ATLANTA
Crowne Plaza Atlanta – Midtown, currently undergoing a total reimagining, introduced Patrick Palmer as general manager. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Palmer has a proven track record in leading successful hotel performance and guest satisfaction.
“I am thrilled for this opportunity to serve as general manager at this new Crowne Plaza in Atlanta,” Palmer said. “The design and programming is forward, intuitive and combined with this team of associates that uphold a high standard of excellence, I am eager to be a part of this hotel’s future.”
As an associate of Spire Hospitality for 15 years, Palmer previously served as general manager of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pleasant Prairie-Kenosha in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. where he oversaw the successful conversion of the property from Hawthorne Suites to Holiday Inn Express. Palmer worked as director of sales for Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West in Wauwatosa, Wis. where he was responsible for directing the sales team and driving overall revenue for the hotel. Most recently, Palmer served the general manager of Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West where Spire Hospitality recognized him as ‘General Manager of the Year’ and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts recognized Palmer as ‘Best of the Best General Manager of the Year.’
Before joining Spire Hospitality, Palmer worked for Marcus Corporation in Milwaukee where he served as director of rooms at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis. He also worked with Coastal Hotel Group in Chicago as assistant general manager of Embassy Suites Chicago-North Shore/Deerfield in Deerfield, Ill.
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown is conveniently located near area attractions, world-class shopping and a plethora of restaurants. Immediate highway access or a few short steps to the MARTA subway system offer quick transportation choices to many areas of the city. Dining options are available at 590 Grille and the Lobby Café & Bar. A new fitness center and business traveler-friendly guest rooms combined with special new amenities are rolling out later this year, and the property presents stunning city views and an attractive outdoor pool; it offers more than 31,000 square feet of meeting and event space for functions of all kinds.
