Atrium Hospitality Wraps Up Multimillion-Dollar Makeover at Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville in Alabama

Extensive Renovation Includes Top-to-Bottom Updates to Hotel’s 295 Two-Room Suites

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. & ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 15, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The largest full-service hotel in downtown Huntsville, Alabama, is debuting a new look. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville has completed a two-phased, multimillion-dollar renovation. The 295-key hotel in "Rocket City" is connected by a sky bridge to the Von Braun Center and sits adjacent to Big Spring International Park. The Embassy Suites Huntsville is operated by Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality manages a portfolio of 80 hotels in 28 states and approximately 3 million square feet of event space.

The Embassy Suites Huntsville hosted a well-received renovation reveal on May 14 to celebrate our hotel’s extensive transformation spanning:

• All 295 two-room guest suites.

• First-floor open-air atrium.

• New farm-to-table restaurant concept, with indoor and outdoor seating, called CO/OP Community Table + Bar.

• Flexible event space (11,500 square feet), including new Saturn V meeting room (nearly 700 square feet).

• Indoor saltwater pool.

• Public restrooms.

• New sundry/gift shop, including items sourced through employment social enterprises to empower people through dignity of work.

• Bottled water filling stations throughout our hotel to reduce plastic and pollution.

• Occupancy sensors in guest rooms and 100% LED conversion to save energy.

"For 18 years, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville has served as an award-winning hospitality provider in Huntsville, positively impacting the city’s economy," said Larry Cooper, Vice President, Operational Strategies — Eastern Region, Atrium Hospitality. "Our beautifully renovated hotel has the highest room count in Huntsville, can accommodate attendees of large groups and conferences at the Von Braun Center, as well as host business and transient travelers wanting an excellent place to stay."

Transformed Accommodations With Local Flair for Memorable Experiences
With the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville’s transformation, you will find enhanced essentials for a comfortable, inviting environment to work or relax. Our hotel’s makeover incorporates modern enhancements with cool, fresh colors blended with an overall warm palette. All of our hotel’s 295 two-room suites have been refreshed from top to bottom and feature new 55" televisions, luxurious bedding, a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, a large desk, Wi-Fi, and a full-size sofa bed in a separate living area. In addition, more guest suites have a walk-in shower with a glass door.

As a premium upgrade, the Embassy Suites Huntsville offers 20 Pure Wellness guest accommodations, creating a wellness environment by incorporating science and technology to treat the surface and air in rooms. All of our Huntsville hotel’s Pure Wellness suites are located on one floor and provide a view of the city.

The redesign of the Embassy Suites Huntsville reflects the city’s location and history in innovation and technology, including:

• Angular and geometric graphics inspired by rocket ship designs, recognizing Huntsville’s heritage as "Rocket City."

• Fabric and carpet patterns influenced by rhythm and repetition of the railroad, underscoring Alabama’s longest-standing railroad terminal in Huntsville.

• Organic selection of art, accentuating Huntsville’s riverside location.

Additional Space to Gather
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville’s on-site meeting planners are here to help you arrange your next event. Our hotel offers 11,500 square feet of refreshed, flexible on-site event space, including the addition of our nearly 700-square-foot Saturn V meeting room with built-in audio visual components and serving stations. For larger events, the Von Braun Center offers 100,000 square feet of meeting space and is conveniently connected to our Huntsville hotel by a sky bridge.

Serving With Atrium SPIRIT
Atrium Hospitality’s six core values of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork guide the Atrium SPIRIT for creating a welcoming environment for all, nurturing personal ambitions, inspiring professional opportunities, and being a responsible community partner. Atrium Hospitality supports the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Responsible Stay environmental initiative, which complements Atrium’s commitment to preserving the planet’s natural resources and being efficient in the operations of the company’s properties nationwide. In addition, Atrium was honored to join AHLA and Procure Impact in the recent launch of the Dignity of Work Pledge. Our company is committed to shifting a portion of our purchases to enterprises that employ populations with barriers to work. The Embassy Suites Huntsville’s new sundry/gift shop includes high-quality items sourced through the Procure Impact platform.

According to Hotel General Manager Jordan Francisco, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville is committed to being an active part of the local community. "Our hotel’s Make a Difference committee plays an important role in organizing the Embassy Suites Huntsville’s community involvement," Jordan said. "Our hotel teams enjoy contributing donations to the Habitat for Humanity, hosting the American Red Cross blood drives on property, serving as volunteers to assist charitable causes, and providing support to the Eighth Street Community training program to equip young adults with skills to confidently enter the workforce."

Located at 800 Monroe Street in downtown Huntsville’s cultural and entertainment district, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville all-suite hotel offers two-room suites; a free made-to-order breakfast; a complimentary evening reception with drinks and snacks; a business center; a 24-hour fitness center featuring a Peloton^® bike; an on-site restaurant, lounge and café; room service; and an indoor saltwater pool. The Embassy Suites Huntsville is part of the Hilton Honors award-winning guest-loyalty program, which offers Digital Key for accessing your guest room. For more information, to make a booking, or to schedule an in-person or virtual tour, call (256) 539-7373, go to the hotel’s website, or connect with the hotel on Facebook.

About Atrium Hospitality
Atrium Hospitality is ranked as one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company manages a portfolio of 80 hotels in 28 states, representing well-known brands such as Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham, among others. Atrium operates approximately 20,000 guest rooms/suites and 3 million square feet of event space. Atrium Hospitality’s six core values of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork guide the Atrium SPIRIT for creating a welcoming environment for all, nurturing personal ambitions, inspiring professional opportunities, and being a responsible community partner. Atrium is conserving the planet’s natural resources and being more efficient in support of the company’s commitment to sustainability, all while providing exceptional guest experiences. In 2022, Atrium Hospitality added another Atlanta Top Workplaces win to the company’s accolades and celebrated being recognized by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for a second year. Atrium supports a range of civic and community activities, and Atrium-managed properties nationwide are proud to take part in Project SEARCH, a school-to-work program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information about Atrium, visit www.atriumhospitality.com.

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