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Hilton (NYSE:
HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek, marking the debut of the global
hospitality company’s upscale and affordable Hilton Garden Inn brand in
Namibia.
Conveniently located close to the central business
district, the 174-guest room hotel sits within 500 metres of the Independence
Museum and the Craft Market and is just one kilometre away from the National
Art Gallery of Namibia. Overlooking scenic city views, Hilton Garden Inn
Windhoek boasts contemporary accommodations featuring rooms and suites
reflective of the city’s local and indigenous art.
Amos Mworia, general manager, Hilton Garden Inn
Windhoek, Hilton said, “We are thrilled to open Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek –
marking the brand’s debut in Namibia. Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city, is
known as the social, economic, and cultural hub of the country, making it an
ideal location to grow our Africa presence. We look forward to providing
reliable and friendly hospitality to domestic and international travellers
looking for an upscale yet affordable stay in Namibia”.
Alan Roberts, brand leader, Hilton Garden Inn,
said, “We are pleased to welcome Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek to our growing
portfolio of hotels in Africa. As one of the fastest growing Hilton brands on
the continent, with 17 hotels and 2,700 keys either operating or in the
pipeline, our priority remains providing guests with upscale accommodations and
modern amenities backed by Hilton’s renowned world-class hospitality. We look
forward to welcoming guests to a bright stay at this outstanding property.”
Namibia offers tourists wildlife, scenic beauty,
and a diversity of geologic phenomena, as well as sport and adventure
activities like desert safaris. Namibia's capital, Windhoek is the largest city
in the country, situated in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains
in the North, the Auas Mountains in the South, and the Khomas Highlands in the
West.
Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek offers several food and
drink options, including The Pekuta Grill & Bar, an all-day dining
restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast, transforming into a unique
dining destination serving continental dishes for lunch and dinner.
Alternatively, guests can enjoy refreshing drinks and bites at the 1001
Bar located on the ground floor. The Shop, a beloved Hilton Garden
Inn amenity, is the hotel’s 24/7 grab-and-go lobby café to enjoy a cup of tea
and specialty coffee that pairs perfectly with freshly baked pastries and light
snacks.
The hotel also features 66-square metres of
flexible meeting space with state-of-the-art facilities for corporate meetings,
conferences, exhibitions, and social events. For guests looking to keep up with
their fitness regimen, the hotel provides a fully equipped fitness centre, as
well as a self-service laundry, and an outdoor pool for relaxing
swims.
Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek is part of Hilton
Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 22 world-class
hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton
channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider
that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to
book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also
enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading
Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check in, choose
their room, and access their room using a Digital Key.
The hotel is a 45-minute drive from the Hosea
Kutako International Airport and enjoys great flight connectivity from all
major airports around the world while the local airport, Eros Airport is an
eight-minute drive to the hotel.
Across Africa and the Indian Ocean, Hilton has been
at the forefront of hospitality for over six decades with more than 100
properties operating or under development in the region. Hilton Garden Inn
Windhoek joins Hilton
Windhoek in Namibia, as well as Hilton
Garden Inn Tunis Carthage opening in 2025 and Hilton
Garden Inn Mauritius opening in 2026.
Book a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek or visit Stories From Hilton to
learn more about Hilton Garden Inn.
Image
Credit: © Hilton Hotels
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