Hilton inaugurates second hotel in Abu Dhabi

Hilton Hotels and Resorts has opened the Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi following a refurbishment and rebranding programme. The hotel adds 281 rooms to Hilton Worldwide’s UAE portfolio of more than 3,000 hotel rooms.

The Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi is located close to the Abu Dhabi International Airport and the National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi’s new Capital District. Its corporate facilities include a 700-capacity grand ballroom, a 500-capacity function room, five large meeting rooms, two boardrooms and a complementary business centre.

Leisure amenities include a luxurious and spacious spa with 15 treatment rooms, sauna and whirlpool, a 24-hour fitness centre and an indoor as well as an outdoor pool. There are seven bars and restaurants all serving a wide range of international cuisine and offering panoramic views of the city.

Rob Palleschi, Global Head, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, said: “The opening of our second Abu Dhabi hotel continues the outstanding 40-year legacy the company’s flagship hotel brand has enjoyed with the UAE.”

The all-glass curved design of the Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi defines the exterior of the property, giving the hotel high visibility. The interior features light-filled public spaces and comfortable guest accommodation ranging from classic and deluxe rooms to spacious junior and presidential suites, all finished with signature design pieces of marble bathrooms and featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Hilton Worldwide Middle East and Africa, said: “[The] announcement is particularly timely with all economic indicators suggesting Abu Dhabi is enjoying an exciting phase of visitor growth.”

According to a ranking by global meetings and events specialist International Congress and Convention Association, Abu Dhabi has entered the top 100 of the busiest global meetings destinations for the first time, a rise of 134 places. The capital has reported almost seven million guest nights last year, a rise of 13 per cent on 2011.