TYSONS, Virginia — Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown – the first brand flag to make its debut in North Carolina and only the fourth in the world – recently opened in the city of Oaks along with its sister property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown. The dual-brand hotel offers more than 3,300 square feet of flexible meeting space with enhanced AV capabilities.
Owned by CN Hotels and managed by McKibbon Hospitality, the contemporary dual-brand hotel brings 261 total new guest rooms to the growing market and offers curated spaces and thoughtful amenities tailored to both business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy prime access to Raleigh’ssw downtown business offices and top attractions, including the Raleigh Convention Center, Red Hat Amphitheater and Warehouse District, the Capitol building, Martin Marietti Center for the Performing Arts and City Market.
“We are thrilled to officially open our doors and begin welcoming guests to Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown and Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown,” said Karan Patel, vice president of CN Hotels. “Tempo is one of Hilton’s newest and most innovative brands and will provide travelers to Raleigh with a distinctive and unique lifestyle lodging option while Homewood Suites is known for its home-away-from-home experience, perfect for extended stay guests.”
In addition to the hotel’s fitness center, Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown features wellness guest room options, outfitted with Peloton bikes, Peloton yoga mats, resistance bands, TheragunElite and a Therabody Wave Roller. From handpicked art pieces supporting Raleigh’s arts community to spa-inspired showers and amenities, every element in the hotel’s 127 spacious rooms is purposefully designed to enhance the guest experience, including well-lit Get-Ready Zones.
A commitment to sustainable operations, Tempo’s Hydration Bar, prominently featured in the lobby, offers still, sparkling and alkaline-filtered water, and each guest floor provides accessible hydration stations, making it easy for guests to refill their water bottles throughout their stay. In partnership with Planet Water Foundation and Klean Kanteen, guests may purchase reusable water bottles from the gift shop, with $2 from each bottle helping to support water-insecure communities all over the world.
Moonsong Bar + Cafe is located on the lobby level of the building, serving sophisticated, clean and natural food options. From the signature avocado smash and energizing smoothies to fresh bowls, wraps and sandwiches, the café is the brainchild of Australian coffee concept Bluestone Lane and offers a diverse and clean menu specializing in options for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free preferences. Smoothies, gourmet coffee creations and craft cocktails are made to order with ample space for guests to work, create, connect and unwind.
Inspired by Raleigh’s nickname, the City of Oaks, Urban Oak is on the 13th floor of the building. The tallest rooftop bar and lounge in the Triangle area, the sophisticated rooftop lounge represents a unique fusion of the natural elements and the urban environment, a nod to the city’s rich past and eclectic future. Urban Oak boasts elevated tapas, creative craft cocktails, live music and DJ performances, and sweeping views of downtown Raleigh.
The pet-friendly Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown features 134 apartment-style suites with separate living and sleeping spaces and fully equipped kitchens, along with daily complimentary breakfast and an evening reception every Wednesday with free drinks and bites. Guests can maintain their wellness routine courtesy of the shared fitness center, which is open 24/7.
For more information, visit hilton.com.
