Conrad Hilton was the founder of the Hilton chain of luxury hotels.
Name: Conrad Nicholson Hilton
Born: December 25, 1887
Died: January 3, 1979
Country: USA
Name: Conrad Nicholson Hilton
Born: December 25, 1887
Died: January 3, 1979
Country: USA
Conrad Hilton Quotations..
Ø Success seems to be connected with action. Successful men keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
Ø Charity is a supreme virtue, and the great channel through which the mercy of God is passed on to mankind. It is the virtue that unites men and inspires their noblest efforts.
Ø There is a natural law, a Divine law, that obliges you and me to relieve the suffering, the distressed and the destitute.
Ø Enthusiasm is a vital element toward the individual success of every man or woman.
Ø The practice of charity will bind us will bind all men in one great brotherhood.
Ø As the funds you will expend have come from many places in the world, so let there be no territorial, religious, or color restrictions on your benefactions, but beware of organized, professional charities with high-salaried executives and a heavy ratio of expense.
“OUR BEST RATE GUARANTEED”
The Hilton Hotel Corporation was started by Conrad Hilton with the purchase of his first hotel (in Cisco, Texas) in 1919. There are now more than 3,200 Hilton Hotels in 77 locations. Ten brands come under the Hilton Hotel name: Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Doubletree, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2, Hilton Grand Vacations, Embassy Suites, Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn. Though the last two have some similarities, there are differences.
List of Hotels in the Hilton Family
Hilton Hotels
This is the flagship brand under the Hilton Family that is most recognized around the world. The Hilton motto is that "travel should take you places." The Hilton Grand Vacations brand is the ultimate in world class luxury vacation hotels. The décor and atmosphere are specially designed to make it seem like you are experiencing a lovely vacation right in your hotel room.
The parent company website is at hilton.com.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts
The Conrad Hotels are made for luxury travelers who are very particular about their accommodations. The design is contemporary, elegant and posh.
Find out more at conradhotels1.hilton.com
DoubleTree
This hotel is positioned as a comfortable, affordable and family-oriented hotel for vacation travelers. Per tradition, guests are greeted at check-in with a warm chocolate chip cookie.
Visit doubletree.hilton.com.
Embassy Suites
The Embassy Suites are described as an "upscale" hotel that is tailored for leisure travelers. Instead of the standard "bed and bathroom" layout, many of the rooms are set up as two-room suites that are closer to the look and feel of an apartment with a living room and eating area.
More information, go to embassysuites.hilton.com.
Hampton Inn
The Hampton Inn is a value hotel brand that while less expensive compared to some of the other Hilton brands, provides a lot of amenities for business travelers and vacationers, such as hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet, premium coffee in the lobby and meeting rooms.
The website is at hamptoninn.hilton.com.
Hilton Garden Inn
This hotel provides you with everything you need to be healthy, happy, fit and ready for a big day, such as healthy food, comfy beds and a fitness center.
The website is abouthiltongardeninn.com.
Home 2 Suites
This is a chain of extended stay hotels under the Hilton brand. It is optimized for a long stay, offering amenities for traveling business people (like WiFi and communal work spaces with large tables and flat-screen monitors), superior customer service and comfortable rooms that resemble dorms or apartment bedrooms.
More information is at home2suites.com.
Homewood Suites
"Make yourself at home" is the motto of this brand. The purpose is to give you a home away from home with comfortable suites (ranging from studio set-ups to two-bedroom suites) and full kitchen.
The website for Homewood Suites is homewoodsuites.hilton.com.
The Waldorf Astoria Collection
This is a five-star quality luxury hotel designed to meet the needs of very wealthy travelers with expensive accommodations such as golf, spa and even casinos in some locations. There are several hotels that fall under the collection, though they do not carry the Waldorf name, like the Arizona Biltmore Resort and the Grand Wailea Resort in Hawaii.
Book accommodations at waldorfastoria.com.
Hilton History
Hilton Hotels have been around since 1919, when Conrad Hilton bought his first property. They are now located in 77 countries worldwide. The many brands of the Hilton Hotel family (nine as of 2009) are each made to meet the specific needs of certain groups of travelers.
Awards and Brand Power
2011
Brand of the Year - Full Service Hotel (Second consecutive year)
2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend® (U.S.A.)
Ranked #94, Franchise 500®
Entrepreneur
Ranked #5 Global Travel Brand, Digital IQ Index: Travel
L2
Number One Hotel Brand in Australia (Seven consecutive years)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Australia (Seven consecutive years)
Number One Hotel Brand in Japan (Five consecutive years)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Japan (Five consecutive years)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Belgium (Second consecutive year)
Number One Hotel Brand in Belgium (Second consecutive year)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in the Netherlands (Second consecutive year)
Number One Hotel Brand in the Netherlands (Second consecutive year)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Britain (Second consecutive year)
Number One Hotel Brand in Britain (Second consecutive year)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Pan Europe (Second consecutive year)
Number One Hotel Brand in Pan Europe (Second consecutive year)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Italy (Second consecutive year)
Number One Hotel Brand in Italy (Second consecutive year)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Germany
Number One Hotel Brand in Germany (Second consecutive year)
Number One Hotel Brand in Middle East (Three consecutive years)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Middle East (Three consecutive years)
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in South East Asia
Number One Hotel Brand in Asia Pacific
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Asia Pacific
Number One Hotel Brand in Russia
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Russia
Number One Hotel Brand in Turkey
Leading Choice Hotel Brand in Turkey (Three consecutive years)
Business Development Research Consultants (BDRC) Hotel Business Guest Survey
Best Business Hotel Chain in Europe
Best Business Hotel Chain in the U.K.
Best Business Hotel in Eastern Europe - Hilton Prague
Best Business Hotel U.K. - London Hilton on Park Lane
Business Traveller (United Kingdom)
Best Online Press Room (Hilton Gobal Media Center)
Distinguished Honoree - Best New Product Introduction Event (eforea: spa at Hilton)
International Business Awards
Best Online Newsroom – Business/Consumer (Hilton Global Media Center)
Bulldog Awards for Excellence in Media and Public Relations Campaigns, 2011
Best Online Press Room - Hilton Global Media Center
American Business Awards
Golden Bridge Award - Websites, Blogs and Social Media- Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations (Hilton Global Media Center)
Golden Bridge Award - Campaigns: Hospitality & Leisure(eforea: spa at Hilton)
Golden Bridge Awards
Platinum Award - Product Launch (eforea: spa at Hilton)
Platinum Award - Video/Internal Communication (Hiton Brand Video)
Platinum Award - Communication Plan (eforea: spa at Hilton)
Platinum Award - Photography in a Publication (Hilton Brand Photography Guidelines)
Platinum Award - Publication/Handbook/Manual (Hilton Brand Photography Guidelines)
Gold Award - Employee Relations (H360 Community)
Gold Award - Web Site Overall (Hilton Global Media Center)
Honorable Mention - Social Media (12 Drinks of Christmas
2011 Hermes Creative Awards
Award of Excellence - Print: Communication Plan (eforea: spa at Hilton)
Award of Excellence - Print: Product Launch Plan (eforea: spa at Hilton)Award of Distinction - Websites: Hotel and Lodging (Stay Hilton. Go Everywhere.)
Award of Excellence - Brochure: Interior Design
Award of Excellence - Brochure: Photography
Award of Excellence - Corporate Identity: Identity Manual/Style Guide
Award of Excellence - Corporate Identity: DesignAward of Excellence - Corporate Identity - Photography
Award of Distinction - Print: Special Event Plan (eforea: spa at Hilton)
Award of Distinction - Promotional/Branding (Ask Lewis)
Award of Excellence - Brochure/Handbook
Award of Distinction - Brochure: Educational
The Communicator Awards, International Academy of the Visual Arts
Thoth Award - Press Kit/Media Kit (eforea: spa at Hilton)
Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC)
Silver Award (eforea: spa at Hilton media landing page)
W3 Awards
Award of Excellence - Press Kit(eforea: spa at Hilton)
Southern Public Relations Federation Lantern Awards
UNIQUE OF HILTON
The most unique thing in Hilton’s concept:
Only with Hilton HHonors can you earn both Points & Miles® for stays at 3,750 hotels worldwide and airline miles with over 50 airline partners. And we offer several unique ways to pile on the points, earn them through hotel stays or with participating credit cards; or, consider purchasing them if you are just shy of that trip to the Caribbean. And when you are feeling generous, you can transfer them to family or friends who are also members. We also offer you an opportunity to donate your extra points to several charitable organizations.
Atmosphere
The Hilton Garden Inn offers a more casual atmosphere than the classic Hilton, the chain's flagship hotel. The goal at the HGI is to present the business traveler with everything needed to be productive and comfortable, from on-site laundry rooms to in-room fitness. Hilton hotels, in contrast, are prepared to appeal as full-service hotels to everyone, regardless of their reasons for travel.
Room Amenities
The Hilton Garden Inn room offers a Stay Fit Kit for guests who want to stay in shape within their rooms. Rooms always include large work areas, refrigerators and coffeemakers. The rooms at Hilton Hotels vary greatly depending on the hotel; many offer various suites in addition to the regular rooms. Both hotels offer special bedding (Serenity bed at Hilton; Garden Sleep System at HGI) for their guests.
Special Features
Executive Lounges (on Executive Floors) are located at some Hilton Hotels, but not at Hilton Garden Inns. Many Hilton Hotels are full resorts that include spas and family-friendly kids' clubs, and offer bellhop and concierge service. Both hotels offer business centers, Internet access and fitness centers.
Food
Hilton Hotels typically have multiple restaurants that cater to various tastes and needs. The Hilton Garden Inn has a restaurant that serves breakfast (cooked to order), with lunch and dinner offered at some properties. Hilton Garden Inns also have the Pavilion Pantry, a mini-market that has everything from snacks to dinners that can be prepared in the microwave.
KEY FACTOR OF HILTON
With more than 540 properties in 78 countries across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, innovative leader in the full service segment. As the most recognized name in the industry, Hilton remains synonymous with the word "hotel." From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected.
THE INDUSTRY STANDARD
Hilton continues its innovative approach to products, amenities and service. Whether becoming the first hotel to install televisions in guest rooms or the first hotel in the world to earn both LEED and Green Seal environmental certifications, individual Hilton Hotels & Resorts always lead the way. Among its industry firsts, Hilton developed the concept of franchising hotels, launched the first airport hotel, introduced the first multi-hotel reservation system and became the first U.S. coast-to-coast hotel chain. After more than 90 years, the brand's expertise and insight of global travel remains unmatched.
WHERE HOSPITALITY WORKS
Thousands of Team Members around the world share the Hilton spirit of hospitality and comprise the brand's special culture. Hilton Team Members are part of a global family that ensures every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Team Members explore careers in every sector of the hospitality industry at Hilton hotels, resorts and offices worldwide.
SUPPORTING GLOBAL COMMUNITIES
Hilton appreciates its role as a global citizen and values the communities it serves. The brand and its Team Members support a variety of philanthropic activities and they encourage guests to join their efforts. The Hilton HHonors Giving Back program makes it easy for members to convert HHonors points into assistance for others.
Vintage Hilton Hotel Hanky, 1942 – 1954
Founded 90+ years ago, with a boutique hotel in Cisco, Texas, Hilton Hotels now owns 3,200 properties in 78 countries through ten different brands, including Waldorf Astoria, and Embassy Suites. The Hilton Hotels are famous for many things. The family business, the scandals, and Room 902 of the Amsterdam Hilton, where in March of 1969, John and Yoko taught the world a little something about peace.
