HEI Expands Footprint in Georgia With Addition of Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead
HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading operators of institutionally owned hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, has added the Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead to its portfolio, bringing the total number of hotels managed in the of state of Georgia to 17.
Originally constructed in 1952, the Kimpton Sylvan is a conversion of a residential condominium building newly reimagined as a boutique hotel and located in the heart of Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood. The building underwent a comprehensive redevelopment beginning in 2018 and opened in early 2021. Its design pays homage to the building's mid-century roots while looking forward with bold, contemporary art and accents.
The Kimpton Sylvan provides 217 rooms, 4,250 square feet of meeting and banquet space, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and treadmills, an outdoor swimming pool and a hosted evening social hour.The hotel's three distinctive and highly acclaimed food and beverage experiences cater to not only hotel guests but also the surrounding Buckhead community.
They include:
- The Betty, a chic supper club and one of Atlanta's premium eateries that serves breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner and features weekly live music, a bespoke cocktail menu and signature events.
- St. Julep, a rooftop bar that was named one of the Best Bars in America by Esquire magazine. St. Julep is situated against a backdrop of panoramic Atlanta city views, and the indoor/outdoor space features fun shareables, frozen cocktails and more. Programming includes weekly Djs, pop-up live concerts, fashion and wellness partnerships.
- The Willow Bar, a seasonal bar located in a secluded garden that hosts private events and serves as an escape from the bustle of downtown Buckhead.
Buckhead is home to a remarkable array of luxury amenities, including more than 23 million square feet of office space, more than 1,500 retail outlets, 300 restaurants and a thriving residential community. It is one of the world's premier and most recognized urban commercial and residential districts.
"We are looking forward to managing this phenomenal property on behalf of the owner, Atlanta-based Portman Holdings," said Anthony Rutledge, CEO at HEI. "We are also excited to grow our presence in Georgia. With 17 properties now under management in the state, we know the dynamics that drive the lodging segment there and will capitalize on them to maintain Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead's position as one of the "go-to" properties in the Buckhead market."
About HEI Hotels & Resorts
About HEI Hotels & Resorts HEI Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., is a leading hospitality investment and management company that owns or operates more than 100 luxury, upper-upscale and upscale independent and branded hotels and resorts throughout the United States. HEI's branding partners include Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Choice and Wyndham. The company is renowned for its commitment to its associates under the culture of HEI Loves, its revenue management, profit contribution and empirically based real estate value creation, driven by a full complement of proprietary software tools to set and exceed targets on a fully integrated basis. HEI works hand-in-hand with institutional capital partners on existing assets under management as well as sponsored acquisition opportunities. The company has ample equity capital and strategically co-invests with its partners on many transactions. To learn more about HEI, please visit www.heihotels.com.
