Hilton Hotels & Resorts®

BANGALORE and NEW DELHI, India and McLEAN, Va. – Hilton Worldwide and Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Bangalore Residences. The trendy upscale, full-service hotel is strategically located within the Embassy Golf Links Business Park, the hub of several Fortune 500 companies. Overlooking the expanse of the Karnataka Golf Course, the hotel is sited at the intersection of Koramangala and Indiranagar, and within a 25-minute drive of M.G. Road and Sarjapur Outer Ring Road, the commercial nerve centres of the city, offering easy access to the best in shopping, entertainment and dining. Hilton Worldwide forayed into Bangalore, earlier this year, with the launch of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore.

"As our fourth Hilton brand hotel to open in the country, Hilton Bangalore Residences deepens our presence in an important market in India, among our key strategic regions," said Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "With an exceptional location, distinctive, modern guest accommodations and a complete range of facilities and services for business and recreation, we are confident Hilton Bangalore Residences will become the first choice of travellers visiting this capital city."

Owned by Umbel Properties Pvt. Ltd. and managed by Hilton Worldwide, the hotel features 247 studios and one and two bedroom suites that range from a spacious 495 square feet to 1,335 square feet and are among the largest in the city. Each guestroom is purpose-built to meet every guest's needs, from transient business travellers to long-stay guests, offering dedicated living, dining and work areas and a fully-equipped kitchenette. The kitchenettes are furnished with appliances like microwaves, induction plates and refrigerators, providing guests the option of self-catering. The suites additionally feature separate living rooms, washers/dryers and dishwashers. Other highlights include the signature and luxurious Hilton Serenity Bed and an uncluttered work desk with an ergonomic chair.

"We are very excited to extend our portfolio in Bangalore with the opening of our second hotel in the city," said Daniel Welk, vice president, operations - India, Hilton Worldwide. "India is a key strategic growth market for Hilton Worldwide. Presently, we operate hotels and resorts in Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Vadodara, Pune, Goa and Shillim. Recently we also signed agreements for hotels in Agra, Jaipur and Lucknow."

Hilton Bangalore Residences offers four stylish dining venues. Ministry of Food is the all-day global cuisine restaurant. The Salt Grill poolside al-fresco bar and grill is an ideal venue to relax with a drink as the sun goes down. KLINX is the chic lobby bar and re:cess the coffee lounge.

Business travellers will be able to access round-the-clock business services as well as web-enabled computer workstations. The conference and events space at the hotel comprises two boardrooms, ideally suited for mid-sized and exclusive business meetings and social gatherings, and four meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 90 people in a range of settings. Recreational options include an outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, a 24-hour fully-equipped Fitness Centre by PrecorTM, a spa and an indoor Kids Play Area.

Hilton Bangalore Residences will participate in Hilton HHonors, the only guest rewards programme that allows members to earn Points & Miles for the same stay and redeem points for free nights with No Blackout Dates at over 4,000 hotels worldwide.

Hilton Bangalore Residences is located on Embassy Golf Links Road, Business Park, Bangalore 560071, Karnataka, India. For more information or to make reservations, dial +91- 80 - 6679 9999 or visit bangaloreresidences.hilton.com. Media can access additional information about Hilton Bangalore Residences at .

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more than 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 678,000 rooms in 91 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.