Driftwood Hospitality Management will assume management operations for the Canopy by Hilton Downtown Louisville, a $75 million, 168-key hotel in the city’s historic district. With more than 80 properties in its portfolio, the hotel is DHM’s first assignment in Kentucky and is scheduled for completion in Q4 2024.
The hotel is being developed by New York-based Zyyo, which acquired the site in 2020, and Minnesota-based TruVine Companies. Zyyo is also serving as the project’s architect and construction manager, with Louisville-based Bellé Noble Entertainment Group designated as the hotel’s food & beverage operator.
“Expanding into a new market offers an opportunity for our team to serve discerning guests with a tailored approach that exceeds expectations,” DHM Founder and President David Buddemeyer said in a statement. “Recognizing the unique aspects of the surrounding location and what it means for those visiting the area, our team looks forward to providing a rich experience that conveys the local flair of Downtown Louisville.”
Set to be delivered in Q4 2024, the hotel is centrally located near Whiskey Row, the Kentucky International Convention Center and the KFC Yum Center Arena.
“We always strive to take a local approach for every hotel we manage, and this holds true especially when it comes to food and beverage options,” said Bryan Postema, COO of Driftwood Hospitality Management. “Whether it’s a poolside cocktail, a scenic rooftop view with carefully curated bites, or luxurious dining from one of the nation’s premier restauranteurs, our mission is to provide an unmatched experience that goes beyond the average hotel stay.”
Additional onsite amenities will include a fitness center with a pressed juice bar and more than 5,100 square feet of meeting space, including a rooftop ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows offering expansive views of Louisville.