Crescent to manage Mississippi Westin

Crescent Hotels & Resorts assumes management of The Westin Jackson, Miss., expanding its portfolio with another Westin property.

Known as the “City with Soul,” Jackson is home to a music and arts scene and is celebrated as the birthplace of rhythm and blues. Located in downtown, The Westin Jackson has walkable access to the city’s cultural, business and entertainment destinations. Nearby attractions include the Mississippi Museum of Art, Thalia Mara Hall, the Civil Rights Museum, the Capitol, and the lively Fondren District. The hotel is also just minutes from the Jackson Convention Complex and Mississippi Coliseum.

Newly-built and opened in 2017, the Westin Jackson has Westin’s signature Heavenly bedding package, modern design and work-friendly layouts along with events and meeting spaces. Paying homage to the city’s musical roots, the hotel has a curated collection of electric guitars available for guests. The experience is further enriched by a variety of locally inspired art installations displayed throughout the property.

The hotel’s signature modern Southern restaurant has an open kitchen and craft cocktails. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor swimming pool.