The luxurious inn is anticipated to debut in 2025, furthering Hilton’s Costa Rica and comfort footprint
GUANACASTE, Costa Rica and MCLEAN, Va. – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) introduced the signing of the first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts belongings in Costa Rica, the new-construct Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste, presently beneathneath creation and anticipated to open in 2025. Exceptionally placed on a peninsula with unobstructed ocean views, Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste will provide one hundred ninety visitor rooms and 25 Waldorf Astoria branded houses withinside the tropical paradise of Guanacaste acknowledged for its dramatic scenery, lush forests and exquisite beaches. The belongings will awareness on sustainable luxurious with an emphasis on structure that blends into the surroundings, local plant life and fauna, and services that join visitors with the herbal environment. All inn automobiles applied at the belongings could be electric.
“Hilton has always been committed to serving any guest, for any travel need, anywhere in the world, and we’re thrilled to expand our presence with the first Waldorf Astoria in Costa Rica,” said Chris Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton. “Costa Rica is a fast-growing and highly sought-after destination that is an ideal place to introduce the world-class personal service of our Waldorf Astoria brand. We look forward to sharing our signature hospitality and creating unforgettable stays for our guests in this serene and beautiful location.”
The hotel marks a milestone signing for Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand, because it welcomes a brand new and exceedingly sought-after vacation spot to its portfolio of greater than 30 unique residences round the arena and builds upon the luxurious brand’s presence of iconic inns withinside the Caribbean and Latin America, such as Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal and Waldorf Astoria Cancun, which opened in advance this month.
Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste is a part of the Cacique Costa Rica network set to provide retail, residences, and wellbeing reports in approaches that spotlight Guanacaste’s herbal wonders and join visitors to the neighborhood network. Ideally located on Guanacaste’s Cacique peninsula, Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste will provide the proper backdrop for journey seekers, sunbathers and nature enthusiasts alike with the area’s amazing volcanic landscapes, intimate seashore coves and tropical forests. The vacation spot-stimulated barefoot luxurious inn may also provide handy get admission to to Guanacaste’s worldwide airport (LIR – Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) and close by seashore cities proposing active restaurants, bars and neighborhood shops, simply embracing Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” lifestyle.
With panoramic ocean views, Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste will feature 190 ornate luxury rooms and suites, including a Presidential Suite, and 25 Hilton-managed private residences with owner access to all resort amenities. Upon arrival, guests are greeted at “El Pueblo,” a lobby and area where guests can relax, socialize, and unwind. Guests can also look forward to the highest level of culinary excellence with a selection of food and beverage options including a unique restaurant and bar, unique shop and ice cream shop.
“Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts offers impeccable service in some of the most sought-after destinations across the globe and together with our partners, we look forward to welcoming guests to experience one of the most unique destinations in Central America firsthand,” said Steve Case, chairman and CEO, Revolution. “With more than 200 miles of scenic coastline and some of the region’s most extraordinary ecosystems, we are delighted to introduce guests to this world-class sustainable luxury destination and help connect them to the natural beauty and local culture that the Cacique Costa Rica community has to offer.”
Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste’s services will encompass a relaxing holistic wellbeing middle with a modern day gym, motion studio, outside yoga, and lap and thermal pools. The lavish cenote-stimulated spa can have 8 remedy rooms, plus 3 outside remedy rooms emulating a tree house, along side a whole lot of signature Waldorf Astoria Spa treatments. Younger vacationers can bask in a variety of the resort’s family-pleasant activities, inclusive of a youngsters middle and teen’s club. For businesses and events, the posh belongings will provide about 10,000 rectangular ft of assembly and occasion facilities, inclusive of indoor and outside space, an occasion garden and a ceremonial pavilion for weddings.
Throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, Hilton presently has a portfolio of 2 hundred resorts welcoming vacationers throughout the region, and a improvement pipeline of greater than one hundred resorts.
The Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste is operated by Hilton and owned by Revolution, Cacique Investors LLC and Garnier & Garnier, the Costa Rica developer. GFG Securities LLC has raised equity and debt financing.
The luxury hotel will be part of Hilton Honors, an award-winning guest loyalty program for 18 premium Hilton brands. For more information about Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, visit Stories from Hilton.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 7,000 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 146 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of more than 30 iconic properties that creates a unique sense of place with a relentless commitment to elegant service, one-of-a-kind experiences and culinary expertise in landmark destinations around the world. Inspired by their timeless environments and sincerely elegant service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver an effortless experience seamlessly, creating a true sense of place for guests through stunning architectural features, brand rituals, the famous Peacock Alley, refined art collections and elevated in-room amenities. In addition to the brand’s world-class hotel offerings, Waldorf Astoria boasts a global residential portfolio that provides the comfort of a private home combined with unsurpassed amenities and high-touch service. Waldorf Astoria is part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience an unforgettable stay at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts by booking at waldorfastoria.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts at stories.hilton.com/waldorfastoria, and follow the brand on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Revolution Places
Revolution Places invests in unique real estate and hospitality opportunities that promote new models for travel and tourism based on healthy lifestyles, sustainable luxury, and appreciation for the natural environment. Revolution Places is part of Revolution LLC, a D.C.-based investment firm led by AOL Co-founder, Steve Case. Learn More: https://revolution.com/entity/places/. Revolution Places Media Contact: Tracy Zuckerman Van Grack (Tracy.VanGrack@revolution.com) +1-516-524-6124
About GFG
GFG Securities, LLC (“GFG Securities”) is a boutique real estate investment banking firm that assists public and privately owned businesses with domestic and international investment banking services, including equity and debt capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic consulting services. Headquartered in Miami, FL, GFG Securities has acted as the primary liaison in debt and equity capital raising transactions in excess of $1.9 billion with average transaction values between US$20 and US$500 million. Visit www.gfgsecurities.com for company information.
About Garnier & Garnier
Garnier & Garnier Desarrollos Inmobiliarios (“Garnier”) has 25 years of experience in the conceptualization, development, and disposition of Real Estate Projects throughout Costa Rica. Garnier has been involved in the design and construction of over 1,500,000 square meters of development throughout its history, with well over $500 MM of construction in the last 5 years. Focused on the development of industrial parks and free trade zones, corporate office parks, and hospitality/residential projects, Garnier brings a sustainable and innovative approach to traditional real estate development. Visit www.garnier.cr for company information.