Hilton Opens Another New Hotel in Mexico

By: - September 14th, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Hilton has continued its rapid regional expansion with another branded property in Mexico.

The Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton’s more affordable chain, has debuted a 120-room property in Salamanca.

It’s the ninth Hilton Garden Inn in Mexico.

The property, which is owned by Grupo Aldo Promotora de Inversion SAPI de CV and managed by Hilto, is set 35 miles from Mexico’s Del Bajio International Airport.

“As the third Hilton Garden Inn property in central Mexico, we are eager to showcase the brand’s spacious accommodations and intuitive service,” said Luis Ángel Camacho Vélez, general manager at Hilton Garden Inn Salamanca. “Conveniently located in the heart of Guanajuato, we seamlessly cater to both business travelers in need of a respite and leisure guests seeking local immersion.”

The property includes amenities like free Wi-Fi and flexible point redemption offers.

— CJ

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