Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Opening of Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk in Connecticut
Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 170-room Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk, in Norwalk, Conn., representing another addition to its growing roster of more than 90 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across North America.
Widewaters New Castle Norwalk Company, LLC, under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchise subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation, operates the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk. New Castle Hotels manages the hotel.
"Hotel accommodations representing the upper end of the mid-priced hotel category are in high demand among cost-conscious business travelers as well as leisure travelers seeking a weekend getaway or vacation," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn for Hilton Hotels Corporation. "Hilton Garden Inn hotels are uniquely designed to meet the needs of this burgeoning segment."
A low-rise, three-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk features: a signature glass-walled Pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill restaurant, offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner; room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; three meeting rooms with 1,800 square feet of flexible meeting space; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; and an on-site laundry facility.
Guest room accommodations and features include: a hospitality center with a microwave oven, coffee maker and mini refrigerator; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hair dryer; and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services include on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.
Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: a spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable computer; high-speed Internet access; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.
Members of the Hilton HHonors guest reward program can earn Points & Miles for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay. Hilton HHonors provides more rewarding choices than ever before with more than 55 major airline, car rental and other travel-related companies.
Recreational facilities consist of a fitness room, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Beaches, golf courses and tennis courts are also nearby.
"The hotel's residential feel will appeal greatly to business travelers seeking a home-like atmosphere featuring warm decor and appointments, as well as leisure travelers visiting friends and relatives in the southwest Connecticut area," said Lowell Beebe-Center, general manager.
Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of Hilton's franchise growth strategy. More than 200 Hilton Garden Inn properties are currently open or under development in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk's address is 560 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851; phone 203/523-4000; fax 203/523-4050. The hotel is situated off I-95 (Exit 15) or off the Merritt Parkway (Exit 40B), three miles from downtown Norwalk and 45 miles from both New York City and New Haven. The hotel is across from the Merritt corporate office park and various corporations such as Arch Chemicals, ABB, Olin, Perkin Elmer Inc., and Pepperidge Farm. The Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk is also convenient to attractions such as the Maritime Aquarium and the trendy SoNo waterfront district.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a pre-eminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 1,900 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best-known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Harrison Conference Centers, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Red Lion Hotels & Inns.
SOURCE Hilton Hotels Corporation