(TAN): Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Albany, a five-story, 108-room newly developed hotel overlooking the Albany Waterfront Marina. The hotel provides breathtaking ocean views and enjoys easy access to the city’s cultural attractions. Hilton Garden Inn Albany is owned by Foreshore Management and is managed by Hilton, and marks the first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Australasia.
“We are thrilled to partner with Foreshore Management to open our first Hilton Garden Inn in Australasia in the thriving regional cultural, commercial and coastal hub of Albany, Western Australia,” said Heidi Kunkel, vice president, operations, Australasia, Hilton.
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“The hotel marks Hilton’s fourth hotel in the state and joins sister properties Hilton Parmelia Perth, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge and DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront,” she added.
Hilton Garden Inn Albany overlooks the vibrant Albany Waterfront Marina and foreshore, and is strategically located beside the Albany Entertainment Centre. The hotel is walking distance to the city centre as well as renowned historic sites including Albany Convict Gaol & Museum, and the Western Australia Museum with its replica of the Brig Amity. Close by is the popular Albany Farmers Market as well as Albany’s bus station, which connects travellers to destinations throughout Western Australia including Perth, Kalgoorlie and Bunbury.
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The hotel is surrounded by beautiful views which guests can access from the Apex Lookout, Middleton Beach and the National ANZAC Centre, all within five kilometers. The hotel is located only 14 kilometers drive from Albany Airport, the largest airport in the Great Southern region.
“We are confident that Hilton Garden Inn Albany’s upscale and affordable accommodations, modern amenities and simple sophistication – in the hands of our wonderful hotel team – are sure to create exceptional experiences for domestic business and leisure travellers alike, and international visitors when the time is right,” Kunkel said.
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At the hotel, guests can enjoy a variety of dining options including:
1. The restaurant is located on the ground floor just steps away from the foreshore, and features an open kitchen that offers a hot buffet breakfast and dinner daily.
2. The bar serves succulent bites and handcrafted cocktails, locally-sourced craft beers and acclaimed Western Australian wines. It shines with plenty of natural light and a relaxed ambiance, and is located in the heart of the ground floor social space where visitors and locals can mix, mingle and take care of business.
3. The Shop, which is open 24 hours a day, gives guests a variety of grab-and-go menu options including healthy, indulgent and fresh locally-sourced foods, craft beers and other beverages, and a specialty self-serve coffee bar.
