OLATHE, Kan. and MCLEAN, Va.—Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels, announced today the opening of Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Olathe, a newly-built hotel with a contemporary and boutique-like ambiance. This 200 suite hotel, developed by Heart of America Group, offers guests a central location within minutes of some of the area’s top attractions. Situated in the Corporate Ridge office park at the intersection of K-10 and I-435, guests will enjoy access to dozens of major employers, sports facilities, and shopping destinations, and is within walking distance of numerous bars and restaurants.
“With its beautiful, modern design and the renowned brand offerings of Embassy Suites by Hilton, this new hotel is the perfect addition to the city of Olathe,” said Bill Duncan, global head, Embassy Suites by Hilton. “The very first Embassy Suites opened in Kansas City-Overland Park, KS in 1984, and more than 30 years later, we are thrilled to continue the tradition of providing two-room suites, free made-to-order breakfast and a complimentary evening reception to all of our guests visiting the area.”
An additional highlight of this hotel includes J Bar Restaurant, Kansas City’s newest full-service bar and restaurant featuring signature mixology cocktails, craft beers, and an extensive wine list. The J Bar has a chef driven menu to deliver an exceptional culinary experience and is open on Monday—Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for brunch and dinner. The restaurant includes several areas to enjoy conversation, including a rooftop outdoor urban terrace.
In addition to the brand’s signature free made-to-order breakfast, guests will enjoy a range of brand amenities at Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Olathe, including a two-hour complimentary Evening Reception and two-room suites with a separate living area, private bedroom, two flat-screen high-definition televisions, and wet bar fitted with a microwave, mini-fridge and a selection of gourmet coffee and teas from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The hotel also offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout all guest rooms and public areas. Guests will also enjoy complimentary access to the hotel’s heated indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center featuring state-of-the-art equipment from Precor, and 24-hour business center.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Olathe features one of the largest hotel ballrooms in the South Kansas City metro area among its 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Highlights of the hotel’s unique meeting space options include nine separate meeting rooms; an outdoor atrium and terrace for receptions or events of up to 100 people; a private dining room that offers seating of up to 40 people; and an executive board room with seating for up to 16 people.
The hotel also offers customized onsite catering and state-of-the-art audio visual services to ensure events of all sizes are a memorable success. Additionally, Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Olathe offers Meetings Simplified, meeting packages with one simple contract that bundles basic meeting amenities together with a simple, inclusive price.
“This beautiful new hotel, featuring its large meeting and event space, is perfectly suited for this region,” said Dave Haning, general manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Olathe. “Embassy Suites by Hilton is synonymous with hospitality and guest satisfaction, and we’re very excited about this project and our partnership with the world-class brand Hilton brand.”
Beautiful space. I have heard this development company is shaking things up with some out of the box thinking on hotels and the incorporation of cool restaurant concepts. Great to see the revival of true full service hotels.