NEW YORK – (January 20, 2023) – Hilton has named Matthew Slippoy as the general manager of Tempo by Hilton Times Square, scheduled to open in the second half of 2023. Located at 47th Street and Broadway at TSX Broadway, the property will mark the global premiere of Hilton’s newest lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton.
Slippoy is passionate about opening hotels and has debuted six hotels in the New York City market during his 20-year career. Slippoy joined the hospitality industry as assistant front office manager at Trump International Hotel & Tower New York before joining Mandarin Oriental New York as guest services manager. He moved on to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, serving as assistant general manager at 70 Park Avenue Hotel and was part of the opening training team, traveling around the country to prepare staff for upcoming hotel openings. Over the last decade, Slippoy has served as general manager of Westminster Hotel & Catering Hall in Livingston, New Jersey and opening general manager of Lex Hotel NYC, EVEN Hotel New York – Midtown East, an IHG Hotel, and most recently, Thompson Central Park New York.
Slippoy is a graduate of the hotel management program at the George Brown School of Hospitality.
Tempo by Hilton Times Square is located at TSX Broadway, a 46-story tower under development in the heart of Times Square featuring the hotel, experiential retail, integrated signage and cutting-edge entertainment spaces. The lifestyle hotel will offer a dedicated Get Ready Zone for organization or working, a spacious bathroom with Bluetooth speakers and bath amenities by Apotheke, and an enveloping sleep environment to help guests unwind, with direct views of the iconic Times Square through floor-to-ceiling windows. Placing a focus on wellness, in addition to a state-of-the-art fitness center and signature hydration station, Tempo by Hilton Wellness guest rooms are also available, offering a Peloton spin bike and Therabody products, perfect for an in-room workout. The hotel will feature premium culinary options, including a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Bluestone Lane, the Australian-inspired premium coffee roaster, café and lifestyle brand where guests can enjoy specialty Bluestone Lane espresso drinks, teas, juices and more.
Tempo by Hilton Times Square guests will enjoy the benefits of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s distinct hotel brands.
For more information about Tempo by Hilton, visit Stories From Hilton.
