McKibbon Hospitality has been awarded the management contract for the Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District, which broke ground in November 2023 and is anticipated to open in 2025.
Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District marks McKibbon’s second managed Tempo by Hilton property, joining the Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown which opened in December, and the company’s fifth managed property in this popular leisure destination, joining Hampton Inn Savannah-Historic District and Holiday Inn Express-Savannah Historic District on Bay Street, as well as Residence Inn Savannah Downtown/Historic District and TownePlace Suites Savannah Midtown.
“McKibbon has been woven into the fabric of the Savannah hospitality community for more than 20 years now, and it’s a market we love doing business in,” said Bruce Baerwalde, president of McKibbon Hospitality. “We couldn’t be more pleased to add Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District to our managed portfolio and continue growing with this innovative new lifestyle brand from Hilton.”
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Primely located within walking distance of Savannah’s iconic River Street, Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District is set to feature tech-enabled guestrooms and Peloton suites, the brand’s acclaimed Bluestone Lane Café, and a sleek rooftop bar offering views of the Savannah River. The Savannah Historic District Board has collaborated on the design of the LEED-certified hotel, ensuring the façade reflects the historic district’s unique character and heritage.
McKibbon Hospitality will be charged with operating the hotel and establishing the property’s leadership team.
