Embassy Suites
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| Franchise | |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Promus Hotel Corporation |
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Number of locations
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223 |
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Area served
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United States, Canada, Latin America & the Caribbean |
| Parent | Hilton Worldwide |
| Website | EmbassySuites.com |
Embassy Suites by Hilton is a chain of upscale all-suite hotels trademarked by Hilton Worldwide. As of September 30, 2015, there are over 223 locations in 6 countries. Similar to other Hilton brands, most Embassy Suites hotels are independently owned and operated by franchisees.
Embassy Suites was originally created by the Holiday Corporation, better known for Holiday Inns. The original Embassy Suites was built in Overland Park, Kansas in 1984.
In 1990, the parent company of Embassy Suites becomes The Promus Companies Incorporated.
In December 1999 Embassy Suites Hotels joins the Hilton Family after the merger of Hilton Hotels Corp. and Promus Hotel Corp.
In July 2007, the Blackstone Group announced that it would buy Hilton Hotels for $26 billion.
In 2007, with the Hilton acquisition, the Blackstone Group will own, manage or franchise the rights to 4,200 hotels representing about 750,000 rooms. Other Blackstone hotels include La Quinta Inns and Suites and a group of luxury hotels like the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida and the Boulders Resort and Spa in Arizona.
Embassy Suites is a chain of all-suite hotels. All guest rooms of this chain feature a separate living area as well as a sleeping area. Like many hotels, guests can choose from a king-sized bed or two queen beds. The living area often consists of a sofa bed with matching chairs and a separate television.
The majority of Embassy Suites hotels have an atrium-style layout. The interior of the hotel may have a tropical rainforest setting complete with waterfall, bridges, a large dining area, and panoramic elevators. The guest rooms of most locations have a window offering a view of the atrium. One of the key features of Embassy Suites is the Cooked-to-Order Breakfast, which consists of a breakfast buffet of eggs, traditional breakfast meats, breakfast potatoes, and either pancakes, waffles or French toast. Guests are also encouraged to create their own custom omelettes, choosing from traditional scrambled eggs or egg whites paired with up to ten different toppings. Traditional continental breakfast items; pastries, cereals, bagels, muffins, toast, whole fruit and Danishes are also served. Hours vary by property, but generally breakfast is served until 9 am Monday – Friday and until 10:30 am Saturday and Sunday.
In the evening, a Manager's Reception with complimentary well drinks, house wine, select drafts beers and non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks (chips, popcorn, pretzels,or mixed nuts) are provided for all guests. While food offerings vary by property, most properties also offer cheese and fresh raw vegetable platters or fruit platters with appropriate dips. The brand is currently revamping its Manager's Reception to ensure consistency across the brand.
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