DETROIT
Hilton and Kingsley Hospitality, LLC announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit Bloomfield Hills. Formally the historic Kingsley Inn, the 147-room hotel will undergo a $10 million revitalization this fall and will feature a full-service restaurant, indoor pool and 11,396 square feet of flexible meeting space. Hotel Investment Services, Inc. will operate the hotel, which is expected to open in fall 2017.
"As we continue to grow our portfolio in the Detroit area, DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit Bloomfield Hills will bring a beautifully renovated property with highly-trained staff to the area for guests traveling for business and leisure," said Chris Brock, senior director of Midwest development, Hilton.
Originally built in 1958, the hotel is located in one of Michigan's most affluent residential communities. Known as a financial hub for southeast Michigan, the Bloomfield Hills area is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Google, and Volkswagen of America.
Designed by Neumann/Smith, the hotel's exterior renovation will offer an elegant and contemporary design that will blend in with the surroundings of Bloomfield Hills. The interior's overall color palette will feature a neutral base of gray tones accented with custom artwork representing the region and specialty lighting elements to help create a welcoming atmosphere. The state-of-the-art guest rooms will feature stylish, sophisticated furnishings, upgraded amenities, and the most up-to-date technology.
Amenities available to guests will include Wi-Fi throughout the hotel's public areas and guest rooms, a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour fitness center, and indoor pool. For business and social events, the hotel's 11,396 square feet of flexible meeting space includes two ballrooms and pre-function areas.
The hotel will feature a new restaurant concept and welcome the iconic Joe Muer Seafood.
