New hotels are first additions to midtown in decades as a new lodging option for business and leisure travelers visiting midtown Phoenix and the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER
The first new hotels in midtown Phoenix in decades have opened as the next phase in the evolution of Park Central.
The dual-branded Tru/Home2 Suites by Hilton celebrated their grand opening on November 12th. Located in the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER, the property is a unique new addition to Midtown Phoenix lodging offerings and expands Hilton’s growing footprint of multi-brand properties.
The dual-brand concept provides larger and enhanced communal areas and amenities compared to a standalone property, benefiting both business and leisure travelers. The hotel has a mix of unique offerings, each catering to the needs of their respective guests. The property also has a variety of shared amenities, including complimentary full breakfast buffet, Spin2Cycle fitness, laundry center, rooftop swimming pool, outdoor firepit and grills, pool table, and games in the lobby. Additionally, the hotel offers flexible meeting space.
The five-story property, developed by Plaza Companies, Holualoa Companies and Fayth Hospitality Group, is located at 3150 North Central Avenue and boasts 207 rooms, with 104 Tru rooms and 103 Home2 Suites. Conveniently situated at Park Central, the hotel offers guests easy access to Creighton University Health Sciences Campus – Phoenix, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Barrow’s Neurological Institute, Grand Canyon University and Downtown Phoenix.
“We are excited to welcome these two new hotels and this exceptional building to the latest evolution of Park Central,” said Sharon Harper, Chairman and CEO of Plaza Companies, one of the co-developers of the hotels and Park Central. “This property has truly become a mixed-use hub in the center of the city with an emphasis on healthcare, education and public art, and the hotels are a perfect fit for the community’s needs.”
As part of the opening of the new hotels, Grand Canyon University, the City of Phoenix, the developers of Park Central, Plaza Companies, Holualoa Companies, and hotel developer and operator Fayth Hospitality are joining together to initiate the Park Central Hospitality Training program. This initiative will equip aspiring hospitality professionals with essential skills, including technology, guest service, marketing, community ambassadorship, and collaboration with local partners. The work experience for the Hospitality Training Program will occur at the dual-branded hotels.
Additionally, Layton Construction (the project’s general contractor), the City of Phoenix, and South Mountain Community College created a training program utilizing their Construction Trades Curriculum. Those going through the program had 16 weeks of classroom instruction that was complemented with hands-on experience at the Park Central Hotels jobsite.
“We’re thrilled about the opening of the new hotels, which are a fantastic example of how public-private partnerships can truly make a difference in our community. This project will enhance local opportunities, benefiting everyone involved,” said Councilwoman Laura Pastor.
The new hotels at Park Central have an eye-catching surprise for visitors — artwork reflecting Arizona’s natural landscape and the bioscience community at the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER. The artwork is part of an overall focus at Park Central on making art and culture an important part of the property’s revitalization. The developers of the new hotels teamed with artstudio 1.0.1, a local arts consulting firm, to select pieces from local artists to complement the overall art program inside the building.
The Park Central hotels will support individuals traveling to the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER for treatment and services at Barrow Neurological Institute, Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, as well as a place for family and friends of Creighton University Health Sciences Campus students and faculty.
“This marks a significant milestone for Park Central and the surrounding community. These hotels not only provide essential accommodations for visitors but also contribute to the local economy by creating jobs and fostering a vibrant atmosphere that supports businesses in the area. We’re committed to ensuring that Park Central serves as a thriving community destination for years to come,” said Stan Shafer, Chief Operating Officer for Holualoa Companies.
“We’re thrilled to open Tru/Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Midtown and offer business and leisure travelers visiting Phoenix, Arizona with an innovative and value-driven lodging experience,” said Greg Fay, Fayth Hospitality Group. “Blending these two category-leading brands and their unique signature identities under one roof further propels our commitment to providing quality lodging options to meet a wide variety of styles, travel needs and desired price points.”
Plaza Companies and Tucson’s Holualoa Companies have teamed up to redevelop Park Central, once the city’s first large-scale shopping mall, into a vibrant nearly 500,000-square-foot bustling community destination ideal for playing, working, congregating, and celebrating the arts. Creighton’s Health Sciences Campus, opened in 2021, is a key part of the project’s revitalization and includes a curated collection of artwork throughout the facility.
Tru/Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Midtown is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key.
For more information or to make a reservation, call +1 (602) 277-3150.
Read more about Tru by Hilton at www.trubyhilton.com and newsroom.hilton.com/trubyhilton. Read more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at www.home2suitesbyhilton.com and stories.hilton.com/home2suites.
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About Tru Hilton
Tru by Hilton is a game-changing hotel brand with more than 260 open locations across the Americas, providing guests with a consistent, fun experience at an affordable price. Spirited, simplified and grounded in value, Tru by Hilton is designed for cross-generational appeal. Efficiently designed modern guestrooms feature rolling desks, oversized windows for natural light and bright, spacious bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast at the Top It breakfast bar, featuring a signature automatic pancake maker. Premium snacks, light meal options and single-serve wine and beer are available for purchase at the 24/7 Eat. & Sip. market. Experience a positive stay at Tru by Hilton by booking at trubyhilton.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Tru by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/trubyhilton, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and X.
About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in Hilton’s history, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and home-like amenities for value-conscious guests and their pets. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites by Hilton offers complimentary hot breakfast, innovative and customizable guestroom designs, laundry and fitness areas, multiple outdoor spaces, expansive community spaces and pet-friendly environments. Home2 Suites by Hilton has nearly 700 open hotels with more than 750 in development. Experience a positive stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton by booking at home2suites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Home2 Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/home2suites, and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
About Fayth Hospitality
Helmed by partners Greg Fay and Randy Churchey, Fayth Hospitality Group launched in 2018 as a hotel investment company focused on select and compact full-service hotels in popular and emerging markets. In addition to the new Home2 Suites/Tru by Hilton hotel in Phoenix, the company opened a dual-brand Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in downtown Tucson in August 2021. For more information, visit www.faythhosp.com.
About Plaza Companies
With offices in Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson, Plaza Companies is a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in development, construction services, leasing, and property management of medical, technology, bioscience facilities, mixed-use properties, commercial, hospitality, industrial and senior living communities. Since 1982, Plaza Companies has established a proud track record as a competitive, connected and conscientious firm with successful private, public and university partnerships throughout the industries and communities in which we serve. For more information, visit www.theplazaco.com or follow us on Facebook, X and LinkedIN.
About Holualoa Companies
Holualoa Companies is a real estate investment firm focused on the successful development, acquisition, repositioning and disposition of real estate assets. Holualoa actively seeks opportunities that improve neighborhoods, create jobs, and enhance communities. The company is a driving force behind a number of award-winning projects. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, with offices in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Hawaii and Paris, France, its investments span the United States and Europe and include, multifamily, hotel, office, retail, industrial and self-storage, properties. For more information visit www.holualoa.com.
