Thanks to the opening of a new, dual-branded hotel in downtown Chicago, Hilton Worldwide now has more than 700,000 guest rooms around the world, it announced this month.
Located in a former Crowne Plaza hotel, the 352-room Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile includes a 225-room Hampton and a 127-room Homewood Suites -- the chain's 350th hotel -- as well as new, 5,000-square-foot restaurant, a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor, rooftop pool.
"This hotel opening is not only exciting because it uniquely blends two of Hilton Worldwide's strong focused service brands in one of the world's most sought after travel markets, but also because it signifies two important milestones for the company," said Phil Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand management, Hilton Worldwide. "Reaching Homewood's 350th hotel opening and Hilton Worldwide's 700,000th hotel room reinforces our brand strength and company footprint as the largest hotel company in terms of hotel rooms open, in the pipeline and under construction."
Hilton now has 20 dual-branded hotels in its portfolio. "Dual-branded properties come with a number of benefits for guests and franchise owners alike, with enhanced common areas like fitness centers and pools, and a greater choice of different-priced experiences under the one roof," the company explained in a press release. "Dual-branded properties also create operational efficiencies and increase cross-selling opportunities, drawing in new loyal customers."
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