Curio Collection by Hilton, renowned for its unique portfolio of handpicked hotels, is celebrating a significant milestone as it approaches its 150th hotel opening by the end of 2023.
This year, the brand has seen remarkable growth, adding 19 new properties, including 10 first-in-market hotels, further cementing its commitment to offering travelers distinct experiences worldwide.
Jenna Hackett, the brand leader of Curio Collection by Hilton, highlights the brand’s focus on authenticity and immersive experiences. She notes that each hotel in the collection is unique, offering guests bespoke stories through its distinctive architecture, design, culinary offerings, and curated amenities, ensuring an exceptional, one-of-a-kind stay.
The year’s growth has been marked by notable first-in-location openings in various global destinations. Hotels like Hotel Montera Madrid in Spain, The Godfrey Detroit in the USA, and The Drayton Hotel Savannah have introduced unique flavors of their respective locales. The upcoming openings before the year’s end are set to solidify Curio Collection by Hilton’s achievement of 150 hotels. These include:
- Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton (Kenya): East Africa’s first Curio Collection hotel, set to open in late November, offers a panoramic view of the Karura Forest, featuring upscale accommodations and exceptional dining venues.
- La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton (Vietnam): Opening in December, this property brings a taste of the Italian Amalfi Coast to Vietnam, offering Mediterranean-style rooms and unique dining experiences.
- Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton (Monaco): Monaco’s first Hilton, opening in November, will offer guests the luxury and glamour of the principality with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton (Melbourne, Australia): The first Curio Collection hotel in Melbourne, set to join the portfolio by year-end, is a sophisticated property within Melbourne’s 80 Collins precinct.
- Hualta Hotel Mendoza, Curio Collection by Hilton (Mendoza, Argentina): This winery hotel immerses guests in the winemaking process and recently opened in September, offering a unique experience in Argentina’s wine region.
- The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao, Curio by Hilton: Slated to open in December, this all-inclusive retreat in Curacao offers a tropical escape with a range of dining and leisure options.
Looking ahead, Curio Collection by Hilton is set to continue its global expansion, with more than 20 new properties anticipated to open in 2024, including in Croatia, the Dominican Republic, China, and additional locations in the Middle East and Africa. With more than 80 hotels in the pipeline, the brand is poised for continued growth, offering unique experiences in exciting destinations such as the North Georgia Mountains, Tuscany, and the Portuguese Riviera.
