Hilton arrives in Queenstown
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has launched into New Zealand’s South Island with the opening of Hilton Queenstown.
The 178-room Hilton Queenstown offers the first New Zealand location of eforea: spa at Hilton, the global spa introduced by Hilton in late 2010.
Hilton Queenstown joins the 98-room boutique Kawarau Hotel, managed by Hilton in the Hilton Worldwide-managed Kawarau Village retail and dining precinct set within the year-round resort town.
“We identified Queenstown as a strategically significant location for Hilton Worldwide and feel this development will form an essential part of our growing network of hotels in New Zealand,†said Martin Rinck, area president, Hilton Worldwide, Asia Pacific.
The newly built properties are positioned directly on the shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu.
Each Hilton Queenstown guestroom includes Schist fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling window, a separate lounge area and private balcony or deck.
There are 12 relaxation rooms featuring hot tubs on private lakefront decks, and 18 one-bedroom suites.
Queenstown is the South Island’s adventure capital, best known for its ski fields, golf courses and wild river jet rides.
Ian Jarrett
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