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Hilton to develop up to 100 NoMad Hotels following Sydell Group acquisition – Business Traveller

4Apr

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Hilton to develop up to 100 NoMad Hotels following Sydell Group acquisition – Business Traveller

Hilton has announced plans to expand the luxury lifestyle NoMad Hotels brand worldwide, following the acquisition of a majority controlling interest in the brand’s owner Sydell Group. There are currently two NoMad Hotels in Las Vegas and London – however the US property is excluded from the transaction, and will rebrand in the coming months. The NoMad London opened in 2021 within the Grade II listed former Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station in Covent Garden. To read our recent review of the property (published in March 2024), see: Hotel review: The NoMad London This hotel will be integrated into Hilton’s booking and Hilton Honors platforms later this year, and the group said that it “projects that as many as 100 NoMad properties will be developed globally over time, with a...

Is It Worth Upgrading From the Hilton Surpass to the Hilton Aspire? | Credit Cards

18Dec

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Is It Worth Upgrading From the Hilton Surpass to the Hilton Aspire? | Credit Cards

Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Hilton offers several co-branded credit cards for travelers looking for extra perks when staying at one of its hotels. These cards carry a range of earning power, benefits, elite status and annual fees. For many years, I used the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card but recently upgraded to the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. Although Aspire has a much larger annual fee, the earning power and benefits make it worthwhile. Here's why you should consider upgrading if you like staying at Hilton properties.Why I Upgraded From the Hilton Surpass to the Hilton AspireWhen I choose a credit card, I'm looking to get the most value from the card – even if it means paying a higher annual fee. I want to earn more re...

New Hilton Honors promotion offers up to 2,500 bonus points per stay – Business Traveller

17Dec

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New Hilton Honors promotion offers up to 2,500 bonus points per stay – Business Traveller

Hilton Honors has launched a new bonus points promotion for members staying in early 2024. The Points Plus promotion is offering a bonus of 2,000 points per stay, and an additional 500 bonus points when using the group’s Digital Key service. To be eligible for the bonus points members must register at hiltonhonors.com/PointsPlus before completing a stay within the promotional period. The offer is valid at any hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio, and there is no limit to the number of bonus points which can be earned during the promotion (the 500 points for using the Digital Key can only be earned once per stay). Hilton Honors launched the Digital Key service in 2015, allowing members to bypass the hotel check-in desk and access their room and any other part of the property that r...

Hilton introduces Curio Collection by Hilton to India

18Nov

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Hilton introduces Curio Collection by Hilton to India

Hilton announced the signing of the first Curio Collection by Hilton in India through a franchise hotel agreement between Hilton and Roach Lifescapes Pvt Ltd, marking the brand’s debut in the Indian market. Curio Collection by Hilton represents a global collection of premium upper upscale hotels and resorts handpicked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Conveniently situated approximately one hour from the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru airport, the property in Whitefield, Bengaluru is poised to deliver an exceptional, one-of-a-kind stay in the vibrant city. Complemented by distinctive architecture and contemporary design, the hotel will feature a total of 221 well-appointed rooms, from king rooms to spacious suites, and o...

Tru by Hilton to open first NYC property – Business Traveller

8Nov

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Tru by Hilton to open first NYC property – Business Traveller

Hilton is set to open the first New York City property under its mid-market Tru by Hilton brand in the coming months. A press release states that Tru by Hilton Brooklyn will debut at the end of 2023 (although the hotel’s website currently says it is accepting reservations from 3 February, 2024). The 114-room property is located in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighbourhood, within walking distance of Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Barclays Center, and features a business centre and free hot breakfast and wifi. Hilton launched the Tru brand in 2016, at the time stating that it was aimed at “filling a massive void in the midscale category in the US and Canada”. Hilton unveils Tru by Hilton midscale brand It has since grown to 250 properties – almost all of them in t...

Hilton to add hotel next to Gare de Lille-Europe – Business Traveller

30Oct

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Hilton to add hotel next to Gare de Lille-Europe – Business Traveller

Hilton is set to add its first property in the northern French city of Lille next year. The former Crowne Plaza Lille Euralille is available to book via hilton.com from 1 November – initially operating as the independent Hotel Lille EuraLille before becoming the Hilton Lille in summer 2024 following renovations. The 124-room hotel is located next to Gare de Lille-Europe, with its Eurostar and TGV connections. Features will include Europa restaurant and COOPER bar, as well as a new executive lounge, and 360 sqm of meeting and events space. There are currently 23 Hilton group properties trading in France, including the recently opened Canopy by Hilton Cannes. Hilton to debut Canopy brand in Cannes Commenting on the news Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Europe, Middl...

Hilton London Olympia to more than double in size – Business Traveller

26Oct

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Hilton London Olympia to more than double in size – Business Traveller

Plans have been unveiled to renovate and extend the existing Hilton London Olympia, adding hundreds of additional rooms and new rooftop space. Frogmore and C1 Capital – which together acquired the property in 2022 – have been granted planning consent to more than double the hotel’s room count from 404 to 905 rooms. Part of the property’s existing structure will be retained, and a new rooftop garden and bar will be added alongside the additional bedrooms. The hotel is located at 380 Kensington High Street, a few minutes’ walk from Kensington Olympia station. The area is currently undergoing significant regeneration, with the Olympia London exhibition centre being redeveloped, and new citizenM and Hyatt Regency properties also being built. Hyatt to open Regency property in London’s Olympia...

22Oct

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Hilton to debut LXR brand in Italy – Business Traveller

Hilton has announced plans to add the first Italian property under its luxury LXR Hotels and Resorts brand. The existing four-star Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda will joins Hilton’s luxury portfolio in 2026, following a multimillion Euro renovation project, which the group said would elevate the hotel’s interiors “while preserving the grand facade”. It’s not clear if the property will remain open during the renovation works – Business Traveller has contacted Hilton for clarification, and will post any response here. When completed the hotel will offer 160 rooms – the majority featuring lake views and private balconies – as well as outdoor swimming pools, two signature restaurants, two bars, a spa, fitness centre and “a majestic ballroom with an expansive terrace overlooking the lake”. Hi...

Hilton to open Canopy hotel in Polish capital – Business Traveller

20Oct

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Hilton to open Canopy hotel in Polish capital – Business Traveller

Hilton has announced plans to open the first property in Poland under its lifestyle Canopy brand. Canopy by Hilton Warsaw is scheduled to open in 2025 at Wilcza 50/52, around ten minutes’ walk from the Palace of Culture and Science and Warsaw Central Station. The 170-room hotel will the brand’s signature Canopy Central lobby hub, as well as meeting and events space, and a rooftop terrace “where visitors can enjoy a coffee or cocktail alongside a menu of delicious, locally-inspired dishes”. Hilton said that the hotel’s design would include “sweeping glass walls on the ground floor”, and “dramatic curved balconies offering a subtle nod to the arches of Baroque architecture found in the city”. The group currently operates 29 properties across Poland, including six in Warsaw. Recent openings...

Hilton unveils autumn menus with carbon labelling across UK hotels – Business Traveller

12Oct

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Hilton unveils autumn menus with carbon labelling across UK hotels – Business Traveller

Earlier this year Hilton introduced carbon labelling onto menus across almost 30 hotels in the UK, and has now revealed insights based on guests’ dining choices. The hotel company has worked with sustainability experts Klimato to develop its menus and promote lower carbon options, labelling dishes as low, medium or high impact based on the carbon footprint per serving. The labelling first appeared on menus in May across select hotels in UK cities such as London, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle. Its intention is to inspire guests to consider the environmental impact of their choices when dining at the restaurants, with almost half of the dishes served at participating hotels identified as ‘low impact’. Initial findings suggest that the labelling encourages guests to make informed choices, ...