Hampton by Hilton Debuts in Russia with Opening of 148-room Hampton by Hilton Voronezh
VORONEZH, Russia / MCLEAN, VA - September 11, 2013 - Hampton by Hilton today announced the opening of its first hotel in Russia, Hampton by Hilton Voronezh. The opening marks the introduction of the mid-priced brand to Russia, and becomes the 21st Hampton by Hilton welcoming guests in Europe.
Hampton by Hilton is one of Hilton Worldwide's ten global hotel brands, providing value and a consistent experience with its comfortable accommodation and friendly 'Hamptonality' service culture. Guests can enjoy all of the signature brand features including complimentary Wi-Fi, a hot breakfast, and on-site fitness centre as well as Hampton by Hilton's offering of flexible meeting space. With inviting decor and innovative amenities, each guestroom is provided with a Clean and Fresh Hampton BedTM, and offers the 100% Hampton Guarantee, which is the brand's commitment to providing a quality experience.
Phil Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand management, Hilton Worldwide, said, "The opening of our first Hampton by Hilton in Russia is an important milestone for our brand as Hampton continues its rapid international expansion. We pride ourselves on the quality of our product and the strength of our "Hamptonality" service culture, to the extent that we offer a 100% Hampton Guarantee, meaning that if a guest is not totally satisfied with their stay we don't expect them to pay."
Hampton by Hilton Voronezh is located in the business district of the city, ideally situated near major transport facilities such as Voronezh-1 Railway Station and Voronezh International Airport. The 148 guestroom hotel, which stands at 12 floors high and covers 7,485 square metres, is also within 10 minutes' walking distance of the city centre and Voronezh's main attractions including the Gallery Shopping Centre.
Simon Vincent, president, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide, said, "Hilton Worldwide continues to grow its presence in Russia and we are delighted to be opening our first Hampton by Hilton in a city famous for its historic link to the Russian Tsar, Peter the Great, who built the first ship of his world-famous fleet here. With major global sporting events on the horizon as well as increased domestic and inbound tourism, we look forward to welcoming guests to our growing number of hotels across the country."
Situated in the Central Black Earth region of Russia, Voronezh is a city of great cultural heritage including historic buildings, streets, museums and theatres. Divided into two parts by the Voronezh River, the city boasts a number of beautiful parks and monuments, the most famous of which are of Pushkin and Peter the Great, as well as a buzzing scene of restaurants, pubs and night clubs.
Moreover, business travellers to the city's financial centre can take advantage of Hampton by Hilton Voronezh's on site meeting room designed for an audience of up to 30 people. In addition, the hotel's close proximity to the multifunctional complex, Voronezh House of Scientists, provides guests with access to a further eight meeting rooms for up to 200 people.
Zok Rustamovich, general manager, Hampton by Hilton Voronezh, said, "We're proud and excited to become the first international hotel brand in Voronezh and look forward to introducing guests to our friendly service culture. With its ideal location and business friendly features such as the free business centre, Hampton by Hilton Voronezh offers a new experience in high-quality accommodation in the city."
As with all Hilton Worldwide hotels, guests at Hampton by Hilton Voronezh are eligible to earn Hilton HHonors points, gaining worldwide rewards at more than 4,000 hotels across the globe. Hilton HHonors is also the only guest-loyalty program to offer 'No Blackout Dates' and 'Points & Miles' for the same stay.
Hilton Worldwide currently operates five hotels in Russia across four distinct brands: Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya, DoubleTree by Hilton Novosibirsk, Hilton Garden Inn Perm, Hilton Garden Inn Krasnodar and Hampton by Hilton Voronezh. Hampton to Hilton plans to triple its portfolio in Russia before the end of the year, with the opening of Hampton by Hilton Vologograd Profsoyunaya and Hampton by Hilton Samara.
Hampton by Hilton Voronezh is located on Donbasskaya St. 12 B. For more information or to make reservations, call 7-473-2282800 or visit Hampton.com for latest rates and availability. Media can access additional information at news.hampton.com
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