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MCLEAN, Va. - April 9, 2012 - Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company, highlights the year's top news from its hotels and resorts in the Western United States. La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Collection Resort Led by Spa Director Leslie Johnson, the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta has emerged with some exhilarating changes: beautifully updated interiors, new Spa and Salon treatment menus and services, and even special services for pets in a separate "Canine Suite."

 

Havana Club's Cigar Lounge & Barber Shop experience harkens back to yesteryear. The Cigar Lounge is 580 square feet complete with a 55-inch flat screen HDTV. Interior features a copper leaf ceiling; a black-and-white porcelain tile checkerboard floor; walls with "spilled cigars" design motif; wainscoting; comfortable leather lounge chairs; and a chessboard, along with a 600-gallon fish tank. The Barber Shop offers haircuts, shaves without or with facials, manicures, neck/back massages, and beard trims - all expertly administered by seasoned licensed barbers in a classic club atmosphere.

 

Adobe Grill emerges with new vibrant design and menus. Long known for traditional Mexican cuisine, warm hacienda-style setting and signature margaritas, the restaurant recently punched up its interiors with a bold Oaxacan motif and unveiled a flavorful new menu with a fresh take on classics, such as Salmon Manchamanteles and Chicken Mole Oaxaca. More than a dozen ultra-refreshing signature margaritas are handcrafted with 100 varieties of top-notch tequila.

 

Opened in May 2011, Lollipops is an old-fashioned candy store, modeled after a 1920s sweet shop with brightly colored walls lined with dozens of cabinets stocked with jars of favorite candies and taffy barrels throughout.

 

The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Collection Resort 

The resort's signature restaurant, Wright's unveiled a new refreshed menu with a contemporary culinary perspective

 

The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Collection Resort

Boulders Resort completed a multi-million dollar upgrade to its 160 casitas, which includes a fresh interior design, new finishes, new furnishings and technology enhancements.

 

Consistently ranked among the top golf resorts in the country, The Boulders has created two new faster-play golf courses.  The Boulders' famed North and South courses now offer nine holes of play respectively.

 

The Boulders Golf club added new Golf Academy program taught by The Boulders certified PGA golf instructors, including "Top 100 Teacher", Donald Crawley and LPGA Instructor Jean Crawford.

 

The resort introduced new interactive Room Service Offering:  Personal Patio Grilling. New interactive feature to its room service menu is a complete "Grill Your Own" meal for guests to prepare themselves.

 

Golden Door® Spa at the Boulders Resort, renowned for a wide array of treatments that combine natural regional ingredients with Native American traditions, announces Ms. Razel Wolf, as the resort's resident shamanic ceremonialist and offers two new shamanic experiences.

 

Waldorf Astoria Park City

Waldorf Astoria Park City, the first ski property from the iconic hotel brand, unveiled several new offerings, including: Slopes by Talisker, a new restaurant concept; Crave Café, located off the main lobby; Scoop, a poolside après ski option; and Palette, the new elegant lobby boutique.

 

Waldorf Astoria Park City and the Talisker Restaurant Collection announced the opening of Slopes by Talisker, a new restaurant concept developed and led by John Murcko, Vice President of Culinary Services, and executed by Clement Gelas, Executive Chef. Slopes by Talisker embraces the "living well" mantra with a menu that focuses on freshness, nutrition and balance.

 

Waldorf Astoria Park City brings the time-honored tradition of the majordomo to its luxury hotel.  A term that originated in Europe to refer to the head butler of a large estate, the majordomo at Waldorf Astoria Park City will assists guests throughout every step of their stay and ensures a one-of-a-kind Park City experience.

 

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa has become the first location in the Western U.S. to offer the signature global spa concept eforea: spa at Hilton.  

 

Pointe Hilton Resorts

Pointe Hilton Resorts announce summer specials including suites starting at just US$89 a night, kids eat free and more

 

Hilton Anatole

Hilton Anatole in Dallas will unveil a new, contemporary steakhouse, Sēr. Scheduled to open on October 1, 2012, Sēr will replace the iconic Nana as the premier dining destination in the landmark convention hotel.  Boasting some of the most incredible views of the picturesque Dallas skyline, Sēr will offer prime cuts of the finest beef, the freshest of seafood, and unique appetizers and side dishes that will clearly differentiate it as a new style of Dallas steakhouse.

 

The iconic hotel recently completed a $130 million renovation and now offers all-new restaurants and public spaces as well as updated guestrooms.  The Anatole also boats a prolific collection of Asian artwork.

 

Conrad Indianapolis

After a three-month renovation project, the most posh suite in the city is reopening to guests with a $350,000 facelift - $250,000 of that being in original works of fine art. Formerly known as The Presidential Suite, The Gallery Suite is now adorned with high-end modern and contemporary furnishings, ebony wood flooring, chrome light fixtures and a full media room and library.

 

Conrad Indianapolis is launching a unique bike rental program to guests of the hotel. With hundreds of nearby downtown attractions now conveniently connected by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, visitors will now have the choice to enjoy the city's amenities by bike.

 

Conrad Indianapolis and ModernMasters Fine Art partner to present "A Fine Art Experience at the Conrad" - a fully integrated, exceptionally curated, art education and exhibition program.  The comprehensive concept features works by world-renowned artists Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Russell Young, William John Kennedy and others in public spaces; and a newly renovated penthouse suite, boasting an exclusive selection of pieces by iconic artists Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. 

 

 

 

Hilton Omaha

Hilton Omaha reaches milestone in US$37 million expansion and celebrates with Toping Out ceremony attended by Hilton executives as well as other dignitaries

 

The Beverly Hilton

The Beverly Hilton was received a Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Aqua Star Spa at The Beverly Hilton will now carry BABOR skincare  line including Doctor Babor, Baborganic, HSR lifting, Body Line Thermal products. This summer the Dive-In movie series will return to The Beverly Hilton's famed pool area.

 

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square embarked on a $51 million redevelopment project that will transform 550 guest rooms and function spaces. The project incorporates 21st century design features ensuring the hotel's positioning as the city's premier hotel and conference venue. The enhancement project is scheduled for completion in spring of 2012.

 

Hilton Los Angeles International Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport is currently undergoing an extensive multi-million dollar guestroom remodel project which began in July 2011 and slated for completion in January 2013. The redesign will feature the sophisticated touches such as new, smartly-appointed furnishings, serene color scheme, 42" flat panel HDTV and in-room safe deposit boxes.

 

Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago, AAA Four Diamond hotel recently embarked on phase one of a four phase, $150 million renovation introducing new guest rooms, new hospitality suites, a new technologically versatile Grab & Go -SNAX, a new restaurant with private dining space and new bar - 720 South Bar & Grill.

 

For more information about the news from Hilton Worldwide Western United States region, please contact David Trumble at +1 602 870 2717 or David.Trumble@hilton.com.