NEW DELHI and MCLEAN, Va. - October 4, 2011 - Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of its full-service, upscale Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar under a management agreement with Eros Resorts & Hotels Ltd. Located just off the DND Flyway, Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar is a 20-minute drive from the commercial hub in NOIDA, a prime destination for information and software technology and IT-enabled services. The 168-room newly-built hotel is equipped with up-to-date technology and a complete array of amenities and guest services. It features two restaurants and a lobby lounge and bar. The business and recreational facilities at the hotel encompass a 24-hour business centre, outdoor pool, a fitness centre with a comprehensive range of cardiovascular and strength training equipment and a spa that offers among the finest city spa amenities.

Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, said, "Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar is our seventh hotel in the country. We have opened five hotels in India this year, and we plan to launch five more hotels over the next eight months. At the current pace, we hope to triple our presence in the country in the next two years."

Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar is in close proximity to NOIDA's business district, including the bustling Sector 62 and Film City in Sector 16, and within a 25-minute drive of Connaught Place in the city centre and popular tourist attractions like the Akshardham Temple, Rajghat, Old Fort and Humayun's Tomb. With easy access to the business, commercial, shopping and recreation centres, the hotel is an ideal base for business and leisure travellers.

Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar features well-appointed guest rooms, including four suites. The guest rooms start at a spacious 400 square feet, offering among the largest accommodation in the city. Dining at the hotel includes Infinity, the all-day-dining restaurant that offers an extensive buffet and à la carte menu of international and local delicacies, and S.P.I.C.E.D., the Indian specialty restaurant scheduled to open in December, that will serve the best of North Indian cuisine inspired by the colours, textures, aromas and flavours of Indian spices. The relaxed and welcoming ambience of The Lobby Lounge & Bar presents an ideal location for a meeting over a cup of coffee, quick snacks throughout the day and cocktails at leisure in the evening.

Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, said, "This has been an incredibly exciting year for us in India. Our Hilton brand is ranked as the leading international hotel brand in India¹ and Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar marks our third hotel opening in India this year. This hotel continues our brand's rapid expansion in this growing market and provides locals and travellers with another great hotel offering our signature hospitality."

The opening of Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar grows the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand portfolio in India to four hotels, including Hilton New Delhi/Janakpuri, Hilton Mumbai International Airport and Hilton Chennai. To download images and learn more about Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar, visit www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/newdelhimayur. To see recent and upcoming Hilton openings, visit www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/openings.

For further information or reservations at Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar, please visit www.hilton.com or call the hotel directly at +91 11 41105566.
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(¹Source: BDRC Continental 2011 Indian Hotel Business Guest Survey of 727 respondents).
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