Joint Venture to Deliver New Upscale Hotel Connected to Georgia World Congress Center

A joint venture led by Skanska, along with SG Contracting, Inc., has been selected to build the world’s first newly constructed Signia by Hilton hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Skanska and SG Contracting are providing preconstruction and construction management services for the more than $308-million project, which will be connected to and serve as the headquarters hotel for the Georgia World Congress Center.

Located on the northwest corner of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority campus, the hotel will overlook Mercedes-Benz Stadium and connect to GWCC by way of walkway. The hotel, designed by Gensler, is set to open in early 2024.

Signia by Hilton is a new upscale brand from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. The 1.2 million-square-foot hotel will be built to achieve LEED Gold certification and feature:

  • 40 stories
  • 975 spacious guest rooms, which will feature contemporary designs and state-of-the-art technology important to travelers
  • lobby with a true sense of arrival featuring locally inspired architecture, landscaping and a contemporary design aesthetic
  • 75,000 square feet of world-class meeting and event space designed to spark innovative thinking for today’s modern meeting attendee
  • parking facilities
  • invigorating spa
  • fitness facilities with a 6,670-square-foot pool deck
  • outdoor event lawn and deck
  • market
  • two chef-driven restaurants and three destination bars

Rendering courtesy of Georgia World Congress Center Authority.

 

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