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A New Tempo by Hilton Opens in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina

by Aoife O'Riordan

Jan 6, 2025

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A new dual-branded Homewood Suites and Tempo by Hilton Raleigh recently opened in downtown Raleigh, marking the latest addition to the Tempo brand portfolio, fourth Tempo property in the world and first in North Carolina.

 

Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown embraces health and wellness in every aspect, from a state-of-the-art fitness center to wellness guestroom options. Think in-room Peloton bikes, Peloton yoga mats, resistance bands, ThergunElite and Therabody Wave Roller. Guests can also enjoy spa-inspired showers and amenities across 127 spacious guestrooms, in addition to well-lit Get-Ready Zones to kickstart the day.

 

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Located in the lobby, Tempo’s Hydration Bar offers still, sparkling and alkaline-filtered water. Each guest floor also features accessible hydration stations. Guests can also purchase reusable water bottles from the hotel’s gift shop, with $2 from each bottle supporting water-insecure communities all over the world.

 

The new Tempo hotel sits next to Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown, featuring 134 apartment-style suites with separate living and sleeping spaces, as well as fully equipped kitchens. This new property serves daily complimentary breakfast, including the brand’s signature breakfast tacos. Every Wednesday evening, guests can enjoy free drinks and bites. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown also features a shared gym and more than 3,300 square feet of flexible meeting space.

 

restaurant

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Both hotels provide access to Moonsong Bar + Café, on the lobby level of the building. This venue serves clean and natural food options like energizing smoothies, gourmet coffee creations, fresh bowls, wraps and sandwiches, signature avocado smash, and more. And on the 13th floor, Urban Oak (slated to open soon) is the tallest rooftop bar and lounge in the Triangle area, boasting elevated tapas, craft cocktails, live music and DJ performances, and views of downtown Raleigh.

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