Hilton Garden Inn Expands in Latin America with New Hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay and MCLEAN, Va. -- Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) award-winning brand of hotels, announced today the opening of the 172-room Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo, representing the brand's first hotel in Uruguay and latest addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 650 hotels worldwide.

"We are proud to continue our growth throughout Latin America with the opening of our first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Uruguay," said Adrian Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. "We are committed to global expansion and welcoming travelers with our brand's signature service, style and Satisfaction Promise™ in new destinations around the world."

Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo is located approximately 20 minutes from Carrasco International Airport, within Montevideo's World Trade Center with direct access to Montevideo Shopping Mall. Perfect for both business and leisure travelers, Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo offers guests first-class accommodation in the upscale Pocitos neighborhood. Guests can also enjoy recommendations from Hilton Garden Inn Team Members for additional area attractions.

The new hotel offers the high-end amenities and welcoming services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while on the road. All Hilton Garden Inn guests will see why Life's Better at the Garden™ through amenities offered at each Hilton Garden Inn location, including complimentary high speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business center, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a climate-controlled indoor pool. The hotel also features five meeting rooms offering nearly 6,500 square feet of flexible meeting space and parking access.

"The opening of Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo in Uruguay presents an exciting milestone , as we introduce a new brand in a new market, while opening Hilton Worldwide's first managed hotel in the country," said Tom Potter, senior vice president, Latin America and the Caribbean for Hilton Worldwide. "It has been a pleasure to work with Estudio Lecueder on this project and we look forward to welcoming travelers to our latest addition in Latin America."

Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo features 172 guest rooms, including 15 suites and four wheelchair accessible guest rooms, all with the brand's signature bedding featuring fresh, white duvets and crisp linens; a spacious and clutter-free work desk with an ergonomic desk chair; 40" LCD high-definition flat-screen television; and an in-room "hospitality center" with mini refrigerator, kettle and complimentary coffee.

Dining options include Sudestada, a second floor full service restaurant with stunning views of Puerto del Buceo, offering freshly prepared full, cooked-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a lobby lounge featuring international cocktails. The hotel also offers the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry^® shop with a selection of delicious readymade meals, beverages and snacks, as well as last minute essentials.

Montevideo is the country's economic and financial center and home to some of the most important business headquarters in the country - making business travel an important source of tourism. Leisure visitors also have an array of options in the city, with everything from the Ciudad Vieja historic area complete with museums, art galleries, stunning architecture and the Mercado del Puerto, to Plaza Independencia surrounded by the Solis Theatre and the Palacio Salvo – all major tourist sites in the city. Montevideo is served by international flights including a short flight from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo participates in Hilton HHonors^®, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles^® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, digital check-in and no booking fees only when they book directly through Hilton.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit Hilton Garden Inn Montevideo or call +1-877-STAY HGI.

Hilton Worldwide currently has a portfolio of more than 80 hotels and resorts open and welcoming travelers in Latin America. The company is actively pursuing additional Latin American growth opportunities and currently has a robust pipeline of more than 50 hotels throughout the region.

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