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Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Northeast

The Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Northeast is the ideal choice for both busy professionals and families seeking a relaxing stay. Enjoy attentive service, modern amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere, all within a stylish setting designed for both work and play. Plan your visit today and discover why we’re the preferred choice in Louisville!

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Meet Our People

Dylan Davidson

Executive Housekeeper

Hannah Heile

Sales Coordinator

Brian Hayden

Sales Manager

Jim Wuertz

Chief Maintenance

Lana Ulmer

General Manager

Teri Peniston

Assistant General Manager

Dylan Davidson
Hannah Heile

Brian is a hospitality veteran with a background in select service and extended stay brands. He has been with Musselman Hotels since 2011 and has been the Director of Sales at the Hilton Garden Inn Northeast since October 2017. He is a native Louisvillian and an alumnus of the University of Louisville. He enjoys golf, basketball, volleyball, fishing, and spending time with his family.

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Brian Hayden

Jim Wuertz started working for Musselman Hotels in 2014 as an assistant in maintenance.  Shortly after his hiring, he moved to the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Northeast as the Chief Engineer. Jim is married with three college-aged children, two boys, and the youngest a girl.  Jim likes all sports, his favorite being baseball.  Jim still plays softball and enjoys most anything outside.  He loves his job where he can keep a smooth running ship and helping others out as well.

Jim Wuertz

Born & raised in Louisville, Lana is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy & the University of Kentucky. Lana earned her degree in Hospitality Management & has been working in the service industry since 2005. She began her career with Musselman Hotels in 2011 as the Assistant General Manager of the Residence Inn Lexington South & then became the General Manager of SpringHill Suites in 2013. After much success in Lexington, Lana accepted the Assistant General Manager position at the Marriott Louisville East & moved back home with her growing family in 2015. Two years & one child later, Lana was thrilled to accept the General Manager position of the new Residence Inn Louisville East/Oxmoor. Lana is happily married to her husband, Sam, & they spend much of their free time chasing after their toddler, Max. She loves fashion, entertaining & cheering on the CATS!

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Lana Ulmer

Teri started working for Musselman Hotels at the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport in December 2013 as a Guest Service Agent. In March of 2015, she made a department change when she was promoted to Assistant Executive Housekeeper. After two years of learning the ins and outs of housekeeping, she joined the team here at Embassy Suites Louisville in May 2017. As a military brat, when she was younger, traveling was a way of life. Hotels became her second home. It was important to her that I always felt at home, no matter where my family was. In this same manner, it is important to her that our guests always feel at home. I have been married for 9 years and have two boys. Between baseball, basketball and going to school, we stay pretty busy. I play competitive kickball and sand volleyball. I love spending time with my family, traveling and going to the beach.

Teri Peniston

Recognizing Excellence

Associate of the Year
Anthony Adkins
2017
Associate of the Year
Elizabeth Shaw
2018
Associate of the Year
Jermaine Keltee
2019
Associates of the Quarter
1st Quarter 2024
Sofia Santiso
2nd Quarter 2024
Barbara Hoffman
3rd Quarter 2024
Anthony “Tony” Adkins
Associates of the Quarter
1st Quarter 2017
Shaunt Gasaway & Miriam Arcos-Valente
2nd Quarter 2017
Anton Pitts & Patricia Martinez
3rd Quarter 2017
Anthony Adkins & Jim Wuertz
4th Quarter 2017
Anton Pitts & Carlos Martinez
Associates of the Quarter
1st Quarter 2018
Michael Simpson & Larissa Williams
2nd Quarter 2018
Shaunt Gasaway & Mayra Meja Lopez
3rd Quarter 2018
Elizabeth Shaw & Norma Meja Lopez
4th Quarter 2018
Tony Adkins & Alex Lowery
Associates of the Quarter
1st Quarter 2019
Ricky Franklin & Angie LeDoux
2nd Quarter 2019
Jermaine Keltee & Jonathan Reyna
3rd Quarter 2019
Eva Flowers & Mike Simpson
4th Quarter 2019
Maria Reyes & Tony Adkins
Associates of the Quarter
2nd Quarter 2020
Jonathan Reyna
3rd Quarter 2020
Uriel Reyna & Brendan Hutchinson
Hotel Awards
Hotel Awards
Hotel Awards
Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2025
Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2019
Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2018
10 Top-Rated Hotels in Louisville 2016
We have been able to utilize the services of Hilton Garden Inn Northeast in Louisville, KY and have had the privilege to work with Brian. Rarely do we run into such personable and responsive service as he and the staff have provided. Brian is the kind of representative any company would want to have working with customers. Tony was kind and assisted in holding onto bags for our registering guests. Thank you to you and the staff, keep up the good work.
M. O. B.
The staff was very accommodating to myself and family. Hotel is at end of cul de sac yet next to very busy shopping area and close to freeway. Rooms were well maintained and clean and staff was awesome. I would totally recommend. Also continental breakfast was awesome as well.
Sarita S.
Very well-run hotel--we've been coming here for many years. It's always very clean, the staff is helpful and friendly. I want to give a special shout-out to Brittney who works the breakfast meal time. She does a super job keeping everything running right and is very friendly.
David S.
Very clean. Great price. Great location. We were checked in by Tara. What wonderful service and an amazing example of hospitality! Whatever you pay it’s worth it to interact with Tara! What a huge bright spot in our trip. Thank you, Tara!
Joel S.
The staff at the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Northeast welcome our family reunion this past weekend and we could not have asked for a better experience. Sales director, Brian Hayden, front desk, food service and all the employees were very polite and accommodating. Special shout out to Chef James and the server Lauren. Food and service the entire weekend was wonderful. Thank you and see you next time we come to Louisville.
Stephanie S.
Over the years we have stayed at this property five or six times. As with most service industries, the quality of service has deteriorated, but it’s still better than most. It will remain my go to hotel for the foreseeable future.
Robert S.