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