The new hotels at Park Central have an eye-catching surprise for visitors — artwork reflecting Arizona’s natural landscape and the bioscience community at the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER.
The artwork is part of an overall focus at Park Central on making art and culture an important part of the property’s revitalization. The developers of the new hotels teamed with artstudio 1.0.1, a local arts consulting firm, to select pieces from local artists to complement the overall art program inside the building, which houses the dual-branded Tru/Home2 Suites by Hilton.
The two pieces in the lobby that were commissioned by local artists include:
• “Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona,” fine art photography on canvas with a trim frame by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jack Dykinga, whose work focuses on land and nature.
• “Untitled” original paintings based on cellular DNA — a nod to the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER — on dimensional wood panels created by Phoenix artist Jennifer Raboin.
The largest exhibit is a large mural celebrating Phoenix and the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER that has been installed in the Tru by Hilton’s “gamezone”. The mural was created by Jay Crum in association with Indie Walls.
These works are complemented by an extensive collection, selected in collaboration with Offay Design Studio, of curated images throughout the hotels. The images are designed to celebrate Arizona and the contribution Phoenix is making to healthcare in the state.
The dual-branded Tru/Home2 Suites by Hilton is located at Park Central in the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER and is a unique new addition to Midtown Phoenix lodging offerings. The hotel expands Hilton’s growing footprint of multi-brand properties.
“Public art is a key component of everything we do at Park Central,” said Sharon Harper, Chairman and CEO of Plaza Companies, a co-developer of the hotels and of the Park Central property. “We have embraced the positive impact of the arts since Day One of the Park Central revitalization, and we saw these new hotels as a new canvas for our efforts to make this a hub for the arts in our community.”
“Art and culture are essential to the identity of our community. At Park Central, we’re creating a space where creativity and innovation can thrive, fostering a sense of connection and inspiration among all who visit,” said Stan Shafer, Chief Operating Officer for Holualoa Companies.
“It was important to us to create an environment that is welcoming and true to the spirit of what’s happening in Phoenix and the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER,” said Greg Fay, Managing Partner of Fayth Hospitality Group, one of the co-developers and the operator of the hotels. “This artwork will make the experience for those who stay here much richer and engaging.”
The multi-brand concept provides larger and enhanced communal areas and amenities than what would be standard at a standalone property, benefiting both business and leisure travelers. The hotel has a mix of unique offerings, each catering to the needs of their respective guests. The property also has a variety of shared amenities, including complimentary full breakfast buffet, Spin2Cycle fitness, laundry center, rooftop swimming pool, outdoor firepit and grills, pool table, and games in the lobby.
The five-story property, developed by Plaza Companies, Holualoa Companies and Fayth Hospitality Group, is located at 3150 North Central Avenue and boasts 207 rooms, with 104 Tru rooms and 103 Home2 suites. Conveniently situated at Park Central, the hotel offers guests easy access to Creighton University, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Barrow’s Neurological Center, Grand Canyon University and Downtown Phoenix.
The Park Central hotels will support individuals traveling to the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER for treatment and services at Barrow Neurological Institute, Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, as well as a place for family and friends of Creighton University Health Sciences Campus students and faculty.
Plaza Companies and Tucson’s Holualoa Companies have teamed up to redevelop Park Central, once the city’s first large-scale shopping mall, into a vibrant nearly 500,000-square-foot bustling community destination ideal for playing, working, congregating, and celebrating the arts.
