Hilton President Kansas City

hey could to make it special/unique to us. The food was incredible and it is also very nice that the venue provides a vast majority of the little detail pieces that can add up quick. We couldn’t imagine our wedding reception being anywhere else!

you. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming but they make it so easy by providing a vast majority of the things you need for the space. On top of that, if there is anything else unique that is needed, Maurine was able to pull it off. We couldn’t have imagined having our wedding anywhere else!

anning and unbelievable passion!)- Here it is! Coming from a first time bride, that was not looking forward to wedding planning at all.. let me tell you.. Maurine was truly a godsent! From the start, I was blown away by the historic charm of the president, and elegance of the ballroom but Maurine is who sealed the deal. I went in scatterbrained, unsure of where and how to start, and she guided me through every step of the way making me feel so comfortable and confident that everything would come together perfectly (and let me tell you.. it did thanks to her!). Staff was absolutely AMAZING, quick, so nice and all I have to say is they made a 300 person party look effortless, which in reality is the exact opposite. Special shoutout to the staff!! and chef!! Both sides of our families are Italian so quality wedding food was important.. and wow!! food was amazing. large portions, everything was excellent and I'm still having people tell me how good the food was which is shocking for a wedding.. and a 300 person one at that. so Staff A+++, Chef A+++ , Maurine A +++++!!! My wedding day was perfect and its because of everyone above, so THANK YOU MAURINE AND ALL THE STAFF! My family and I cant thank you all enough!!

phone call, text and email promptly-no matter the day or time. As the Mother of the Groom this was very reassuring. Maurine's professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to outstanding customer service and satisfaction was evident in every detail from the menu to the room decor. The staff was attentive, prompt and courteous in serving and responding to requests. The food was served hot and was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the food and especially the time to gather. I highly recommend considering the Hilton President for Events and Banquets!

ect. As the mother I had a lot of questions and concerns up to the day of and she always took the time and was very patient with me. Maurine was very good at calming our nerves and letting us know that she had it under control. She was there for any questions on the day before the wedding and also all day on the wedding day. She went above and beyond when I dropped the box that I had all photos for the memories table. It fell out of my SUV when I opened the back and fell on the concrete. I also had the cake topper that my daughter was going to use in that box. It was my parents cake topper when they were married in 1951. When I walked into the hotel she saw that I was visually upset. After I told her what happened she took the box out of my hands and told me she would take care of it. The next day all the broken frames and the cake topper were super glued to perfection! The many people behind the scenes were obviously very good also. From the waiters and waitresses to the bartenders, all were very professional. Food was of very high quality. Being a hotel chain was expecting the food to be good but not excellent. However, I was surprised how excellent the food really was. Had so many guests comment on how good the food was especially the beef tenderloin.

we stepped foot into the hotel, we were captivated by its timeless elegance and charm. The beauty of the ballroom where the reception was held left us in awe, with its stunning architecture and exquisite décor setting the perfect backdrop for a magical evening. We were extremely blessed to have Maurine, the hotel coordinator, be a part of our daughter’s wedding celebration, and can’t sing enough praises for her dedication, passion and attention to detail. From the moment we met her, it was evident that she truly loves what she does, and that love translated into every aspect of our wedding planning journey. Maurine is the epitome of organization. She meticulously planned every element of the wedding from the venue layout to the wonderful dessert and coffee bar, ensuring that every detail was flawless. Her ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor is truly admirable. What truly sets Maurine apart is her genuine care and love for her clients. She took the time to understand our daughter’s vision for her big day and went above and beyond to make it a reality. Her warmth and enthusiasm made us feel like we were working with a friend. On the day of the wedding, Maurie worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Thanks to her meticulous planning and coordination, we were able to relax and enjoy every moment of the celebration without worrying about a single thing. We are incredibly grateful to Maurine for her dedication, professionalism and above all, her love for what she does. Thanks to her, our daughter’s wedding was nothing short of magical, and we will cherish the memories for a lifetime. We wholeheartedly recommend The President Hotel and Maurine to anyone looking for a stunning timeless venue with a passionate, organized, and detail-oriented coordinator who truly cares about making dreams come true.

de the decision making stress free. The day of the wedding they went above and beyond to make the room a one of kind that reflected the warmth and hospitality that as parents we wanted to convey. For the event itself the team and the service was outstanding. Ultimately you want an "experience" that is memorable and Hilton President did exactly that for us. We would highly recommend this team and this venue for a seamless and one of a kind experience.

ortant details and painted a vision for how the day would feel. She took us upstairs to the ballroom and described in detail how things would be set up so that we could truly visualize the choice of The President. After touring elsewhere, my fiance and I both knew that we didn't know a lot about planning a wedding but we trusted Maurine. The day of our wedding did not disappoint. Maurine handled every single detail and made sure every thing was perfect... not good, perfect. She truly cares about the experience and the magic of what a wedding day is all about, as if it was her own day. Our champagne was sparkling as we viewed the ballroom for the first time. One of my uncles told me it was the only wedding he had ever been to that was actually on time - that is the experience of working with experts! My experience getting ready at The Hilton with my bridesmaids was lovely. The natural lighting was perfect for the glam team. We had plenty of room and the breakfast choices were delicious. The Hilton's food for dinner was exceptional. Every guest loved the meal they had. Preparing food for 230 people would have you guessing the quality, but the chef did not disappoint. We had a Second Line Brass Band escort us into The President for cocktail hour (very loud) and we were worried that The Hilton would not approve... but they went above and beyond to accommodate us and the band. It was one of the highlights of the evening. Overall, we would 10/10 recommend The Hilton President for a wedding venue. I don't believe it can get any better.

anage so many moving pieces. We wondered about vendors coordinating with The President and how it would all go. Very quickly we got a sense of exactly how it would go. Maurine sat us down and mapped it all out. She was very organized and had a step by step, decision by decision road map of all the things we didn't know that we didn't know. She was patient and helpful. She gave advice and helped us visualize. She shared years of experience to help guide us as to what would work or would not. We always felt like we were in very knowing hands. When our day finally came the ball room looked like a fairytale and every detail was spectacular. The dishes and linens worked so well with the grandeur of the room. Our guests told us days later how they could not get over how good the food was because no one expects wedding food to be good. As we chose other vendors, when they asked where the reception was, they were visibly relieved to hear we were at The President. They all knew Maurine and all said that they were the best to work with. It made all the moving pieces come together so much more easily. Our guests commented several times on how it seemed every single detail was thought of and executed so well. We only have Maurine to thank for that. She genuinely cares about each event and takes it very personally if things are not exactly as we wanted them to be. She understands what your vision is and she makes it happen. The President even made the biggest accommodation of all by allowing a New Orleans style Second Line to parade through the gorgeous entrance and mezzanine. They made sure our day was exactly as we had hoped it would be. Very rarely do you hear that the wedding came off exactly as you hoped. Without reservation we can say that this wedding did. We could not possibly be any more grateful for all of Maurine's efforts and time and love of her profession. We absolutely recommend The President as a very special and wonderful venue to share a once in a lifetime evening.

ons staff who accommodated special requests for our out of town guests. Maurine, the wedding coordinator / catering manager, had every detail covered and was delightful to work with - she is a true wedding professional. If you're looking for a beautiful venue in KC with a wonderful staff and delicious food to create the wedding of your dreams go to the Hilton President Kansas City!

ook over. We were not informed of Keyli leaving until I had to call the hotel because I was not getting responses to e-mails. Maurine was great to work with! We did have a few hiccups along the way on food allergies, parking passes and additional fees that were not in the contract but we were able to get those straightened out. I think overall the hotel service was lacking. My parents checked into the hotel on Thursday and absolutely no acknowledgement about being the parents of the bride even though it was associated with their reservation. For the amount of money spent, they expected at least a "congratulations". On Friday, the groom tried checking into his room early (it was a reservation under my Hilton account because we used points). He was told a room was ready but he could not check in because he was not a Hilton Honors member. He goes "But I'm the groom does that count for anything?" and they told him no. Luckily, I was able to call Maurine and she was able to get him checked in. We also had welcome bags for our guests to be handed out as they checked in. We dropped those off Thursday morning to the front desk. We found out that halfway through people checking in on Friday that the front desk was not handing them out. Again, Maurine came through and hand delivered the bags for those that had already checked in. Overall, the reception itself was great! However, again the service was a bit subpar. The waitstaff was not refilling water glasses to the point the Mother of the Bride was refilling glasses and asking for pitchers to be refilled. Again, Maurine saw that and made sure to fix it. You could tell they were understaffed (a problem with all hospitality establishments right now) but I am just thankful we did not add on the tableside wine service because I do not think they would have been able to provide it.

beautiful and perfect it was. We used the Walnut Room and Congress Ballroom, both of which were elegant and beautiful. Everyone seemed impressed with the food served by the hotel. A special thanks to the hotel events coordinator Maurine Lenahan for all her hard work. She made our wedding seamless. I'm so happy we chose the Hilton President for our wedding.

r team made each moment special, professional and magical. The Chef and his team provided our guests with delicious rehearsal and wedding courses that were outstanding. The venue is historic, beautiful, glamorous and right in the heart of KC making for a special experience. We toured 10 wedding venue sites in the KC area and none more special then the President and it's staff! We loved our wedding experience.

ven better than we could imagine!

f were attentive, professional, and very easy to work with. A very special thanks to Maurine Lenahan, Wedding Coordinator, who provided excellent recommendations to enhance our original plan to make our day perfect. Maurine is very enthusiastic and enjoyable to work with and made sure the bride and mother of the bride were relaxed and did not have to stress the details. Maurine managed the event to our exact specifications, and she stayed in constant contact leading up to, during and through the conclusion of the event. We had many family and friends that stayed at the Hilton President before and after the wedding and they continue to rave about the beauty and history of the hotel. The lobby mezzanine was perfect for our cocktail hour and the ballroom was stunning for the dinner and dance. We really believe this is a top choice in Kansas City for a wedding venue that must be on your list to host your special event. Bob and Lisa B.

nificent room , fabulous food, great hotel rooms, attentive but invisible staff, all added up to help make our daughter and new son-in-law feel special. You made their dreams come true. Our guests were wowed by everything they saw and the food they ate. The separate cocktail hour on the mezzanine was such a nice touch to help entertain before the actual reception. I would suggest having late night snacks for the guests. That was a real hit. Keylie Kamin the Catering Sales Manager helped every step of the way. Very attentive and thorough. She has such great suggestions and kept such a cool head during the planning process. Thank you all from the Caffarelli/Cullen families.

ed. The hotel helped the brides family host a farewell brunch the morning after the wedding ~ great food, great service ~ highly recommend !!

imeless wedding and the President and their Congress Ballroom were exactly what we were looking for. The ballroom was the perfect size for our 125 guests, the room (and hotel) is absolutely beautiful, and Keyli and her team made sure everything was executed perfectly. Planning from out of state, we also loved the fact that food, bar, chairs, tables, linens, dining ware, etc. are all provided in house. It made those logistics so much easier on us and we were able to relax knowing the President team is a well oiled machine in knowing exactly what to do on their home turf! Guests also commented on how great the food was and the signature drink we were able to add was a complete hit! Keyli was amazing to plan with and truly handled every detail in making sure our reception stayed on track. She answered all of my (many) emails and questions, worked with our planner behind the scenes, and was in constant communication with us in the weeks leading up to our wedding. She even made sure to keep us on track with hitting our minimums, taking that stress off us and allowing us to simply make choices to enhance our night. We loved every minute of our reception and had absolutely no anxiety going into the night knowing that Keyli and team had it covered. In our opinion, this is the best reception space in all of downtown KC and I would book here a million times over!

this special day met all of our expectations . The hotel takes care of so many of the details and they were wonderful partners! The evening was magical, the food and service was outstanding and the night exceeded our expectations!

nens, candles, getting-ready rooms, separate cocktail hour location, and a room block so guests can go right downstairs to their rooms at the end of the night. Not to mention the beautiful hotel made for the best backdrop for wedding photos. I was pleasantly surprised at how far each dollar went. The pricing here is comparable to other empty, industrial-style venues. Because the hotel is so fabulous already (huge chandeliers, gilded columns, stunning dance floor) I did not have to spend much money AT ALL on additional decorations, dance floor, lighting, or flowers. The beauty of the hotel speaks for itself! The ballroom comfortably fit 200 guests with plenty of room for a band and dance floor. The room is not too big so the band acoustics were still great. It had the feeling of intimacy. The wedding coordinator, Keyli, was very responsive, helpful, and proactive. She was kind and worked within my budget. The entire staff was professional and easy to work with. Dinner service was a breeze and the bartenders made it so there was hardly ever a line. A true five-star experience!

ide us through the entire process. We met several times to discuss layout, food packages, drink packages, and final details. They are a full service operation and were able to add/provide beautiful details to our wedding day! Nothing was too big or too small for them to tackle. Keyli was always quick to respond and provided great insight. Our wedding reception was about 250 people and we had a live band. The space was perfect! Filled but not packed with plenty of room of a great dance floor. Food was delicious and presentation was exceptional! We received compliments from so many guests about the beautiful space, food, and service. We recommend Keyli and the Hilton President for all kinds of events!

n the tasting! Our guests are still raving about the beauty of the venue with its historic charm and elegance. Additionally, the location is amazing in the heart of downtown. We are so grateful that we selected this wonderful vendor for our reception! Thank you!

ballroom is the most beautiful one in the city. -Planning: Keyli knows her stuff. Every meeting we had she was prepared with questions for us and had thoughtful suggestions if I didn't know what I wanted. Every question I had was answered quickly, and she was always flexible with changes that happened along the way. She made it so easy! -Wedding Day/Weekend: The wedding was absolutely perfect in every way. The ballroom is stunning and the staff was on it for the set up, the dinner, and the bars. Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the meal and their experience. Keyli was a quiet presence however, likely running around crazy behind the scenes. I think when you read reviews and are looking for a place to have the most special day of your life, you want it to be easy! There is so much to coordinate you want to make sure your vendors are competent and on top of things. Keyli was absolutely all of these things and I couldn't have been happier with our choice.

being the lack of organization and difficulty working with Keyli. It would take days or several emails to respond. I implore anyone thinking of booking this venue to read below, these are highlights of mishaps but I tried to focus on what was not provided in the written contract as these were BIG DEALS. 1. We paid for an extra display appetizer table ($1200), was not provided. They only refunded part of what was owed despite it not being served. 2. They didn't to set up the centerpieces as listed in the contract. Included is mirrors, and votives. The only thing on the tables were the flowers we paid for. They looked empty and pathetic without the extras. 3. We had specified to have the player piano on during reception-- never turned on. We had specified to have the windows open during reception-- never opened. All this was in contract that was not provided by venue. 4. We had multiple meetings to ensure the room was flipped quickly to ensure 1 hour cocktail in between the wedding and reception. Wedding service ended at 5p, they didn't have the room flipped until 730p. We were promised plenty of staff for a quick meal service. Majority of guests didn't receive their meal until 830. Contract assured MAX 1.5 hr flip, definitely not performed. 5. My mother had to send back her steak because it was raw and the food was served cold. 6. We were assured that Keyli would act as an on-site coordinator of sorts, we saw her ONE time. The bridal party throughout the day had no idea where to go etc. We were assured there would be staff to help put out place cards, there was none. Had to enlist last minute guests to help. In addition, we were told staff would help place out the desserts, no staff helped and my mother had to place the desserts. There was no staff or help provided with loading/un-loading or clean-up. 7. No coffee or tea service was served as per the contract. 8. The bridal suite did not have any water pressure, we had to go to a friends room to shower the next morning. 9. The bartender kept leaving intermittently throughout the night, it got to the point where guests were pouring their own drinks. 10. The rehearsal the night before was chaos, the front desk didn't know what room we were rehearsing in, nor was I informed by Keyli, therefore the wedding party wandered around and ended up interrupting another wedding taking place trying to find the correct room for the rehearsal. 11. The venue has yet to release the Hilton honors points we are due in the contract (I'm writing this in February-- wedding was last October). Above are the big ticket items, there are many other details of disappointment but feel this is enough to hopefully dissuade another bride or groom for paying for a 4 star hotel wedding and receiving a 1 star service. Fortunately it is a gorgeous ballroom in itself which is the Hilton Presidents biggest redeeming quality. The hotel out of 'good faith' reimbursed a petty $480 for the apps not displayed and $1500 for everything else as they were clearly liable for multiple breaches of contract and they knew it. Overall cost was about $250/head, for that much I expected better. I write this in hopes of saving another bride/groom a horrible wedding. Thus I warn again, stay far far away from the Hilton President for your wedding if you can.

rooms to the venue to the honeymoon suite in one spot! We had 235 guests and we never felt crowded and the dance floor was amazing. Would recommend to anyone who wants a traditional, formal wedding venue!

of what we wanted. She answered our many, many questions in a timely manner. The staff was professional and friendly at all times.

ely, and had great attention to detail. The ballroom itself is so beautiful and made our wedding ceremony and reception feel so elegant without having to do much at all to the space. Being able to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and guest rooms all in one place was very convenient as well. Keyli and the team at The President made sure every detail was taken care of. I was amazed at how efficiently they flipped the ballroom from the ceremony to reception! All of our guests had nothing but great things to say about the food, space, and staff. I would highly recommend the Hilton President to anyone!

made the wedding planning process easy and fun. The staff that worked the event was very professional as well. I had many of my friends and family compliment me later on how well mannered they were. I highly recommend having your wedding at this venue

feel like a piece of cake. They were attentive, accommodating and all around a great group of people to work with. They helped turn all my dreams into reality, put up with all my questions and helped in anyway they could. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous but the easy to work with staff made it that much more beautiful.

g meetings with the ladies at the President, I am confident it would’ve been fabulous. You are in good hands here if you choose this as your venue.

wo weekends as we both live in different states. The President was the last venue we visited and when we walked in we were sold. The room is absolutely breathtaking and if you have an amazing wedding planner (Nellie Sparkman) and florist (Ashlie at Blue Bouquet) it becomes a dream come true. I would recommend the chicken over the beef for the entree. Our beef was more tender during our tasting and we would have gone with a different entree choice then the beef tenderloin the way it came out for our reception. The cocktail hour was perfect--we had the salmon, pork belly, and goat cheese which all of our guests loved. Additionally, we hired KCFLO to play the Hiltons lobby piano which was very classy and romantic and we would recommend to others using this for their venue. Lastly, we had a cocktail hour in the Drum Room the night before the wedding after our rehearsal dinner which was a blast! They make the best cocktails and the bartenders are awesome. The contact at the Hilton President Kellie is absolutely fantastic and works hard to make sure the experience is the best. Unfortunately, prior to Kellie stepping in we had two other contacts in the middle of COVID and given this we were even more grateful for our wedding planner. The hotel overall is doing a fantastic job regarding keeping everything safe and clean during these crazy times. My husband and I loved our choice in venue with the Hilton President and cannot wait to go back to visit!

in one. Sarah and Monica communicated constantly as we planned and during the weekend. They were nothing but helpful. Having them made us have no worries in our wedding day! The entire Hilton staff went above and beyond for us all weekend. We had probably 50 out of town guests staying and they all raved about the hotel and service. Thanks for not only making us at ease, but our guests as well! Oh and you CANNOT beat their beautiful ballroom - night time with all those windows open on the 12th floor was fantastic!

ork with. Our wedding day was made possible by Marissa and the staff at the President. Marissa was so attentive to our dream and made it a reality. The president answers questions that you don't even know you have! They were so accommodating and had such attention to detail from star to finish. The reception venue is timeless, gorgeous and so special. You will not regret having your reception at the Hilton President!

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Oklahoma). The catering manager, Marissa, is the best! Great communication throughout the entire planning process. She paid meticulous attention to detail and the timeline and has the patience of a saint. The venue (Congress Ballroom) is gorgeous and the food is delicious! The guest rooms are beautiful, clean, roomy and comfortable. Their accessible rooms are the best I’ve ever seen, complete with walk-in shower and a built-in shower bench. Our out of town guests thoroughly enjoyed the Drum Room where they could spend time catching up with old friends, making new ones, enjoying the family reunion, and toasting the newlyweds. They also enjoyed the proximity to Redemptorist, the Power and Light district, Union Station and River Market. Between Marissa and my planner, Alyssa from Simple Elegance, I was able to thoroughly enjoy the reception as did all of our guests. The evening flowed without a hitch. The only complaint was the reception flew by. We didn’t want the night to end. We had a farewell breakfast the next morning and again, beautiful set-up, delicious food and a gracious staff!

is perfect for weddings. The Staff and Marissa were so nice! From the second we came to tour the venue, all the way up to the day of, we experienced excellent customer service. Marissa checks in on you fairly often during the whole planning process, and happily dealt with all of our crazy last minute changes and decisions. If we could do it all again we would still choose to have my wedding at the President!

ank you to Marissa for all of her work in making our wedding day absolutely perfect.

extremely accommodating and flexible, especially when we started to make changes as close as a week before the big day. I had a ton of family stay at the hotel from out of town as well and they were all so impressed with the hotel itself. You can't go wrong choosing The President - we wish we could replay the whole day over and over again. Thank you!

ommodate us! The venue was beautiful but without Marissa it would have been just another pretty place. Working with her was like having your own personal wedding planner. The reception went off without a hitch and was delightful

e place. It was the first venue we looked at and instantly my heart literally dropped. My Mom insisted we look at other locations - but nothing we saw compared. It is BEAUTIFUL. Marissa was a life saver from beginning to end. She was incredible and helped us with all of the details! She was helpful when going over the contract and answering my parent’s questions. We met with her, I believe, 4-5 times, before the wedding. We had a food tasting - which was amazing! We had meetings to discuss details, finalize timelines, and answer any questions. Marissa was always available via email or phone. On wedding day she was also beyond helpful. Making sure we had room keys, calming me down, helping bustle my dress, moving our overnight bags, and a million other things. The Hilton President also had everything you needed. They have tables, linens, plates, eating utensils, drink glasses. So we did not have to rent anything. The only thing I had to get was a table cloth for the cake table because I wanted it to be different and more of a centerpiece of the room. The night of, the day following, and the weeks after the wedding so many people have complimented how beautiful the reception was. People have told us how good the food was. We also had late night snacks - pizza, sliders, pretzels and all our friends LOVED it. They talked about how it was literally the best surprise of the night. Ha! Everyone loved how cocktail hour was on the mezzanine and everyone was then transported upstairs to the beautiful ballroom. Everyone keeps talking about how beautiful the venue was. The only disappointing thing was the cake cutting. In our pre-wedding meetings, I mentioned that I wanted to make sure everyone got cake. We had a regular cake that served 118-120 people and a grooms cake that served 40 people and we had around 140 people. After the wedding, people told me that they little got a bite of cake and small slivers. This was kind of frustrating since the grooms cake was literally not even cut and we took it home after the wedding. There was a miscommunication somewhere, however, that is my only complaint and I didn’t even know about it on the day of. It is pretty minor in the scheme of things. If I could do it all over again, I would choose The Hilton President. The venue is beautiful - add some flowers and a DJ and that is all you need. The food is incredible. It is all organized and guests love how glamours it is. The Hilton is worth the money and my parents would say the same thing. It truly is worth every single penny. We are so glad we chose The President for our wedding day!

issa was helping us along the way throughout our entire engagement. She remembered every detail that we talked about since our first meeting. She answered all of our questions and then some! Marissa also gave suggestions of things that we never even thought of. She made our wedding day perfect. The entire staff was helpful, respectful, and kind. The ballroom was beautiful. The food was delicious. The cocktail hour while the ballroom was being flipped for the reception was the perfect amount of time. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about not only The Hilton President, but Marissa Pope as well!

reception! Marissa is a joy to work with, and her professionalism, organizational skills and attention to detail are a huge reason why the day was a great success! Best day ever!!

r, and I was always impressed by her memory and attention to detail. Over the course of our planning with her, we developed a few inside jokes, which showed me how much she listened to us and worked to really get to know us and what we wanted for our wedding. The Congress Ballroom is gorgeous, and I was amazed at how efficiently they “flipped” the room during our cocktail hour. They even ended up having to set up our reception flowers/centerpieces, (because of a miscommunication I had with my florist). Marissa and her assistant handled it all and were kind and wouldn’t even let me think about it. Their goal was for my husband and I to fully enjoy and be present and able to take in our special day, and they did this superbly. We were about ten minutes behind schedule, and Marissa made everything all flow seemlessly and kept my stress level down the whole day. I will also mention that the food was delicious, all of the service staff were kind and efficient. I would highly recommend having a wedding at the Hilton President.