PARIS and
MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton
Worldwide has
reached an agreement which will see it rebrand the historic Concorde Opéra
hotel under its Hilton
Hotels & Resorts brand in late 2014.
The iconic hotel, in Paris' fashionable 8th
arrondissement, was recently acquired by Blackstone Real Estate Partners
Europe IV ("Blackstone"). The Concorde Opéra will undergo a
significant investment programme to restore and reinvigorate the 124 year
old landmark prior to rebranding as the Hilton Paris Opéra next year.
Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels &
Resorts, said, "Paris has long been considered one of the world's
great tourist destinations, in part due to its rich architectural and
cultural history. This hotel is renowned for its intricate façade and
today's agreement will pair one of Paris' best known buildings with our
signature hotel brand. We're excited to be creating a Hilton hotel of
exceptional quality in the Hilton Paris Opéra."
Marking Hilton Worldwide's expansion in the popular
Paris market, the agreement is underpinned by the city's enduring tourist
appeal and high levels of guest demand for quality hotel accommodation.
Located minutes from a number of famous attractions such as the Opéra, The
Louvre, the Sacré Cœur and the Arc de Triomphe, the surrounding area
is subject to a considerable public and private investment programme and
is currently undergoing large scale redevelopment. Guests will benefit
from access to Europe's second largest rail station, the Gare Saint
Lazare, which is opposite the hotel and is used by 100 million passengers
each year.
Today's Paris agreement follows news that Hilton
Worldwide has signed a management agreement to brand a new hotel as Hilton
Chantilly Hotel & Conference Centre, 30 kilometers from central Paris.
The hotel, which will include a range of sophisticated room offerings and
a substantial meeting and conference facilities, in addition to a signature
state of the art spa, is expected to open to guests in early 2015.
Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice
president, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide said,
"More than 70 million people travel to Paris each year, placing it in the
top five most popular cities to visit globally. This considerable demand
represents a great opportunity for our brands. The new Hilton Paris Opéra
will take advantage of a premium location, and will complement our
existing Hilton Hotels & Resorts at La Défense, Charles De Gaulle and
Orly Airports, in addition to the Hilton Chantilly Hotel & Conference
Centre, which is currently under construction."
Business and leisure facilities at
the 266 bedroom Hilton Paris Opéra hotel will include an executive floor
and lounge and outstanding meetings and food and beverage facilities.
Hilton Worldwide will operate the hotel under a management agreement on
behalf of Blackstone.
View more news
about Hilton Hotels & Resorts openings and a development map at http://news.hilton.com/openings.
