Flagship Brand Welcomes Guests
BRUSSELS and McLEAN, Va., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today opened its newest hotel, Hilton Brussels Grand Place. The landmark building in the city center of Brussels is now welcoming guests, signaling the start of an exciting era of transformation for the hotel, with significant refurbishments commencing in the coming months.
“We’re excited to bring the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to this increasingly popular – and important – part of Brussels,” said Rob Palleschi, global head, full service brands, Hilton Worldwide. “Hilton Brussels Grand Palace is an exciting addition to a country with continuing growth that is not only host to millions of tourists and the European Parliament, but also several diverse multinational and governmental institutions.”
The hotel will offer 123 guest rooms, two accessible guest rooms, 34 deluxe rooms, nine family rooms, 29 executive rooms, 20 junior suites, six one bedroom suites and one presidential suite, conference facilities to host up to 200 attendees, an executive lounge, fitness center, restaurant, bar and private dining rooms. The hotel is centrally located, in close proximity to the Grand Place and the Square Brussels Meeting Center, and well connected with the metro and bus networks, airports and international rail services, which is ideal for both business and leisure guests.
“I am delighted to welcome our first guests to Hilton Brussels Grand Place today. I look forward to the hotel’s journey of rejuvenation, transforming the hotel to become a preeminent and vibrant venue, not only for our guests but also our neighbors and the community,” said Egbert Buursink, general manager, Hilton Brussels Grand Place,
Hilton Brussels Grand Place joins two Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Belgium: Hilton Antwerp Old Town and Hilton Brussels City, with Hampton by Hilton Brussels Louise expected to welcome guests in 2016.
Hilton Brussels Grand Place is located at Carrefour de l’Europe, 3 – 1000 Brussels.
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About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more than 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Access the latest news at news.hilton.com and begin your journey atwww.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers for the latest hotel specials. View a list of official social channels atwww.hilton.com/social. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s 12 brands.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,250 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 700,000 rooms in 93 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton, 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 an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide, and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
Contact
Jacqueline Toppings
Hilton Worldwide
+1 703 883 5381
jacqueline.toppings@hilton.com
Tilly Shirlaw
Hilton Worldwide – Europe
+44 (0) 207 856 8723
tilly.shirlaw@hilton.com
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