MUNICH, GERMANY—Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel at Munich Airport here. Hilton Munich Airport started welcoming guests on New Year’s Eve, following an agreement between Hilton Worldwide and owner Allresto Flughafen München Hotel und Gaststätten GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH.
The 389-guestroom property is the only hotel to provide direct access to the terminal building and establishes a Hilton Worldwide presence at more than 35 major airports across Europe.
Simon Vincent, president and EVP, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide, said, “The opening of Hilton Munich Airport follows new Hilton Worldwide airport hotels at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick, as well as Krakow in Poland. With nearly 40 million passengers travelling through Munich Airport in 2014, we are uniquely positioned to give guests direct and convenient access to the terminal building. This addition to our portfolio in Germany marks more than 20 hotels trading and in the pipeline in key locations throughout the country.”
Rob Palleschi, global head, full-service brands, Hilton Worldwide, said, “This year will see us increase our presence at key transport hubs around the world, and this hotel is an incredible example of our signature Hilton brand. Hilton Munich Airport continues our heritage of opening at prime locations internationally, including our Hilton Frankfurt Airport and upcoming opening at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. We are proud to bring our Hilton values and service to guests traveling to Europe’s top airports.”
Hilton Munich Airport showcases a full height glass atrium, which contributes to its public areas. Guests at the hotel benefit from a range of quality amenities including large-scale conference and business facilities spread over 20 meeting rooms. The hotel is also undergoing an extension, which will see 160 guestrooms added to the building in 2017.
Hilton Munich Airport offers a range of dining options, including local cuisine and international dishes served at Charles Lindbergh. Cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed in the Nightflight Bar. The hotel’s fitness facility incorporates a 56-ft. swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam bath and fitness area.