(TAN): Hilton has announced its first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Netherlands as part of a franchise agreement with Castle estate owner Bas van de Laar. Kasteel Gemert Eindhoven, Curio Collection by Hilton, will be located in Gemert, a short drive from Eindhoven city centre, and is expected to welcome guests in 2024, the hotel group said in a news release.
David Heijligers, managing director, development, France and Benelux, Hilton, said, “Hilton continues to develop its Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio across Europe, Middle East and Africa, now boasting more than 60 hotels trading or under development…. Kasteel Gemert Eindhoven, Curio Collection by Hilton, will be a unique opportunity to experience an impressive 14th-century castle hotel near the city of Eindhoven, a hub for technology and design.”
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Bas van de Laar, Castle estate owner and CEO, said, “This development will be an incredible addition to the Eindhoven hospitality market, bringing the authentic and characterful charm of Curio Collection by Hilton to both business and leisure travellers. We are excited to partner with Hilton to deliver this project and look forward to welcoming guests in 2024.”
Kasteel Gemert Eindhoven, Curio Collection by Hilton, will offer at least 56 upscale guest rooms designed to provide a modern aesthetic while reflecting the property’s historic character. Led by award-winning designer Piet Boon, the hotel’s interior will be carefully renovated to offer contemporary accommodations and public spaces with all the authenticity and originality the Curio Collection by Hilton brand is known for. The hotel will feature two restaurants and a bar, along with spa and wellness facilities featuring an indoor swimming pool. The tranquil castle hotel will be flanked by trees and the castle’s moat, where guests will be able to enjoy a relaxing rowboat experience along the still waters.
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For visitors hosting meetings and events, Kasteel Gemert Eindhoven, Curio Collection by Hilton, will offer both an indoor meeting room and a large outdoor event space. Underground and outdoor parking means the hotel will also be well prepared to welcome both domestic and international guests looking to take advantage of the hotel’s proximity to key cities like Eindhoven, or explore the many parks and castles in the North Brabant province.
Kasteel Gemert Eindhoven, Curio Collection by Hilton, joins 14 trading hotels in the Netherlands, including the recently opened Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, as well as Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam and DoubleTree by Hilton Sittard.
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