COVER STORY | Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
South Africa’s first Hilton Garden Inn
to open at Umhlanga Arch
The first Hilton Garden Inn is set to open later this month in Umhlanga. Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch in Umhlanga, Durban, forms part of Umhlanga Arch, a significant mixed use development, now completed, in Umhlanga’s Ridgeside precinct. This comes after Hilton and UA Hotel signed a management agreement to open the hotel.
Lovet Robinson is general manager of HIlton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch.
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ovet Robinson, general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch, said: “Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch is the first focus service hotel for Hilton in South Africa. Hilton Garden Inn offers upscale and affordable accommodation with unexpected amenities for an experience that is “simply on another level.” He added: “It is a smart technologically advanced hotel. With Hilton’s digital check-in as well as our digital key, our guests can seamlessly navigate through the hotel. With digital key, guests can check-in to the hotel online through our Hilton Honors App, select their preferred room, access the guest lift and unlock their room door.” This internationally acclaimed hotel is ideally located within the business hub of the bespoke, mixed-use Umhlanga Arch only 20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport. Attracting both local and international travellers that can enjoy sub-tropical weather, incredible blue flag beaches, heritage and history, infinite nature and activities. Mr Robinson, said: “At Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch, you will find an open, inviting atmosphere with a warm, sunny service – from the first hello tao the next.” He added: “Expect only the best with peaceful rest and work-filled days in one of our 203 guest rooms. The hotel’s facilities include a business center, fitness center, outdoor heated pool and our Together & Co Restaurant and Bar facilities. Enjoy elegant rooms with WiFi access, LCD TVs and many
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more amenities to make your stay one to remember and more enjoyable. “Whether you are planning an important business meeting, a conference, or a magnificent event, choose Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch and enjoy our spacious meeting venues, personalised service, and delicious catering options. “Meeting facilities are an integral part of our business structure and our focus is to cater for the smaller to medium size meetings,” he added. Mr Robinson continued: “My vision for the hotel is to be the best Hilton Garden Inn in our region EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa).” In conclusion he said: “We are very excited about the future of Hilton in South Africa and we hope to become the first of many HGIs in South Africa.” Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, EMEA, Hilton, said: “Umhlanga is a terrific location in which to launch Hilton Garden Inn in South Africa. A popular, upmarket commercial and leisure destination, Umhlanga is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing economic areas. The relocation of nearby King Shaka International Airport in 2010 and a significant boost in office space is driving considerable growth in corporate traffic, creating demand for what will be our first Hilton Garden Inn in South Africa.” Africa is home to over 100 Hilton hotels across seven brands, including Hilton Garden Inn. The brand has proven successful across the region with more than 160 hotels across EMEA. www.businesseventsafrica.com
