Hospitality
Hilton President
Kansas City, MO
Client: President Hotel LLC
Architect: Gastinger Walker Harden Associates
Size: 195,000 SF
Completion: 2005
The President Hotel is an historic 1920s building that was renovated and is today an upscale 16-story boutique hotel with 221 rooms and two presidential suites. Additional features include six meeting rooms and a business center. Guest features include a spa/fitness center, guest valet, and laundry. Two kitchens serve separate dining areas.
Due to its status on the National Register of Historic Places, it was imperative that the historic and original character be preserved while also allowing for the necessary modernization of the infrastructure and interior finishes.
Awards:
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Urban Land Institute - Excellence in Development Award - 2006
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Missouri Preservation Society - Preserve Missouri Award - 2006
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Kansas City Economic Development Corporation - Cornerstone Award - 2006
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Building Design & Construction magazine - Reconstruction Award - 2006
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AIA Kansas City - Honor Award for Craftsmanship - 2007
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Community Treasures - Honoree - 2007
