Hilton Windhoek opening marks double milestone
Originally published on www.businesstravellerme.com 29/05/2011 - Filed under: News »
Hilton Windhoek has opened its doors, marking Hilton Worldwide's first venture in Namibia and 50th hotel in the Middle East and Africa.
Officially opened by the President of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba, the 150-room property is located in the heart of the CBD near Freedom Square, around 20 minutes from Hosea Kutako International airport.
The hotel contains a presidential suite, four diplomatic suites, four king executive guest rooms, eight king deluxe rooms, 22 executive rooms, 12 double rooms and 99 king rooms.
Amenities include a lap pool with sundeck, wellness centre with two treatment rooms and 24-hour Hilton Fitness by Precor gym, all located on the rooftop.
Restaurant choices encompass Ekipa, an all-day dining restaurant, Kalabar Bar and Terrace, Centrum Lounge and Terrace, Divine Wine Bar and the Sky Bar also located on the rooftop, for cocktails and light snacks at sundown.
Corporate travellers can make use of a choice of meeting rooms including a boardroom which can accommodate up to 250 guests as well as breakout areas suitable for tea and coffee breaks.
The hotel is operated under a management agreement with the United Africa Group.
Rudi Jagersbacher, area president, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said it was delighted to provide Windhoek with its first five-star hotel and has employed more than 200 local people to work in the property.
For more information, visit hilton.com
Report by Dominic Ellis
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