Piedmont Center Associates Opens the 113-key Hilton Garden Inn Hickory in North Carolina
HICKORY, NC / MCLEAN, VA - January 7, 2015 - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Hickory, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 600 hotels worldwide.
Hilton Garden Inn Hickory is owned and operated by Piedmont Center Associates. It is the brand's first property in Catawba County and offers 113 beautiful guest rooms and suites.
"Guests traveling to Hickory can expect spacious and comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities and exceptional service from our staff," said Joseph Aldridge, general manager. "With a convenient location near many attractions, we're confident that our new Hilton Garden Inn will attract business and leisure travelers alike."
Situated just minutes from the Hickory Furniture Mart, SALT Block, and Union Square, Hilton Garden Inn Hickory provides amenities to ensure guests have everything they need whether traveling for business or pleasure.
The new hotel provides inviting social spaces and high-end amenities ensuring a great stay at an even greater value. Hilton Garden Inn Hickory offers a Stay Fit KitTM giving guests the opportunity to exercise in the privacy of their room. The hotel also features two meeting rooms offering more than 1,100 square feet of flexible space.
All Hilton Garden Inn guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business center with Print SpotsTM remote printing, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an indoor pool. The Garden Grille and Bar® offers a full cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner, cocktails*, and evening room service. The Pavilion Pantry® is open 24 hours and features a complete selection of salty snacks, sweet treats, cold beverages, and frozen, microwaveable packaged items.
Each guest room boasts the brand's signature bedding featuring fresh, white duvets and crisp linens; a spacious and clutter-free work desk with an ergonomic desk chair; and an in-room "hospitality center" with a mini fridge, microwave oven and Keurig coffee maker.
Hilton Garden Inn Hickory participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates.
For more information or to make reservations, please visit Hilton Garden Inn Hickory, or call +1 828 327 1000.
Read more about Hilton Garden Inn at www.hgi.com and news.hgi.com.
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-recognized, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road. Hilton Garden Inn, named "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains" by J.D. Power, offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home. For more information about our locations around the globe, visit www.hgi.com.
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