MCLEAN, Va. / GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
Hilton Worldwide announced the addition of five new property signings to the development pipeline of Curio – A Collection by Hilton. They will join the eight hotels that have opened as part of the collection since it launched at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference about a year ago on June 2, 2014.
The five additions to the Curio collection pipeline include:
- The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton
- The Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
- The Partridge Inn Augusta, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
“With nearly 40 properties and 11,000 rooms either open or in various stages of development, Curio – A Collection by Hilton has quickly become one of the industry’s top performing hotel collections,” said Bill Fortier, senior vice president, development – Americas, Hilton Worldwide.
These signings follow news of recent openings of The Sam Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton on June 1, 2015 and Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton on June 2, 2015 which brought the number of properties currently operating in the collection to eight, including:
- The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton (Dallas, TX) (August 13, 2014).
- SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Curio Collection by Hilton (Las Vegas, NV) (September 4, 2014).
- Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton (Hollywood, FL) (October 30, 2014).
- The Franklin Hotel Chapel Hill, Curio Collection by Hilton (Chapel Hill, NC) (December 2, 2014).
- Providence Biltmore, Curio Collection by Hilton (Providence, RI) (December 16, 2014).
- Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton (Scottsdale, AZ) (April 27, 2015).
- The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton (Houston, TX) (June 1, 2015).
- Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton (Cupertino, CA) (June 2, 2015).
Additional Details for Newly-Announced Curio Hotels
The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton has been making history since the original hotel - The Pantlind - opened in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1916, featuring one of the world’s largest gold-leaf ceilings. Today, the property remains an integral part of downtown Grand Rapids and welcomes guests from all over the world to enjoy its classic and historic charm with newly renovated Glass Tower guest rooms, award-winning restaurants such as Cygnus27 and Ruth’s Chris Steak House as well as 47,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
The 50-guest room Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton was converted from a portion of a historic mansion in 1906 and is situated in the heart of one Buenos Aires’ historic neighborhoods, San Telmo. The hotel’s focus on exemplary design makes it a popular tourist destination.
The Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton will offer an upscale lodging option to travelers to Western Utah. With 117-guestrooms, the new-build hotel will be located in a beautiful desert community surrounded by large sandstone monoliths that feature balanced stones, known as hoodoos.
In the heart of the historic Summerville district, The Partridge Inn Augusta, Curio Collection by Hilton has played an important role in the community as host to events, family reunions and weddings in Augusta, Georgia since 1892. Today, it is a host hotel to one of America’s most watched and loved golf tournaments.
Named after Red Mountain, a local adventure hotspot known for its hiking trails and zip lining, Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton exemplifies the mission of Curio to intrigue travelers with hotels ingrained in the spirit and culture of their local communities. The downtown landmark, built in 1925, is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the city of Birmingham, Alabama.
More information about Curio – A Collection by Hilton can be found at curiocollection.com.
