FROM STUTTGART TO SOUTH AFRICA, HERE'S WHERE HILTON IS OPENING AND RENOVATING THIS SEASON
As Hilton enters its fourth quarter, the hospitality company is continuing its expansion with brands entering new markets for the first time. |
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FROM STUTTGART TO SOUTH AFRICA, HERE'S WHERE HILTON IS OPENING AND RENOVATING THIS SEASON
As Hilton enters its fourth quarter, the hospitality company is continuing its expansion with brands entering new markets for the first time. |
Category: Worldwide - Industry economy
- Hotel opening vRenovation / Addition
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2024-09-19
 Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport
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Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside is connected to ICONSIAM, offering seamless access to one of Bangkok’s mega-lifestyle malls which opened in 2018. Ideally located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, guests can access this dynamic part of the city on boats and water taxis that offer a backdrop of stunning temples, palaces, and historic landmarks. Situated just a 10-minute walk from the pier, the hotel offers convenient access to a variety of leisure attractions, retail malls, and trendy food and beverage options available along the Chao Phraya River Express Boat route. The hotel features 241 well-appointed rooms, along with an all-day restaurant and three spacious meeting rooms with glass windows, allowing a flood of natural light. Guests looking to unwind can enjoy the fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool.
Anticipated Conversion Date: October 2024
LXR Hotels & Resorts will expand its West Coast footprint with the addition of Beach Village at The Del and Shore House at The Del, located within San Diego’s legendary Hotel del Coronado, one of the most famous resorts in the United States dating back to 1888. Beach Village at The Del welcomes guests to picture-perfect private beachfront cottages and villas just steps away from pristine golden sand beaches, while Shore House at The Del is a boutique luxury oceanfront resort offering captivating views, sophisticated amenities and indulgent experiences crafted for moments of togetherness and social connection via poolside cabanas, a seaside living room bistro and more. Both properties offer distinct, exclusive, and elegant residential-style accommodations that elevate guest journeys at Hotel del Coronado, accentuated by activities and immersive experiences—from an invigorating swim overlooking the Pacific Ocean, to sunrise yoga and riding the waves during magical sunsets, to world-class dining that showcases the freshest ingredients in Southern California and beyond. Shore House and Beach Village are part of the Hotel del Coronado evolution that includes a more than $550 million dollar restoration by Blackstone Real Estate, intended to preserve the resort’s history and legacy, while enhancing its cultural connectivity, and cementing a place for future generations of guests to enjoy this iconic destination for decades to come.
Anticipated Opening Date: October 2024
Building on Hilton’s impressive footprint in Nashville, The Printing House Hotel Downtown Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton will soon offer guests a unique stay steps away from the city’s top attractions. Inspired by Nashville’s rich printing history, the hotel pays homage to Music City’s past through elevated design, comfortable guest rooms and authentic experiences. Guests can enjoy the property’s terrace with gorgeous views of Downtown Nashville and enjoy a bite to eat at the on-site cafe. Four-legged friends will also be welcomed at The Printing House.
Anticipated Opening Date: October 2024
The brand’s first property in North Carolina, Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown is designed for guests seeking to maintain their routine while traveling. With comfortable bedding, Bluetooth mirror with speakers and Apotheke bathroom amenities, Tempo Raleigh guest rooms are designed with the wellness-conscious guest in mind. Food & beverage offerings include the brand’s signature Moonsong Cafe & Lounge developed in partnership with Bluestone Lane and Urban Oak, the hotel’s rooftop bar. Pelotons can also be found on-site, both in the state-of-the-art fitness center and in Tempo Wellness Rooms.
Anticipated Opening Date: October 2024
Description: The 225-room hotel is set in 10-hectares of peaceful grounds with beautiful gardens and a lake. Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch also has an impressive range of leisure and spa facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, multiple saunas, seven treatment rooms, a gym and two tennis courts. With elements that date back over 400 years, the property itself is situated within a 15-minute drive from some of the city’s most frequented locations, including the city center, main train station and Frankfurt International Airport. The location provides ease for travelers who are wanting to explore, while also giving them the opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility that the hotel and its surroundings have to offer.
Anticipated Opening Date: November 2024
Description: Designed to cultivate connection and productivity, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown offers an ideal setting for corporate events and special moments in downtown Raleigh. The perfect home base for exploration, popular sights including the North Carolina State Capitol, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, and historic City Market, are all within a half mile of the hotel. During a stay, guests can enjoy over 3,400 square feet of meeting space and a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking downtown.
Anticipated Opening Date: November 2024
Description: Hampton by Hilton Grayston Sandton marks the brand debut of Hampton by Hilton in Africa. Located in Johannesburg, the property will feature 158 thoughtfully designed guest rooms, a welcome zone, fitness area and an outdoor pool.
Anticipated Opening Date: November 2024
Description: Overlooking the River Nile, Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi will be located within five kilometers of Cairo’s most popular attractions, including the Church of the Virgin Mary, Hanging Church, the Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and the Coptic Museum. Cairo International Airport CAI is 28 km away. The hotel will offer several restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre.
Anticipated Opening Date: December 2024
Description: The first Canopy by Hilton in South Dakota, the 216-room Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown, is expected to open in early fall 2024 in The Steel District next to historic Falls Park and Levitt Outdoor Amphitheater. Overlooking the river, the property offers an on-site restaurant with patio, and is perfect for hosting meetings and events, featuring nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom that can host up to 750 guests. The hotel is within walking distance to nearby attractions, museums, local art galleries and eateries and guests can also explore downtown Sioux Falls with the property’s complimentary Canopy bikes.
Anticipated Opening Date: Q4 2024
Description: Set in the modern resort town on the coast of the Red Sea, DoubleTree by Hilton Mangroovy El Gouna will offer guests a year-round modern urban resort experience in a prime location with access to a private sandy beach and family-friendly facilities. Guests will have a variety of activities to choose from in the surrounding area, including kite surfing as El Gouna is known for excellent wind conditions for all levels of kitesurfers. Known for its sandy beaches and lagoons, El Gouna will provide guests with a sunny retreat by the glistening sea.
Anticipated Opening Date: By end of year
Description: This opening will mark the entry of Hilton’s industry-disrupting premium economy brand to mainland Europe. Spark by Hilton Stuttgart Sindelfingen is a 103-room property ideal for guests looking to maximize the value of their travel budget without compromising on quality. The hotel will deliver friendly essentials with unexpected touches, as well as Spark’s signature amenities, such as bright guest rooms and bathrooms; a daily breakfast buffet with premium coffee, juice and bagels; signature Hydration Cart and a 24-hour hour retail market, where on-the-go travellers can purchase food, drinks and other essentials. The hotel will be located in the city of Sindelfingen, home to a prominent Mercedes-Benz plant and the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Located just 16 minutes from Stuttgart Airport, the hotel is also a 3-minute walk from Sindelfingen's train station, a short journey from Stuttgart’s main train station.
Renovations
Renovations Completed: July 2024
Description: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Downtown has completed an extensive renovation, including a redesigned atrium, lobby, guest rooms, fitness center, and indoor pool. The 241 all-suite rooms feature geometric carpeting, custom artwork inspired by Salt Lake City, and upgraded kitchen amenities. The hotel’s restaurant, Red Beryl Kitchen, and bar, Red Beryl Bar, offer locally driven food and beverage concepts, adding to the hotel's transformation into a social hub for business and leisure travelers alike.
Renovations Completed: August 2024
Description: Hilton Bali Resort has expanded its prestigious collection of dining venues with the launch of Elara, a new adults-only seaside lounge and bar inspired by the timeless allure of the Mediterranean. Elara’s debut completes the resort’s comprehensive renovation, which also includes refreshed accommodations, a vibrant kids' club and versatile event spaces. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, Elara invites guests to escape to a world of sun-kissed shores where time stands still. The menu features classic Mediterranean dishes highlighting the region's renowned focus on wellness and nutritious, flavorful cuisine. Those looking for a more intimate dining experience can enjoy their meals indoors, where the restaurant’s interiors center on an olive tree, symbolizing renewal and rejuvenation, and comprise light wood and natural fabrics to recreate Greece’s effortless idyll.
Renovations Completed: August 2024
Description: Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, located 15 minutes from Port Canaveral and 25 minutes from Kennedy Space Center, has undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation featuring a refreshed lobby with sandy hues and ocean-inspired artwork that captures the essence of coastal living. Guests can relax in newly renovated guest rooms with soothing blue tones and local surfing photography or enjoy the hotel's beachfront dining venues with refreshed menu concepts. New amenities include a redesigned pool area with fire pits, and a surf-inspired lounge.
Renovations Completed: September 2024
Description: Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro debuted a new rooftop experience in September. Rio Rooftop & Lounge is a cozy, modern charming bistro that combines art from renowned artists, local products and a menu inspired by Brazilian and French cuisines.
Renovations Completed: Q3 2024
Description: This fall, Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill marked the completion of their public spaces renovation, including a modern, sleek design to the hotel’s lobby and one of its dining venues, Federal City Bar, to transform the spaces into a vibrant guest experience. In addition to being steps away from the US Capitol Building, guests will enjoy being within walking distance from many of the nation’s historical landmarks. The property is proudly the only hotel that offers rooms with a direct view of the US Capitol and offers more than 19,000 square feet in event space including a large ballroom and skylight-filled atrium, perfect for meetings, weddings and events.
Renovations Completed: Q3 2024
Description: Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation to its 221-room property. Designed by EOA Group, the 10-month project included a complete guest room renovation, including an expansion of living rooms in suites and luxury case goods and furniture throughout every room. The renovation included the addition of 60 new Starlight Patios for suites on the first floor, featuring a 36” fire bowl. For those attending a meeting or event, guests will enjoy the remodeled 4,000-square-foot Tequa Ballroom.
Renovation to be Completed: Q4 2024
Description: Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa is currently undergoing a soft refurbishment to refresh its villas. The walls have been painted with a whitewash and redecorated to create a lighter, more airy ambiance. Located 7 kilometres from Victoria on Mahé Island, Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa is an adult-only resort offering an unrivalled sanctuary with uninterrupted tranquillity and privacy. Every stay promises an enchanting experience, with 56 private cliffside villas adorned with balconies that unveil awe-inspiring views of the majestic Indian Ocean and the famous Beau Vallon beach. Boasting the only gin bar in Seychelles and exceptional dining moments, guests can savour authentic Creole flavours at Mahé Restaurant and dine al fresco at Wave. The Oceanview Bar & Restaurant is perfect for cocktails, light bites, and live music. At the resort, guests can choose from many relaxing treatments delivered by the resort's well-trained therapists. Other leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a state-of-the-art gym.
Renovations Completed: 2024
Description: Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, which is directly connected to O’Hare International Airport via an underground walkway, introduced a new fitness center with over 3,200 square feet of dedicated wellness space, inviting guests to keep up their routine when on the road. Amenities include a dedicated yoga + Pilates station; a Hilton virtual training center featuring dedicated flat-screen TVs for connectivity to 1:1 sessions; Peloton Bikes, ellipticals and treadmills for cardio lovers; and for strength training enthusiasts, a variety of equipment and free weights from 5 lbs - 65 lbs. Additionally, the property unveiled its new Coleman Ballroom, featuring over 8,400 square feet of flexible space, increasing the hotel’s event footprint to over 53,000 square feet.
In Case You Missed It
- Graduate by Hilton Princeton opened, transforming a historic 1918‑era student dormitory into a 180‑key boutique hotel.
- Hilton debuted in Nepal with the opening of the 172-room Hilton Kathmandu, featuring five unique dining venues.
- The first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property opened in Rio de Janeiro. The 135-room Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is in the trendy Botafogo neighborhood and offers a rooftop bar and pool terrace.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Nice Centre Iconic opened on the stunning Mediterranean Coast as the perfect hub for exploring the French Riviera.
- DoubleTree by Hilton hit its 100th property milestone in Asia Pacific. The milestone is driven by recent and upcoming hotel openings including DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran and DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Bintaro Jaya in Indonesia; DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station and DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle in Japan; DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Whitefield in India; and DoubleTree by Hilton Yantai Golden Coast in China.
- Hilton debuted in Laos with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane. The hotel boasts 188 well-appointed rooms featuring uninterrupted views of the cityscape or the Mekong River, as well as three dining concepts, a rooftop pool and a fully-equipped fitness center.
- Marking the brand’s launch in Japan, the 308-room Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda opened and is poised to be the stomping ground of the cool and cultured set who value the experience of exploring the city like a true local.
- The 313-room Hilton Kyoto opened in Kawaramachi-Sanjo, the heart of downtown Kyoto, near the central business and shopping districts, surrounded by classical Buddhist temples, Zen gardens, Shinto shrines, and museums. The hotel features four dining outlets including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a bar and a café, as well as a fitness center, spa, indoor pool, an executive lounge, and banquet and meeting rooms.
- Hilton opened its 700th hotel in the greater China region with the opening of Conrad Chongqing, which features four dining venues, including a hidden speakeasy.
- Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham, marked the brand’s entry into the Canadian market, signaling an important growth milestone for the rapidly expanding premium economy brand.
 Photo credit © Hilton Worldwide
 Hilton Bali Resort Elara Cabanas
Photo credit © Hilton Worldwide
 DoubleTree by Hilton Mangroovy El Gouna Resort
Photo credit © Hilton Worldwide
 Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown rendering
Photo credit © Hilton Worldwide
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