Hilton accelerates global hotel expansion this season

International

New openings from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to Hawaii and Spain strengthen Hilton’s luxury, lifestyle and full-service portfolio

Hilton is preparing a broad wave of hotel openings and renovations through the end of 2026, with several brand debuts in key international markets. Among the most significant developments are the arrival of Waldorf Astoria and Conrad in Malaysia, NoMad’s first Asia-Pacific property in Singapore and Hilton’s first hotel in Valencia.

Luxury brands expand in Kuala Lumpur

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is scheduled to open in October in the city’s Golden Triangle. The 23-storey hotel will offer 268 suites starting at 80 square metres, several restaurants and bars and more than 3,745 square metres of meeting and event space.

Conrad Kuala Lumpur is expected to follow in mid-December. The 481-room property will occupy 50 floors and feature five dining concepts, meeting facilities, a spa, fitness centre and swimming pool.

Singapore will meanwhile welcome the Asia-Pacific debut of NoMad. The 173-room NoMad Hilton Singapore is due to open on Orchard Road by the end of the year, combining luxury accommodation with dining and cultural programming.

First Hilton hotel for Valencia

In Europe, Cuber House Valencia, Curio Collection by Hilton is scheduled to open in December. The 84-room property in the El Cabanyal neighbourhood will include a restaurant, lounge club and rooftop bar and pool. It will become Hilton’s first hotel in the Spanish coastal city.

Another major European project is Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch. The transformation of the Grade I listed landmark opposite Buckingham Palace will create a 100-room luxury hotel with restaurants led by chefs Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud and a ballroom for up to 500 guests.

New hotels from Hawaii to Saudi Arabia

Hilton is also expanding across North America, Asia and the Middle East. Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi is set to become the first Curio Collection by Hilton property in Hawaii, while DoubleTree by Hilton Jeddah Al Nahda will add 261 rooms in northern Jeddah. Further openings include new DoubleTree hotels in Singapore and Kelowna, Canada.

Alongside new developments, Hilton is investing in existing properties. Conrad Indianapolis is undergoing a $25 million renovation covering all 247 rooms and suites as well as public areas, while Hilton Mexico City Reforma has completed a refurbishment of all 459 rooms and suites and its convention facilities.