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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced
plans to expand its presence in Italy, with the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton
Naples Oriente and Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter´s, set to open next year.
Alan
Mantin, vice president, development Southern Europe, Hilton, said, “We continue
to experience significant growth across Italy - with more than 2,000 rooms in
our pipeline - and are pleased to announce two additional signings across our
full and focused service brands. With nearly 60 million visitors to Italy in
2023, we are excited to offer travellers further accommodation options in the
vibrant cities of Rome and Naples with DoubleTree by Hilton Naples Oriente and
Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter’s.”
Hampton
by Hilton Rome St Peter’s
Following
a franchise agreement with Italyhotelmanagement Srl, 124-room Hampton by Hilton
Rome St Peter's will be the brand's first hotel in central Rome and is due to
open in March 2025. Situated just a short distance from Via Gregorio VII and
close to the Vatican City, the hotel offers a convenient location for both
business and leisure travellers exploring Rome’s many landmarks. Guests will
have access to on-site amenities including a gym and two meeting rooms, and
will be close the famous St Peter’s Square, a marvel of Renaissance
architecture and home to works of art including Michelangelo's Pietà. The hotel
is also within close proximity to numerous local restaurants, offering guests
the chance to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine during their stay.
DoubleTree
by Hilton Naples Oriente
Following
a franchise agreement with F.G.N Horn Srl, Hilton will expand its full-service
property portfolio with the debut of Naples' first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel,
which is set to open in the spring of 2025. This 112-room property, centrally
located in Naples, is within walking distance of key popular tourist
attractions such as The Royal Palace of Naples, the Sansevero Chapel Museum,
and is a short drive from Castel dell’Ovo and the renowned Ruins of Pompeii.
Guests will have access to a gym, an all-day dining restaurant, and a rooftop
bar offering city views. For business travellers, the hotel provides a range of
versatile meeting rooms. Conveniently situated just 6.5 km from Naples
International Airport, the hotel serves as an ideal base for visitors exploring
the city or beginning their Italian journey to destinations like the Amalfi
Coast, Capri, or the Ischia Islands.
Guests
of both hotels will benefit from the award-winning Hilton Honors guest
loyalty programme, allowing more than 200 million members who book directly
with Hilton to earn Points for hotel stays and experiences. Hilton Honors
members can also unlock access to instant rewards and benefits, such as
contactless check-in with room selection and exclusive member discounts.
Hampton
by Hilton Rome St Peter’s and Doubletree by Hilton Naples Oriente will join the
99 strong portfolio of hotels trading and pipeline within Hilton’s portfolio in
Italy, including the recently opened Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection by Hilton; Mangia's Santa Teresa Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Milan Malpensa properties.
Image
Credit: © Hilton
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