Embassy Suites Knoxville West Celebrates Grand Opening
Upscale all-suites hotel is first full-service property to open in Knoxville in 25 years
McLean, VA - August 12, 2013 - Embassy Suites Hotels celebrated the official grand opening of the new Embassy Suites Knoxville West yesterday with local officials and community members, with a ceremony marking the arrival of the area's first full-service property in 25 years. Owned and managed by Kana Hotel Group, the 140-suite, six-story all-suites hotel is located at 9621 Parkside Drive, off I-40 and I-75. The property is already a draw for business travelers, as it is conveniently located near several companies including Siemens Medical Solutions, Barge Waggoner and Bechtel Corporation, and is accessible to the Knoxville Convention Center and University of Tennessee.
Yesterday's grand opening celebration centered around an official ribbon cutting ceremony with remarks from Jacqueline Padilla, the hotel's general manager, and Alan Roberts, vice president of brand performance support - Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Worldwide. During the evening, guests enjoyed a tour of the property, as well as a live music performance from local musician Brad Blackwell. Additional attendees included Tim Burchett, Knoxville county mayor; Alpesh Patel, CEO, and Kevin Mahoney, president, Kana Hotel Group; Kris Reagan, director of sales, Embassy Suites Knoxville West; Mark Field, senior vice president of membership, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce; and Jill Thompson, executive director, Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association.
Speaking at the event, Hilton Worldwide's Roberts said, “Embassy Suites is proud to partner with Kana Hotel Group on yet another upscale property as the brand looks to expand its footprint and make our full-service, all-suites offering available to more travelers in more markets. This hotel is one of the first properties in Tennessee to feature our latest 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 and side-by-side 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.
Embassy Suites Knoxville West 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 Reception* 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 over 9,000 square feet of meeting space and offers complimentary fitness and business centers. The new property employs 45 team members.
“We believe in the Embassy Suites brand and we're confident that its legacy of superior customer service will serve the needs of business and leisure travelers to the Knoxville area,” said Alpesh Patel, CEO, Kana Hotel Group. “We are excited to grow our portfolio in the Greater Knoxville region and Tennessee with the addition of a high-performing and solid brand like Embassy Suites to our roster of hotels.”
To make reservations, travelers can visit http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/tennessee/embassy-suites-knoxville-west-TYSKWES/index.html, call 1-800-EMBASSY or call the hotel directly at 865-246-2309. For development queries, please visit www.embassyfranchise.com.
*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 ten 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 embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites at embassysuitesmediacenter.com, facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and twitter.com/EmbassySuites.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered 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 4,000 hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories 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®.Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
About Kana Hotel Group
Kana Hotel Group is located in Knoxville, TN, with Southern Regional offices in Tampa, FL. Kana is an award winning independent third party management company with over 3,200 hotel rooms under management, and additional 500+ rooms in development. The portfolio is well diversified across major brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. Kana Hotel Group has extensive relationships with institutional owners and lenders as well as individual ownership groups. More information can be found at www.kanahotelgroup.com
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
