Home2 Suites by Hilton opens in Cookeville, Tennessee

Home2 Suites by Hilton Cookeville in Cookeville, Tennessee, is now open. It is owned by NHK Hotels LLC and operated by Image Hotel Management, both led by Neil Patel as CEO.

"On Aug. 14, 1986, Neil Patel, CEO and founder of Image Hotel Management, opened his first hotel, Executive Inn, in Cookeville," said Karen Patel, managing partner of Image Hotel Management. "Thirty-seven years later, we are delighted to open our Home2 Suites here and continue our partnership with Hilton Hotels."

The 102-room hotel is near Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cummins Falls, Burgess Falls, and Fall Creek Falls state parks, Image said in a statement. Hotel amenities include full kitchens, an indoor saline pool and a fitness center.

The property includes a "backyard" with outdoor seating, a seasonal fire pit, pet pit stop, putting green, and yard games. The Cumberland Room offers 1,500 square feet of conference space with a spacious pre-function area and catering kitchen.

"We're excited to introduce this top-tier brand to our hometown and support Cookeville's ongoing development," said Hiran Patel, managing partner at Image. "Be it for business, leisure, or an extended stay, our hotel offers a 'home away from home' for anyone visiting Cookeville."

In May, Hilton launched Project H3, a new extended-stay brand targeting the growing $300 billion workforce travel market seeking apartment-style stays for 20 nights or more. Launching initially in the U.S., this lower midscale brand is the latest addition to Hilton's portfolio.