FORT SMITH, Ark.
DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of its first property in Arkansas' second largest city, following a multimillion-dollar renovation. DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Smith City Center is connected to and complements the Fort Smith Convention Center, offering 255 upscale, contemporary guest rooms in a nine-story, atrium-style hotel distinguished by a five-story waterfall cascading into the lobby.
Located in the heart of downtown, the property is just five miles from Fort Smith Municipal Airport and a short walk to numerous area businesses and historic attractions, such as the Museum of History, the outdoor Trolley Car Museum and pleasant walking trails along the Arkansas River.
"Downtown Fort Smith is an increasingly popular business hub for western Arkansas, thanks in large part to its spacious and versatile convention center," said Dianna Vaughan, senior vice president and global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "By fully renovating the adjacent hotel and converting it to DoubleTree by Hilton, we are bringing to Fort Smith the upscale lodging and welcoming service our guests expect.”
Custom artwork is evident throughout the hotel, including unique sculptures on the back wall of the reception desk that reflect the annual butterfly migration through Fort Smith each fall. Another highlight of the atrium-style lobby is 1817 Grille, a restaurant with a menu that features fresh, regional cuisine.
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Smith City Center also provides more than 17,000 square feet of column-free, on-site meeting space, including a 10,656-square-foot grand ballroom. When combined with the connecting convention center, the property provides an additional 47,000 square feet of space that can accommodate up to 4,500 people for conferences, banquets or other large events. State-of-the-art AV equipment and services are available in addition to a fully-equipped 24-hour business center.
