New GM for Hilton London Kensington
December 30, 2013 - Hilton London Kensington has welcomed Linda Griffin as general manager, following her successful stint as general manager at Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest.
Griffin brings extensive hotel management experience to the role, with over 30 years of service in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Hilton London Kensington, Griffin worked at a number of Hilton Worldwide properties across the globe, including Hilton Park Istanbul and Hilton Athens. She started her career with Hilton Worldwide as an assistant front office manager in 1989, gaining experience in reservations and project management.
Griffin commented, “I'm delighted to join Hilton London Kensington as it is in a fantastic location, with Westfield Shopping Centre and the Royal Borough of Kensington on its doorstep. “I am looking forward to working with the hotel team to further cement Hilton London Kensington as one of West London's most distinguished hotels.”
With Portobello Market's world famous fashions and antiques nearby, in addition to Westfield's 380 plus High Street and luxury retail outlets, Hilton London Kensington is perfectly placed as a leisure haven. Nearby attractions also include Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Kew Gardens and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The hotel offers an executive lounge, 24-hour business center and 11 function rooms with up to 370 capacity.
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