Bandstand Square Developments Ltd. and Hilton Reveal Plans for New Build Hilton Woking

New high-rise hotel will feature 196 guest rooms, including 12 suites, and is due to open in early 2021

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. January 26, 2017

WOKING, U.K. and MCLEAN, VA. January 26, 2017 - Hilton (NYSE:HLT) today announced plans to introduce its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to the affluent Surrey town of Woking, with the signing of a management agreement with Bandstand Square Developments Limited (BSDL). The new high-rise hotel will feature 196 guest rooms, including 12 suites, and is due to open in early 2021.

"Hilton Woking joins Hilton's impressive portfolio of more than 160 trading and pipeline hotels in the UK and Ireland," said Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, EMEA, Hilton. "Woking is undergoing a major transformation, with an estimated £500 million funds committed in the next five years. This ambitious regeneration - together with the town's fantastic connectivity to central London and its main airports - makes it a prestigious location in which to introduce our flagship brand."

The hotel, located within the new Victoria Square retail and residential development, will play an integral role in Woking's town centre regeneration. Hilton Woking will be conveniently situated a short walk from Woking train station, with a journey time to Central London of less than 30 minutes. Additionally, the town provides direct, high-speed rail links to key locations across the South and West including Exeter, Cardiff, Bristol and Bournemouth, and is only 15 kilometres from Heathrow Airport.

"We look forward to working with Hilton on this terrific project," said Cllr John Kingsbury, director of BSDL and leader of Woking Borough Council. "The new hotel will offer everything guests require for a relaxing and productive stay, while being located in a fast-growing town with a strong business base. Together we will create a hotel that sets the standards of exceptional hospitality in the UK."

The hotel will feature a lobby bar, all-day dining restaurant, stylish Sky Bar, and an on-site coffee shop. For corporate events and gatherings, the hotel will offer more than 700 square metres of function and meeting space, including a 540-square-metre ballroom for up to 500 guests. For those travelling on business, guests will find both an Executive Lounge and business centre.

"Having opened DoubleTree by Hilton Woking in 2016, the new Hilton Woking will be a great complement to our existing hotel in the town," said Andreas Lackner, regional head, full service brand management, Hilton. "This new hotel is set to be a beacon of hospitality at the heart of Woking's thriving when it opens in 2021."

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has nearly 60 properties under development across Europe Middle East & Africa, adding destinations like Saint Petersburg, Tashkent, Cabo Verde, Tanger, Riyadh and Lake Como this year.

Hilton Woking will be located at the junction of Victoria Way and Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom. For more information about Hilton Hotels & Resorts, visit hilton.com. To view more news and access images, visit news.hilton.com. BSDL was advised by JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

For nearly a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been proudly welcoming the world's travelers. With more than 570 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts provides the foundation for memorable travel experiences and values every guest who walks through its doors. As the flagship brand of Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard for hospitality, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is a part of the award-winning Hilton HHonors program. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. Begin your journey at www.hilton.com and learn more about the brand by visiting news.hilton.com.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising nearly 4,900 properties with more than 796,000 rooms in 104 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world's most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences - every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where Hilton HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information

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