BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham and Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown, bringing a total of 210 new rooms to the heart of downtown Birmingham. Located in the state's largest and most populous city, Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown complements Alabama's bustling tourism industry, which is growing at twice the rate of the state's general economy*. This is the first dual-brand property with a Home2 Suites, and the opening demonstrates Hilton's ongoing urban expansion in the focused service and All-Suites sectors.
"As a dual-brand property, our new hotel in Birmingham will not only meet the demands of this booming tourism market, but provide diverse accommodations for visitors with varying needs," said John Greenleaf, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. "The convenient location and value-added amenities deliver savings and quality that potential guests seek."
Owned by Sunbelt – G2BA, LLC and managed by LBA Hospitality, Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown are both located in the heart of downtown at 250 18th Street South. offering guests convenient access to Children's Hospital, The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The dual-brand concept creates enhanced and larger communal areas benefiting all types of travelers. The hotel has two distinct lobbies and dining areas – each catering to the needs of their respective guests – while sharing one registration desk, fitness center, and outdoor saline pool.
"Accounting for nearly 18 percent of the state's overall visitation last year**, Birmingham has played a significant role in the state's tourism industry, and the city's robust downtown area is the perfect location to feature our first-ever dual-brand build with a Home2 Suites," said Adrian Kurre, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton. "We guarantee guests will enjoy the brand's unique extended-stay experience with spacious and affordable suites."
For more information on Hilton Garden Inn, visit Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham or call +1 205 322 7937. For Home2 Suites by Hilton, visit Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown or call +1 205 322 7933.
Read more at news.hgi.com and news.home2suites.com.
*SOURCE: The Hoover Sun **SOURCE: Alabama Tourism Department
