The Hilton Windhoek has recently opened – Hilton Worldwide’s 50th hotel in the Middle East and Africa.
The 150-room property in Windhoek’s CBD, was opened by Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba. The hotel is operated under a management agreement with the United Africa Group.
Hilton Windhoek offers guests the choice of a presidential suite, four diplomatic suites, four king executive guest rooms, eight king deluxe rooms, 22 executive rooms, 12 double rooms and 99 king rooms. The hotel also offers guests onsite leisure facilities and dining options, including a heated lap pool with sundeck, wellness centre with two treatment rooms and a 24-hour Hilton Fitness by Precor gym, all located on the rooftop with views of the city.
Restaurant choices within the hotel include Ekipa, an all-day dining restaurant, Kalabar Bar and Terrace, Centrum Lounge and Terrace, Divine Wine Bar and the Sky Bar, also located on the roof top. Corporate travellers can make use of a choice of meeting rooms, including a boardroom that can accommodate up to 250 guests, as well as breakout areas.
Says Rudi Jagersbacher, Area President, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide: “We have employed more than 200 people locally to work in the hotel and over the last few months these team members have undergone training in our Hilton service standards. We look forward to playing an ongoing part in the development of the Namibian tourism sector.”