MCLEAN, Va. –
(Nov. 4, 2011) – Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of
a management agreement with HH Developments to operate a Hilton Garden
Inn hotel in Santa Fe – the capital city of the province of Santa Fe,
Argentina. The new-build Hilton Garden Inn Santa Fe, expected to
open at the end of 2013, represents the brand’s second development
project in Argentina, following the recent announcement of the Hilton
Garden Inn Zarate project – a management agreement with the same
ownership group.
“We couldn’t be happier
to announce this newest project in Argentina and bring another Hilton
Garden
Inn hotel to our part of the world,” commented Tom Potter, area vice
president,
operations, South America, Hilton Worldwide. “Hilton Worldwide
has a
commitment to grow throughout Latin America and introduce new brands to
new
markets. This agreement is the latest milestone in our efforts,
following
the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport in Chile and the
signing
of the Hilton Garden Inn Zarate in Argentina.”
Forming part of the award-winning,
mid-priced brand that delivers high quality and value, the Hilton
Garden
Inn Santa Fe will welcome guests to a waterfront location on the
Paraná
River. The hotel will form part of the new Santa Fe Port
redevelopment
project offering everything from a yacht club and shopping mall to
residences,
premium office space and meeting facilities. Santa Fe is served
by
frequent domestic flights to and from key cities in Argentina,
including a one
hour flight from Buenos Aires. The city is also a one hour drive
from
Rosario. Just
20 minutes from the international airport, the Hilton Garden Inn Santa
Fe will
welcome business and leisure travelers alike.
“We are proud to introduce the Hilton Garden Inn brand in Santa Fe, a
business
and cultural center surrounded by exciting nature-filled activities,”
commented
Adrian Kurre, Global Head, Hilton Garden Inn. “This hotel will be
a
welcome addition to our Hilton Garden Inn portfolio and we look forward
to
providing travelers with an upscale, yet affordable hotel in this
fantastic
destination.”
The strikingly modern six-story Hilton Garden Inn Santa Fe,
designed with utilizing natural light in mind, will feature 116 guest
rooms,
all with the Garden
Sleep System® allowing guests to adjust the firmness and softness
of
the bed, ergonomic Mirra® chair by Herman Miller, LCD
high-definition, flat-screen television, easy-to-set alarm clock with
MP3
connectivity, a spacious work desk, and a “hospitality center” that
features a
mini refrigerator and coffee maker.
For dining options, the hotel will
boast a full service
restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner, and
a bar, as well as the
24-hour Pavilion Pantry® shop with a selection of delicious
readymade meals, beverages and snacks.
Recreational facilities will
include a
rooftop swimming pool and a
complimentary fitness center featuring Precor® cardio and strength
training equipment, and Stay Fit Kits® that can be checked out from
the hotel front desk and enable guests to do yoga, Pilates and core
workouts in
the privacy of their guestroom or in the workout facility.
Travelers
to the Hilton Garden Inn Santa Fe will also have access to cutting-edge
and
flexible meeting space, as well as signature Hilton Garden Inn brand
attributes
such as complimentary Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business center.
The
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Fe will participate in Hilton HHonors®, the
only guest
rewards program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® for
the same
stay and redeem points for free nights with No Blackout Dates at more
than
3,700 hotels worldwide.
Santa
Fe, the capital city of Santa Fe province in Argentina, is considered
the ninth
largest city in Argentina based on metropolitan population. A
strong
manufacturing and agricultural center, this provincial capital sits
near the
junction of the Paranà and Salado rivers, and is connected to
the city of
Paranà by an underwater road tunnel about a mile and half
long. For the
tourist minded, the city
enjoys a subtropical climate with warm summers and cool winters.
Providing a mix of city and nature, visitors to Santa Fe can enjoy the
destination’s museums, art and nightlife, as well as outdoor
experiences such
as fishing, river walks and water sports.
Hilton Worldwide currently has 45
hotels and resorts in Latin America and is expanding throughout the
region with
a robust development pipeline that includes properties in Argentina,
Brazil,
Colombia, Mexico, Panama and Peru.
For
more information about this hotel and upcoming openings of the
award-winning
Hilton Garden Inn brand, guests should visit www.hiltongardeninn.com
About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is
the award-winning, mid-priced brand that continually strives to ensure
today’s
busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the
road —
from complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms
and public
space and PrinterOn mobile printing to the hotel’s complimentary
24-hour
business center to one of the most comfortable beds with the Garden
Sleep
System®. So whether on the road for personal or business reasons,
Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to
sleep
deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home. For
more
information about Hilton Garden Inn locations throughout North America,
Europe
and Central America or to find your next getaway, please visit www.HGI.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.
Hilton
Garden Inn is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company,
spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and
resorts to
extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton
Worldwide has
been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in
accommodations,
service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing
its
tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global
brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and
timeshare
properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf
Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels &
Resorts,
DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton
Hotels,
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand
Vacations.
The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton
HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or
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