Hilton Hotels & Resorts
| File:Hilton Hotels & Resorts logo.svg | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Founder | Conrad Hilton |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Hilton Worldwide |
Hilton Hotels & Resorts—previously known simply as Hilton Hotels—is a worldwide full-service hotel and resort brand and serves as the premier brand of the American multinational hospitality corporation Hilton Worldwide. Established by Conrad Hilton, as of December 30, 2019, Hilton manages a portfolio of 584 locations featuring 216,379 guest rooms spread across 94 countries and territories on six continents. This collection comprises 61 properties that are either owned or leased, offering 219,264 rooms; 272 managed properties with 119,612 rooms; and 251 franchised locations providing 77,451 rooms. In 2020, Fortune honored Hilton Hotels & Resorts as the top company on its list of the Top 100 Companies to Work For, reflecting high employee satisfaction.
Overview
The Hilton hotel enterprise began in 1919 when Conrad Hilton purchased the Mobley Hotel in Cisco, Texas. The inaugural property bearing the Hilton name was the Dallas Hilton. In late 2010, the company refreshed its flagship brand identity by changing the name from Hilton Hotels to Hilton Hotels & Resorts and unveiling a new logo.
Currently, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the flagship brand within the Hilton portfolio and ranks among the largest hotel brands globally. It caters to both corporate and leisure clientele with properties situated in prominent urban centers, airports, convention hubs, and sought-after vacation spots worldwide.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is integrated into Hilton Honors, Hilton’s loyalty program introduced in 1989. Guests who book directly through Hilton’s official platforms gain access to exclusive perks such as discounted rates, complimentary Wi-Fi, digital check-in options, keyless room entry, and mobile app functionalities for room selection.
In 2015, approximately twenty Hilton Hotels & Resorts locations were inducted into the Historic Hotels of America program. Distinguished examples include Hilton Fort Worth, notable for hosting John F. Kennedy's last public speech, and Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, which was featured in the movie Blue Hawaii.
Accommodation
| U.S. | Americas (excluding 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 |
Notable properties
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Hilton Addis stands as a prominent hotel inspired by the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, operating under a distinctive 50-year management agreement that limits Hilton's presence elsewhere in the city.
- Albuquerque, United States: Established in 1939 as Hilton’s first property beyond Texas, the historic Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque has experienced periods outside and within the chain and currently belongs to the Curio Collection.
- Algiers, Algeria: The Hilton Alger experienced multiple closures due to civil unrest but resumed operations before closing once more in 2017.
- Amsterdam, Netherlands: The Hilton Amsterdam gained international attention when John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their 1969 Bed-In for Peace in Room 902.
- Anaheim, California, United States: Adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center, the Hilton Anaheim ranks as the largest hotel in Orange County.
- Antananarivo, Madagascar: Initially opened as Madagascar Hilton in 1970, it departed from Hilton's portfolio in 2007 and is currently known as Hotel Carlton Madagascar.
- Athens, Greece: Since its opening in 1963, the Hilton Athens served as the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters during the 2004 Games; it closed for renovation in 2022 with plans to relaunch under the Conrad brand.
- Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States: Hilton managed Atlantic Club Casino Hotel—the only locals casino—from 1996 until 2011.
- Austin, Texas, United States: The Hilton Austin Hotel features a direct overhead walkway connection to the Austin Convention Center.
- Baltimore, United States: Located near the Baltimore Convention Center, the Hilton Baltimore faced criticism for obstructing views of Oriole Park.
- Barcelona, Spain: After legal delays, the original Hilton Barcelona opened in 1990; later, Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona commenced operations in 2004.
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States: The historic Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center reopened under Hilton management in 2006 following a previous closure.
- Beirut, Lebanon: Although the initial Beirut Hilton never launched due to civil war, two subsequent hotels bearing the Hilton name opened in eastern suburbs.
- Belgrade, Serbia: Hilton inaugurated its first Serbian property, Hilton Belgrade, in March 2018.
- Beverly Hills, California, United States: The Beverly Hilton is renowned for hosting the Golden Globe Awards, Nixon’s final press conference, and Whitney Houston’s suite following her passing.
- Birmingham, United Kingdom: With nearly 800 rooms, the Hilton Birmingham Metropole is the largest hotel outside London within the UK.
- Boston, United States: The historic Statler-acquired Hilton Boston Park Plaza was a pioneer by offering radio access in every guest room.
- Bridgetown, Barbados: After the original Barbados Hilton collapsed during a 1999 earthquake, a new Hilton property was constructed and opened in 2005.
- Budapest, Hungary: The historic Dominican cloister-based Hilton Budapest is situated close to landmarks such as Fisherman's Bastion.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina: Prominently featured in the film Nine Queens (2000).
- Cardiff, United Kingdom: The stylish Hilton Cardiff overlooks Cardiff Castle and is near City Hall.
- Cartagena, Colombia: Opened in 1980 as an urban resort distinguished by its ship-bow architectural design; notable for hosting Miss Colombia events on its poolside runway.
- Chennai, India: Positioned near Olympia Tech Park, a significant IT hub.
Chicago, United States:
- The historic Palmer House Hilton remains one of North America’s longest-operating hotels despite a temporary closure during COVID-19 and was notable for introducing innovative amenities.
- During the tumultuous 1968 Democratic Convention protests, the Hilton Chicago played a significant role.
- The Drake Hotel initially joined Hilton International’s Vista brand before fully integrating into Hilton’s portfolio.
- Cincinnati, United States: The Art Deco-style Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza was once Cincinnati’s tallest building and is listed among Historic Hotels of America.
- Cleveland, United States: Opened in 2016, the Hilton Cleveland Downtown became the city's largest hotel since 1991.
- Colombo, Sri Lanka:
- The flagship Hilton Colombo sits adjacent to World Trade Center Colombo alongside another property—Hilton Colombo Residences (formerly JAIC Hilton).
- Colorado Springs, United States: After Morgan Stanley’s acquisition of Antlers Hotel, it was managed by Hilton until joining Wyndham brand in 2015.
- Columbus, United States: Boasts the largest city hotel with two buildings flanking High Street.
Dallas, United States:
- Home to the first-ever named Hilton which opened in 1925; this property now operates under IHG as Hotel Indigo.
- The Hilton Anatole transitioned from Wyndham Anatole and served as Reagan’s campaign headquarters during the 1984 Republican National Convention.
- Detroit, United States: The former Detroit Statler Hotel was operated by Hilton until abandonment in 1975.
- Fort Worth, United States:
- Historic Hotel Texas (now Hilton Fort Worth) hosted JFK’s final speech before his assassination; after periods under Sheraton and Hyatt brands, it rejoined Hilton management from 2006 onward.
- Blackstone Hotel was under Hilton management between 1952 and 1962.
- Frankfurt, Germany: Features two properties within The Squaire complex—Hilton Frankfurt Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
- Glasgow, United Kingdom: Centrally located Hilton Glasgow hosted events for the 2014 Commonwealth Games ceremonies.
- Hanoi, Vietnam: Award-winning Hilton Hanoi Opera closed for conversion into Waldorf Astoria starting in 2022.
- Havana, Cuba: Originally known as Habana Hilton—the largest hotel in Latin America at opening—it was managed by Hilton until nationalization post-Cuban Revolution; since 1993 operated by Meliá Hotels under TRYP brand.
- Helsinki, Finland: A former fisherman’s croft turned restaurant and hotel was managed by Hilton during Scandic ownership from 2001 to 2007.
- Hong Kong, China: Opened in 1963 as one of Asia's earliest Hiltons and first with minibars; demolished in 1995 to make way for Cheung Kong Center development.
Honolulu, United States:
- With over 3,300 rooms, Hilton Hawaiian Village ranks second-largest globally within Hiltons’ portfolio.
- Kahala Hilton was a celebrity favorite before departing from the chain in 1995.
- Houston, United States: Shamrock Hotel operated as Shamrock Hilton until mid-1980s when it was sold and demolished due to financial losses.
- Indianapolis, United States: Converted from Blue Cross Blue Shield offices; held status as tallest local hotel until JW Marriott opened nearby.
- Istanbul, Turkey: Operating continuously since its opening in 1955 post-WWII international property with longest management tenure under Hiltons.
- İzmir, Turkey: Held status as tallest building before Folkart Towers; ceased operations after three decades in service as of 2020.
Kansas City, United States: Manages historic Hotel President since acquisition in 2005 now branded as Hilton President Kansas City.
Kathmandu, Nepal: Flagship property opened by Shanker Group in Nakshal area was destroyed during Gen Z protests of 2025 leaving only charred remains.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:
- Current flagship at KL Sentral launched in 2004 replacing original pioneer property from 1973 which exited chain and was later demolished.
Kyiv, Ukraine: Situated within H-Tower mixed-use development occupying floors three through eight.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States: Two non-Disney-affiliated hotels within Disney Springs Resort Area managed by Hiltons cater to both convention attendees and leisure travelers.
Las Vegas:
- Former Las Vegas Hilton (previously International Hotel) once held title of world’s largest hotel; exited chain after Great Recession and now operated by Westgate Resorts.
- Flamingo Las Vegas operated under Hilton ownership from mid-1970s through early-2000s with significant expansion during that period.
- Resorts World Las Vegas includes Las Vegas Hilton alongside Conrad and LXR brands forming largest combined global property count for Hiltons group.
Laughlin, Nevada: Aquarius Casino Resort originated as Flamingo Hilton Laughlin but left chain around turn of millennium.
Lexington, Kentucky: Transitioned from Radisson brand to become part of Hiltons portfolio since 2009.
London:
- London Hilton on Park Lane was London’s inaugural skyscraper hotel and site of major cultural moments including Beatles’ meeting with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; also known for IRA bombing incident and Dolores O'Riordan’s passing.
- Additional key properties include London Hyde Park (converted from Coburg Hotel), London Metropole (opened ’72), London Paddington (historic Great Western Royal Hotel), Waldorf Hilton (historic Aldwych location), and Trafalgar St. James (managed until rebranding under Curio Collection).
- Langham Hotel operated under Ladbroke Group/Hilton International ownership until mid-1990s.
Longview, Texas: Early acquisition named Longview Hilton by Conrad before sale post-World War II.
Louisville Kentucky’s Seelbach Hotel inspired literary works including The Great Gatsby.
Manchester UK’s tallest Beetham Tower houses flagship city hotel.
Memphis hosts tallest local hotel originally opened as Hyatt Regency before joining Hiltons.
Mexico City’s Reforma location acquired from Sheraton became first tall building following the 1985 earthquake.
Milwaukee’s Art Deco Schroeder Hotel became part of Historic Hotels of America within Hiltons’ portfolio.
Minneapolis’ largest state hotel sold for $143 million reflecting robust market value.
Moscow’s Stalinist seven sisters include luxurious Leningradskaya hotel operating under Hiltons brand.
Mumbai hosted co-operated Trident Nariman Point as Hiltons Towers between ’04–’08.
Munich Airport hosts former Kempinski branded property now managed by Hiltons.
N'Djamena marked milestone entry into Hiltons’ hundredth country but ceased operations after three years.
Nassau’s British Colonial Hotel known for private beach access and historical significance has been managed by Hiltons since late ’90s.
New Orleans’ largest hotels include Riverside with direct mall connection and St. Charles Avenue converted from Masonic Temple.
New York City:
- Historic Plaza and Roosevelt hotels were once under Conrad ownership mid-20th century.
- Iconic Pennsylvania Hotel known for famous phone number exited chain late ’70s.
- Midtown flagship remains largest U.S.-based continental property hosting presidents and major events including Trump’s victory speech.
- Millennium Downtown recovered post-9/11 attacks maintaining symbolic artifacts onsite.
- Millennium One UN Plaza transitioned from Hyatt brand into Hiltons portfolio recently.
Niagara Falls Canada features tallest national hotel tower within Fallsview complex.
Nicosia witnessed high-profile political incidents affecting international relations centered around local Hiltons property.
Oklahoma City's Skirvin oldest operating city hotel belongs to Historic Hotels of America network managed by Hiltons.
Paris:
- Former Paris Hilton rebranded into Accor Pullman after departure; Paris Opéra acquired later reflecting Belle Époque heritage.
Pittsburgh’s largest city hotel recently exited chain transitioning to Wyndham management.
Podgorica's Crna Gora landmark rebuilt into modern Hiltons property symbolizing post-war recovery.
Portland Oregon boasts two major downtown hotels combining over seven hundred rooms under Hiltons management portfolio.
Prague's Atrium rebranded shortly after Velvet Revolution marking early Central European expansion phase.
Reno's Bally's became Reno Hilton following substantial investment then exited chain mid-2000s restructuring period.
Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana flagship tallest neighborhood building originally Le Méridien transitioned into Hiltons portfolio before sale.
San Angelo early Texas market entry no longer affiliated but retains historical importance within local hospitality evolution.
San Diego Bayfront strategically located near convention center serving business travel segment effectively under Hiltons management.
San Francisco:
- Union Square flagship remains West Coast’s largest with extensive renovations ensuring competitive market position since ’64 opening.
- Financial District property integrates cultural office space alongside hospitality services enhancing urban mixed-use appeal following Holiday Inn branding conversion.
- Parc 55 joined portfolio through phased brand transitions reflecting dynamic local market repositioning strategies.
San Juan Puerto Rico claims beverage innovation heritage linked to Caribe Hilton bar operations enhancing cultural tourism appeal worldwide.
San Salvador exited chain reflecting regional market realignments currently operating under Barceló group branding locally implemented.
Santa Monica transitioned DoubleTree property into full-service flagship illustrating adaptive brand strategy during pandemic recovery phase recently completed.
Seoul Millennium flagship exited chain early ’23 pending redevelopment indicating strategic asset repositioning within Asia-Pacific region ongoing optimization efforts.
Singapore properties underwent significant brand transitions including conversion of original Singapore Hiltons into IHG-operated Voco Orchard while acquiring Mandarin Singapore rebranded as new Orchard flagship integrating renowned culinary offerings enhancing luxury positioning regionally effective immediately post-transitions .
Springfield Illinois maintained dual-chain presence with Springfield Hilton complementing President Abraham Lincoln branded accommodation serving government-related business clientele effectively pre-exit phase concluded mid-decade .
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Planned projects
During the late 1990s, amid a surge of enthusiasm for space exploration, the Space Islands initiative aimed to create a commercial space station using repurposed Space Shuttle fuel tanks. This ambitious venture sought to establish an orbital hospitality venue known as the "Hilton Orbital Hotel," drawing inspiration from fictional space habitats portrayed in films. Additionally, the concept of a "Lunar Hilton" resort on the Moon was proposed, envisioning extensive lunar accommodations, though this remained largely a symbolic aspiration for the future.
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a prominent project targeting the luxury segment was unveiled, with architectural design spearheaded by Mustapha Khalid Palash. Although initial setbacks have occurred, the opening is now anticipated around 2025.
Hilton's entry into Myanmar began with plans for a flagship property in Yangon, which faced delays. Despite this, operational hotels were subsequently launched in Mandalay and Naypyidaw, contributing to regional growth; however, the Mandalay location has since ceased operations.
Expansion efforts in Uganda involve two announced projects in Kampala—a flagship full-service hotel and a Garden Inn brand property—demonstrating strategic development objectives. An earlier venture was repurposed following Hilton’s withdrawal from that project.
Other ventures
In 2017, Hilton renewed its partnership with McLaren in F1, extending sponsorship through 2021. This collaboration is among the longest-running alliances within the sport, dating back to 2005.
That same year, Hilton pledged $50 million (£37.8 million) over five years to support the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative, aimed at bolstering expansion across its portfolio in Sub-Saharan Africa.