Hilton Chennai
Words: Catherine Martin Photography: Courtesy of DiLeonardo
Design firm DiLeonardo has delivered contemporary interiors inspired by Southern India’s cultural heritage for Hilton Worldwide’s flagship brand.
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he opening of Hilton Chennai, a 204-room newbuild in the neighbourhood of Guindy, marks another milestone in Hilton Worldwide’s plans to expand its footprint in key cities throughout India.
With three hotels operating in the region – Hilton New
Delhi Janakpuri, Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi Saket and Hilton Mumbai International Airport – Hilton has a further six openings scheduled for 2011, more than doubling its portfolio before the year end. Hilton Chennai is a newbuild ten storey hotel offering a
range of accommodations, five food and beverage outlets, a 24-hour fitness centre, and 7,000ft2
of events space. Its
proximity to two major technology parks is expected to attract the business guest, while nearby tourist sites will be a pull for the leisure traveller. Hilton Chennai is a new venture for owners Empee Group, which has diversified interests from alcoholic beverages to property development. Says Chairman M.P. Purushothaman: “This collaboration with Hilton Worldwide will add depth and breadth to our hospitality portfolio. We are confident that through Hilton Worldwide’s award-winning international hotel management expertise and Empee Group’s strong local
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