O’Reilly Hospitality Management LLC, Killian Construction and local dignitaries broke ground June 5 for Glendalough Convention Center addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton Springfield, 2431 N. Glenstone. The new convention center, which is set to be complete this year, will be able to accommodate a wide range of events meetings, conferences, and special occasions for up to 600 people. With this addition, the Doubletree complex will have 21,500 square feet of meeting space.
“With the growth and development of north Springfield, introducing a state-of-the art convention space will be key to growing the city’s capacity to attract more conventions and large-scale business,” said Darren Harralson, regional director of operations for O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC. “Hilton Worldwide and O’Reilly Hospitality Management are recognized as leaders in hospitality and we are excited to add the Glendalough Convention Center to our portfolio.”
“This project has been in the planning stages for many years and we are happy to see this day come where we can break ground, have a toast and focus on making this the best destination for high quality conferences and events in the state of Missouri.” said Tim O’Reilly, CEO of O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, “I want to personally thank the City of Springfield, Mayor McClure, the City Council, the OHM team and my partners Pat O’Reilly, Ryan and Brandi O’Reilly and my wife Brooke for assisting in this project and trusting in our vision.”
The DoubleTree by Hilton Springfield provides guests with a full complement of services and amenities, including 201 deluxe guest rooms, heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool and Whirlpool, on-site Houlihan’s Restaurant, 24-hour fitness center, and business center.
