Hilton Expands Its India Portfolio with New Hotel in Gurugram
Gurgaon: Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, in Gurugram, a key city in India’s National Capital Region (NCR). The new Hilton Gurugram Baani City Center is set to open in Q4 of 2024, marking Hilton’s 27th hotel in India and the second collaboration with the Baani Group, who also owns the DoubleTree by Hilton Gurgaon Baani Square.
Located strategically along Golf Course Extension Road, the Hilton Gurugram Baani City Center will be near major business districts, entertainment hubs, and upscale residential and commercial areas. This location aims to cater to both business and leisure travelers, enhancing the city’s vibrant ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
- Strategic Location: The property is situated in Gurugram’s leading IT and financial hubs, offering convenient access to key business and leisure destinations.
- Property Features: The hotel will feature 223 rooms, including king rooms and spacious suites. It will offer over 15,000 sq ft of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) space, ideal for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Additionally, it will have four F&B outlets, an outdoor pool, and business and fitness centers.
- Opening Timeline: Expected to open in late 2024.
Statements from Leadership:
Zubin Saxena, Senior Vice President and Country Head, India, Hilton, expressed enthusiasm about deepening the partnership with Baani Group. He said, “We are delighted to deepen our partnership with Baani Group, with whom we are privileged to enjoy a long-standing relationship of more than a decade. I am confident that the Hilton Gurugram Baani City Center will be a perfect addition to the vibrant and cosmopolitan hub that Golf Course Extension Road has shaped into.”
Virendra K Bhatia, Chairman of Baani Group, highlighted the strategic collaboration with Hilton, stating, “We are excited to partner with Hilton again to launch this prime, new-build property in Gurugram. This development is a natural progression of our robust collaboration with Hilton, as Baani Group’s commitment to real estate excellence wonderfully complements Hilton’s signature hospitality standards.”
Saahil Bhatia, Managing Director of Baani Group, noted the success of their existing partnership and the shared values driving this new project. He said, “Our successful partnership with Hilton, exemplified by DoubleTree by Hilton Baani Square Gurgaon, has driven our expansion with Hilton Baani City Centre Gurgaon. Sharing core values of integrity, teamwork, and leadership, this project reflects our unwavering commitment to growth.”
With 26 operating hotels in India and 22 more in the pipeline, Hilton is on a trajectory to expand its presence significantly, aiming to triple its estate to 75 hotels in the coming years. This growth underlines Hilton’s commitment to the Indian market, solidifying its position as a leader in the region’s dynamic hospitality sector.
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