1940’s Era Alabama Hotel to Bring Southern
Charm to Global Collection
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced that the iconic
Alabama building, The Admiral Hotel Mobile, will join Curio – A
Collection by Hilton, a hand-picked global set of upscale and
luxury properties embodying the distinct culture and spirit of
their local communities. The hotel is scheduled to re-open this
fall as The Admiral Hotel Mobile, Curio Collection by Hilton
following a multimillion-dollar renovation.
The property originally opened in 1940 and became known as the
first building in Mobile to have air conditioning, and featured a
cocktail lounge, coffee shop, drug store and National Airlines
Office. Renovations to the hotel will include updates to the lobby
design, restaurants, and public spaces as well as 6,000 square feet
of functional meeting and event space with state-of-the-art
equipment that can seat up to 550 people.
“Air conditioning sounds simple by modern standards, but in its
heyday it drew stars like Elvis Presley and Jimmy Stewart,” said
Matt Wehling, senior vice president, development – North America,
Hilton Worldwide. “We are excited for The Admiral Hotel Mobile to
join Curio’s global collection of 50 properties and 13,000 rooms
open or in various stages of development and to soon be welcoming
guests who are equally as curious and passionate about traveling
the world.”
The hotel’s two new on-site dining options will include Corner
251, a bakery/café with a new bar, and Launch, an upscale urban
restaurant featuring a diverse menu of American classics made with
fresh ingredients from local fisheries, growers and purveyors,
prepared daily.
The final phase of the hotel’s remodel will include a complete
makeover of 155 guest rooms, including five luxurious suites on the
top floor, as part of a comprehensive redesign by architect James
Flick, of Dallas-based project development firm Flick Mars.
“We are excited to join Curio – A Collection by Hilton to
re-launch The Admiral Hotel Mobile,” said Charles Oswald, president
& COO, HP Hotels. “Owner Ike Thrash and his team at The Thrash
Group have done a first-class job of completely re-imagining the
hotel, while staying true to its historic characteristics. The
Admiral Hotel Mobile will once again take its rightful place among
the finest hotels in downtown Mobile. We are delighted to have this
beautiful, charming and historic hotel as part of our growing
portfolio at HP Hotels."
In the heart of Mobile’s historic business, entertainment and
cultural district, The Admiral Hotel Mobile is within walking
distance of the restaurants and shops of the famed Dauphin Street,
and is close to attractions such as Mobile Carnival Museum, Fort
Conde and the History Museum of Mobile.
“The Admiral Hotel Mobile will appeal to the discerning traveler
who seeks the very best in historic elegance, refined hospitality
and a splash of local flair,” said Dianna Vaughan, global head,
Curio – A Collection by Hilton.
As members of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, all Curio hotels,
including The Admiral Hotel Mobile will participate in Hilton
HHonors®. HHonors members always get Hilton’s lowest price with its
Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, free Wi-Fi, access
to digital check-in and Digital Key, and no hidden fees, only when
they book directly through Hilton.
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information by visiting news.curio.com.
About Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Curio – A Collection by Hilton™ (curio.com) is a global set of
remarkable upscale and luxury hotels hand-picked for their unique
character and personality; each one a part of the city they call
home. Curio guests are passionate, independent-minded travelers
seeking local and authentic experiences who value the added
peace-of-mind that comes with the Hilton name and award-winning
Hilton HHonors program. Curio joins a portfolio of world-class
brands from Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company.
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About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality
company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service
hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service
hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to
continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global
brands is comprised of more than 4,440 managed, franchised,
owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more
than 730,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts,
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection
by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton
Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2
Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also
manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.
Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton
channels have access to benefits including free standard
Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are
available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton
HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room,
and access their room using a Digital Key.
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