ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News
Hilton is planning to boost its Turkey investments with new hotels in the Central Anatolian province of Konya, as well as other locations, top company officials have said.
There will be five DoubleTree hotels under the Hilton brand open in Turkey within the next year, DoubleTree by Hilton Vice President Gary Steffen said recently during a visit to the chain’s Istanbul-Moda location.
Hilton Worldwide announced in a press release on Nov. 24 the opening of its second Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Turkey, in the Central Anatolian city of Konya.
“The Istanbul-Moda Doubletree by Hilton is the first hotel to open by any brand within the Hilton Worldwide organization on the Asian side of the city of Istanbul. So this opening is extremely important for us, along with our network of other DoubleTree by Hilton hotels that are open or soon will open,” Steffen said.
“DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda has a central location with easy access to ports, both airports of Istanbul, stations of the metrobus, bus and train and also the Bosphorus Bridge. The hotel also provides easy access to the organized industrial zone on the Anatolian side. And the hotel will provide fantastic Bosphorus and sea views,” he said.
DoubleTree by Hilton part of Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels
Steffen said there were 11 hotels and resorts currently being run by Hilton Worldwide in Turkey and added that there were 16 hotels and resorts in the Hilton Worldwide development pipeline set to open during the next several months.
“Every opening in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels leads to our company’s future success to providing great hotels in Turkey to the world’s travelers. So we look forward to the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda and our brand’s four additional Turkish hotels as part of the company’s success in early 2011,” Steffen said.
Free cookies to guests
Steffen said every guest would have the opportunity to taste the legendary chocolate chip cookies that are special to DoubleTree by Hilton hotels.
“Our DoubleTree cookies by Hilton are delicious. We have shared more than 225 million of our cookies with our guests during the past 20 years. But they mean much more than that. Our DoubleTree by Hilton cookies are warm and welcoming symbols of our hospitality and culture,” he said.
Steffen also said the management team of DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda will showcase the brand and its unique personality and caring hospitality.
Hilton Garden Inn to open second Turkish hotel
Hilton Worldwide announced Nov. 24 that it would open its second Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Turkey in the Central Anatolian province of Konya.
The latest opening marks the continued growth of Hilton Worldwide in Turkey, a strategic development market with 16 hotels in the pipeline that will more than double the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels operating in Turkey by 2013, according to a press release by the company.
“We are delighted to be opening our second Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Turkey. This is a particularly exciting market for us, with both guests and investors interested in our award winning brand; the new Hilton Garden Inn Konya represents a fantastic addition to our global portfolio,” said Adrian Kurre, global head of the Hilton Garden Inn.
The Hilton Garden Inn Konya is located in a prime location in the exclusive and historic city center, adjacent to the Mevlana Center, one of Turkey’s most significant cultural attractions.
The Hilton Garden Inn Konya will offer 210 guest rooms and 18 suites, a contemporary designed lobby, 24-hour business center, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel, remote printing capabilities, the Garden Sleep System bed and proximity to the airport.
The hotel has capacity for up to 475 guests in its large ballroom and separate meeting facilities for up to 220 delegates.
The hotel will feature the Sumac Grill restaurant, offering international and Turkish cuisine and a lobby bar. Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts and the 24-hour Pavillion Pantry, offering a range of healthy snacks, desserts and fresh drinks. The hotel also features an on-site fitness facility, and for those who want to get some exercise in the comfort of their own room, the Hilton Garden Inn Stay Fit Kit.
Guests can earn and redeem Hilton Honors points at the hotel and take advantage of benefits enjoyed by over 26 million members worldwide.
“We are looking forward to welcoming guests to our new Hilton Garden Inn Konya. Our guests will experience the best in Turkish hospitality, with all of the hallmarks of the world renowned Hilton Garden Inn brand,” said Hilton Garden Inn Konya General Manager Serhan Dora.
Hilton Worldwide has had a presence in the Turkey since 1955, with the iconic Hilton Istanbul. The new hotels joining the Hilton Worldwide portfolio in the next three years will each represent one of the seven brands active in Europe including the luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts; full-service Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Doubletree by Hilton; and mid-market Hilton Garden Inn and economy Hampton by Hilton.
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