Hilton Hotels & ResortsRefreshed Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand Identity Emphasizes Leisure Portfolio. (formerly known as Hilton Hotels) is a global brand of full-service hotels and resorts and the flagship brand of American multinational hospitality company Hilton Worldwide.
The original company was founded by Conrad Hilton. As of December 30, 2019, 584 Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties with 216,379 rooms in 94 countries and territories are located across six continents. This includes 61 properties that are owned or leased with 219,264 rooms, 272 that are managed with 119,612 rooms, and 251 that are franchised with 77,451 rooms. In 2020, Fortune magazine ranked Hilton Hotels & Resorts at number one on their Fortune List of the Top 100 Companies to Work For in 2020 based on an employee survey of satisfaction.
Overview Conrad Hilton founded the Hilton hotel chain in 1919, when he bought his first property, the Mobley Hotel, in Cisco, Texas. The first hotel to feature the Hilton brand was the Dallas Hilton. In late 2010, Hilton announced a name change of the Hilton Hotels brand to Hilton Hotels & Resorts along with a new logo design, as part of a rebranding effort for the flagship brand.
Today, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is Hilton's flagship brand and one of the largest hotel brands in the world. The brand is targeted at both business and leisure travelers with locations in major city centers, near airports, convention centers, and popular vacation destinations around the world.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts participates in Hilton Honors, Hilton's guest-loyalty program established in 1989. Members who book directly through Hilton-owned channels receive exclusive discounts and amenities such as free Wi-Fi, digital check-in, keyless entry, and the ability to use a mobile app to choose specific rooms.
In 2015, approximately 20 Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties were inducted into the Historic Hotels of America organization. Among these hotels were Hilton Fort Worth, which hosted John F. Kennedy's final speech, and Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, the setting of the film Blue Hawaii.
Accommodation U.S. Americas(excl. US) Europe Middle E.& Africa Asia Pacific Total 2013 Properties 246 42 151 50 65 554 Rooms 100,118 14,662 40,121 16,100 25,669 196,670 2014 Properties 239 43 152 51 75 560 Rooms 98,567 14,921 41,902 16,693 28,964 201,047 2015 Properties 238 45 154 52 83 572 Rooms 99,807 15,486 42,456 16,872 32,014 206,635 2016 Properties 241 43 143 52 91 570 Rooms 101,016 14,910 41,117 16,658 35,061 208,762 2017 Properties 244 43 142 51 98 578 Rooms 102,367 15,109 40,724 16,030 37,193 211,423 2018 Properties 244 48 138 50 106 586 Rooms 102,862 16,791 40,046 16,214 39,710 215,623 2019 Properties 242 48 135 50 109 584 Rooms 101,880 16,956 39,520 17,089 40,934 216,379 2020 Properties 239 49 131 47 114 580 Rooms 100,381 17,099 38,946 16,495 41,867 214,788 2021 Properties 246 55 127 45 125 598 Rooms 103,154 18,913 38,170 16,216 45,329 221,782 2022 Properties 246 55 127 47 129 604 Rooms 102,766 19,205 38,122 17,111 47,166 224,370 2023 Properties 246 57 126 49 135 613 Rooms 103,593 19,392 37,917 17,187 47,926 226,015
Notable properties
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Hilton Addis, a landmark hotel in Addis Ababa, was designed to resemble the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Hilton was given a 50-year contract to manage the hotel under the condition that it will not open any other property in the city. Albuquerque, United States: The Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque was opened in 1939 as the first Hilton-branded hotel outside Texas and the first high-rise in Albuquerque. It was sold to other companies in 1974 and subsequently left the chain, but ended up with Hilton again in 2019, after which it was branded as part of the Curio Collection. It has been included in the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. Algiers, Algeria: The Hilton Alger first opened in 1993, but closed a year later after the assassination of a representative from Daewoo, which supervised the hotel's construction, during the height of the Algerian Civil War. It reopened as an independent hotel in 1997 and became a Hilton again in 2000, before it closed for the second time in 2017. Amsterdam, Netherlands: John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their first Bed-In for Peace between March 25 and 31, 1969, at the Hilton Amsterdam, in Room 902 (renumbered to Room 702 during renovation). This room became a popular tourist destination. Anaheim, United States: The Hilton Anaheim, located next to the Anaheim Convention Center, opened in time for the 1984 Summer Olympics. It is the largest hotel in Orange County. Antananarivo, Madagascar: The Madagascar Hilton, opened in 1970, has been described as the city's only "true" high-rise building. It left the chain in 2007 and is currently known as the Hotel Carlton Madagascar. Athens, Greece: The Hilton Athens opened in 1963 as the city's first international-branded hotel. The International Olympic Committee based themselves from the hotel during the 2004 Summer Olympics. The hotel closed in 2022 for renovations, with plans to rebrand it as a Conrad. Atlantic City, United States: The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel, the city's first and only locals casino, was managed by Hilton between 1996 and 2011. Austin, United States: The Hilton Austin Hotel is connected by an overhead walkway to the Austin Convention Center. Baltimore, United States: The Hilton Baltimore is located near the Baltimore Convention Center. Its construction has generated controversy for blocking the city's view from the grandstand of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Barcelona, Spain: Hilton Barcelona opened in 1990 after a few decades of legal wrangling, during which time its original proposed location was repurposed as a hospital. The Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona opened in 2004 as the second Hilton property in the city, following the Hilton Barcelona. - emporis.com Baton Rouge, United States: The historic Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, formerly the Heidelberg Hotel, has hosted such guests as John F. Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, Jimmy Carter, and Fidel Castro. The hotel closed in 1985, before reopening as a Hilton in 2006. Beirut, Lebanon: With construction on the Beirut Hilton finished, the hotel was scheduled to open on April 14, 1975, but the Lebanese Civil War erupted exactly one day before the Grand Opening date, April 13. The hotel never opened and was severely damaged during the war, and the building was demolished in the late 1990s. However, two different hotels later opened in 2011 under the Hilton name in the city's eastern suburb, the Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace and the Hilton Beirut Grand Habtoor, which face each other. Both are conversions from independent hotels. Belgrade, Serbia: In March 2018, Hilton opened their first hotel in Serbia, Hilton Belgrade. Beverly Hills, United States: The Beverly Hilton is known for hosting the annual Golden Globe Awards. It hosted Richard Nixon's "last press conference" following his defeat in the 1962 California gubernatorial election. Singer Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012, in the hotel's Suite 434, which was subsequently retired and repurposed. Birmingham, United Kingdom: With nearly 800 rooms and suites, the Hilton Birmingham Metropole is the largest hotel in the United Kingdom outside London. It was originally two separate hotels that were joined by a tunnel in 1988. Boston, United States: The Hilton Boston Park Plaza was a Statler Hotel acquired by Hilton in 1954. It was the first hotel in the world to offer radio in all rooms. Bridgetown, Barbados: On October 24, 1999, the four double columns of the left-hand side of the then-modern Barbados Hilton in Needhams Point collapsed and imploded inwards in just 10 to 15 seconds during an earthquake. It was later demolished in May 2005 after Hilton Hotels constructed a new property in January that year. Budapest, Hungary: The Hilton Budapest includes renovated parts of a historical Dominican cloister and monastery from the 13th century. It is located just across the street from the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Buenos Aires, Argentina: The Hilton Buenos Aires is prominently featured in the acclaimed Argentine film Nine Queens (2000). Cardiff, United Kingdom: The Hilton Cardiff, located south of the City Hall and overlooking the Cardiff Castle, has been described as the "glitziest hotel in Cardiff". Cartagena, Colombia: Opened in 1980 on the secluded tip of El Laguito neighborhood within Bocagrande, the Hilton Cartagena was envisioned as an urban resort where the city meets the sea. Its tiered tower, shaped like the bow of a ship, quickly became part of the coastal skyline. Beyond hosting conventions, it became nationally known when its pool turned into a televised runway for the Miss Colombia. Chennai, India: The Hilton Chennai is located near the Olympia Tech Park, a prominent IT center in the city. Chicago, United States: The Palmer House Hilton is a historic hotel in the Chicago Loop. It is notable for being the city's first hotel to feature elevators, electric light bulbs, and telephones. It has been dubbed the longest-operating hotel in North America, although it was temporarily closed for a year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hilton Chicago figured prominently in the 1968 Democratic Convention police riot that occurred on Michigan Avenue and across the street in Grant Park on August 28. During the riot the demonstrators took up the chant "The whole world is watching", and the hotel's doors were locked for the first time in its history. The hotel suffered minor damage as a result of the violence, and a couple of street-level windows gave way under the weight of dozens of protesters being pushed up against them by the police. The Drake Hotel was formerly a longtime rival of The Palmer House, before it was acquired by Hilton International in 1980 and operated under its Vista Hotels brand. It became a Hilton proper in 2005. Cincinnati, United States: The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza was once the tallest building in Cincinnati until the 2010 completion of the Great American Tower at Queen City Square. It is a member of the Historic Hotels of America.Greenberg, Peter S. (29 April 1990). "Hotel Disasters Have Put Key Issue Under Fire". Los Angeles Times (latimes.com). Retrieved 2014-08-29. Cleveland, United States: The Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel, opened in 2016, is the first major hotel in the city since the 1991 opening of Marriott at Key Center. With 600 rooms, it is the largest hotel in Cleveland. Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Hilton Colombo is located next to the World Trade Center Colombo. The Hilton Colombo Residences, formerly the JAIC Hilton, opened as the second Hilton property in Colombo in 1998. Colorado Springs, United States: The Antlers Hotel, with history dating back to the 19th century, was managed by Hilton following its purchase by Morgan Stanley in 2003. It left the chain in 2015 and became a Wyndham. Columbus, United States: The Hilton Columbus Downtown includes two buildings on the western and eastern sides of High Street and is the city's largest hotel. Dallas, United States: The first hotel to bear the Hilton name was the Dallas Hilton, a high-rise that opened in 1925. The hotel left the chain in 1938 and is currently operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts under the Hotel Indigo brand. The Hilton Anatole opened in 2005 as a rebranding of the former Wyndham Anatole. The hotel dates back to 1979 as part of the Dallas Market Center complex and was used as the headquarters of Ronald Reagan's campaign staff during the 1984 Republican National Convention. Detroit, United States: The Detroit Hilton was one of the Statler Hotels Hilton acquired in 1954 and was in operation until its 1975 abandonment. Fort Worth, United States: