ASHVILLE, N.C. – Rohit Radhakrishnan has been named as the general manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown.
The 188-room hotel, owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group, will open later this year. Radhakrishnan will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations and guest experiences.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rohit Radhakrishnan to the team, and we are confident that his experience, which spans more than a decade in the hospitality industry, will be a great asset to the hotel,” says Jack Benton, the hotel’s director of sales.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown is located in the heart of the city and offers views of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The property features 188 guest suites with separate bedrooms and living areas. Embassy Suites by Hilton also features a business center, onsite parking, a year-round indoor pool, and a modern fitness center with premium equipment, plus two food and beverage outlets, E’Terie and Soprana Rooftop. Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown also brings more than 7,000 square feet of new event space.
“I’m very excited to begin this new opportunity and am proud to be able to lead the phenomenal team at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown,” says Radhakrishnan. “By delivering outstanding customer service and amenities, I hope to ensure Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown is the hotel of choice for both leisure and business travelers visiting the area as well as being an integral part of the community.”
Prior to joining Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown, Radhakrishnan was the general manager of multiple hotels. Most recently, Radhakrishnan was the general manager at Embassy Suites Knoxville West in Tennessee.
Radhakrishnan is also an active part of the local community, and in January 2023, he participated in the Walk 100 Miles Challenge for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, surpassing his goal of $250.
