Hotel operating, management and development company First Hospitality assumed management and operations of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport and The Gem Museum Suites, an independent property in Evanston, Ill.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport marks the first property in Georgia for First Hospitality and its first property with CrossHarbor Capital Partners. The property has 220 guestrooms, 4,700 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor pool and the Seasons Bakery & Grille on-site restaurant. It is less than five minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
“By extending our footprint into the state of Georgia, this underscores our dedication to growth across the U.S. We’re eager to embrace the Atlanta community while welcoming new team members to First Hospitality,” David Duncan, president and CEO of First Hospitality, said in a statement.
In addition, First Hospitality also assumed management of The Gem Museum Suites, the company’s first property in Evanston, Ill., and first venture with owner Cameel Halim. The 71-guestroom independent property was inspired by the nearby Halim Time & Glass Museum, a private collection of historical timepieces, stained glass windows and other decorative arts. The hotel can now provide guest group bookings for the many events hosted at the museum, including weddings and business symposiums. The property has studio, one- and two-bedroom suites and will soon have a meeting, event or flex workspace for the extended-stay traveler.
"The Gem Museum Suites is a strategic addition to our portfolio of independent and lifestyle hotels, and we are delighted to collaborate with a Chicago-based owner that is also committed to growth in the greater Chicago region," Duncan said.