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.
Shreveport-Bossier City is rich with Cajun character and Texan influences. Visitors come seeking the fun filled activities our cities have to offer such as our riverfront casinos, exciting nightlife entertainment, and top-notch cuisine filled with culture. Watch the beloved restaurants dish up Cajun-style seafood, po-boys, and gumbo, and you’ll quickly see that flavor is the way of life here. Hear live music at the East Bank District and Plaza, Bossier City’s arts and entertainment venue featuring festivals and community events. Watch an off-Broadway show at The Strand Theatre. Spend a weekend unwinding at a charming bed and breakfast, tasting delicious food from local eateries, listening to music at a festival downtown, then gamble with a good time at the horse races or one of the many casinos in town. Shreveport-Bossier’s unapologetically feisty and authentic attitude will help you realize you won’t find anything quite like it anywhere else. For an ongoing list of things to do in Shreveport-Bossier year-round, visit www.sbfunguide.com.
Visit Shreveport-Bossier is the official destination marketing organization for Caddo and Bossier Parishes in North Louisiana. For more information about Shreveport-Bossier, visit www.Shreveport-Bossier.org.
