Hilton Shreveport Unveils Stunning Transformation
This is an article I wrote for the Visit Shreveport-Bossier blog, 20x49, about the renovation of a Hilton hotel. Link to Blog.
Hilton Shreveport Unveils Stunning Transformation
Sep. 06, 2023
Hilton Shreveport, connected to the Shreveport Convention Center, has undergone an impressive $4.8 million dollar renovation with a new exterior, meeting space and guest room upgrades, and a rooftop pool remodel. The transformation of Hilton Shreveport is a notable milestone and investment in the economic development of Shreveport.
The exterior has a new paint job in a modern color scheme, easy-to-read signage, sleek lines, and dramatic lighting, which make the hotel more stylish and inviting.
The meeting spaces feature upgraded technology and new furniture. The new technology includes high-speed Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment for presentations and meetings. The upgraded furniture is more comfortable, creating a more productive and enjoyable environment for guests.
The guest rooms have new furniture, bedding, and upgraded bathrooms. The furniture and bedding create a more luxurious and comfortable environment for a restful sleep. The bathrooms are more modern and spacious, featuring all the amenities guests need to stay refreshed.
The rooftop pool features a new pool deck, pergola, fire pit, and rooftop bar. The new pool deck is more spacious and attractive, featuring relaxed lounge chairs and plenty of shade. The nearby fitness center has new equipment, including upscale Peloton bikes. The hotel also converted its 12th-floor jacuzzi into a multipurpose event space with a retractable wall that opens onto the pool area for poolside events, featuring a wet bar.
The hotel has also championed the work of local artists throughout the hotel. Inside the hotel are artworks by local artist Ron Smith. The pool deck features a custom mural by local artist Ka’Davien Baylor depicting Shreveport’s rich history and culture.
The hotel’s new restaurant and bar, River & Rye, is now open. River & Rye offers a menu of modern American cuisine focusing on fresh, local ingredients. The bar features a wide selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. The restaurant offers seating on a large outdoor rooftop patio with stunning city skyline views.
Hilton Shreveport’s general manager, Marianne Nelson, encourages locals and tourists to visit the hotel and its restaurant to experience the premier business hotel’s latest investment in Shreveport. Hilton Shreveport is located at 104 Market Street, adjacent to the Shreveport Convention Center, less than a mile from the downtown Shreveport casinos, and just over a mile from the Louisiana Boardwalk. To contact Hilton Shreveport, call (318) 698-0900 or email marianne.nelson@hilton.com.