The Hilton Barbados Opens Its Doors
BARBADOS, June 6, 2005. Hilton Barbados, the newest addition to the Hilton Worldwide Resorts global portfolio of 57 upscale resorts, officially opens its doors today. To celebrate, the resort welcomes guests with two special Hilton HHonors(R) bonus offers, quadruple points or quadruple miles.
Hilton Barbados enjoys a prime location on the tropical peninsula of Needham's Point surrounded by two white sand beaches and pristine blue waters. This five star resort sits on the site of the old Barbados Hilton, five minutes from bustling Bridgetown, and 20 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport.
Danny Hughes, vice president for Hilton International, Caribbean, Central America, and USA, commented, "We are thrilled to open our doors once again in this supreme location, on the beautiful island of Barbados. The hotel is spectacular, the staff are fantastic, and we look forward to welcoming people from all over the world."
The hotel claims 350 ocean-view guestrooms, including 77 Executive Floor rooms and 33 suites. All guestrooms offer private balcony, separate shower unit, high-speed Internet access, two-line speakerphones with data port, and cable TV. Guests staying on the Executive Floor enjoy access to the Executive Lounge overlooking Carlisle Bay and offering complimentary breakfast, refreshments and hors d' oeuvres throughout the day, and exclusive check-in and check-out.
With over 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, Hilton Barbados features a 4,000 sq. ft. Hilton Meetings(R) complex, complete with business centre, boardroom, three meeting rooms divisible into six breakout rooms, and exhibition centre. Plus, the hotel boasts a 6,200 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom with a 570-person capacity - the largest hotel meeting space in Barbados.
The hotel features a large pool complex with whirlpool, LivingWell Express fitness centre with treatment rooms overlooking the Carlisle Bay, Kidz Paradise Club, superior food and beverage outlets, and a multitude of activities within easy reach such as adventurous water sports, world-class golf, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, scubadiving, sightseeing, a pulsating nightlife and more.
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