STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 28, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- With the opening of the Hilton Stockholm Infra City, Hilton can now offer three hotels in Sweden adding a fourth in September with the opening of the Hilton Linkoping.
Hilton Stockholm Infra City is one of the Nordic regions largest Conference-, Congress- and Exhibition Hotels, when today opening its doors to 320 modern bedrooms, 24 Conference Rooms including 7 "Hilton Meetings" rooms and a purpose built auditorium seating 400 guests. Add to that the large Exhibition Hall offering a total of 3.500 square metres of flexible exhibition space. Hilton Meetings, the world's first global meeting brand is today available in more than 120 hotels with close to 1000 meeting rooms over the world.
Situated on the northern outskirts of Stockholm and with a 10 minute drive to Arlanda International Airport, Hilton Stockholm Infra City offers a convenient location for international as well as local events and with the total capacity of 2,800 guests it can truly fulfill its promise of "All under one roof."
The opening today is the culmination of months of preparatory work with upgrading of the guest facilities in a multimillion investment programme together with training of all team members to ensure the Hilton guest experience from day one. The hotel's long tradition of a strong commitment to our environment and a sustainable society has also gained renewed strength through the introduction of the Hilton brand.
"But Hilton Stockholm Infra City is of course not only about Conferences and Exhibitions," said Allan L. Agerholm General Manager at Hilton Stockholm Infra City, continuing "the hotel can offer 84 Business Rooms, all in the famous Scandinavian design with wooden interior and split-level designs some up to 75 square metres and perfect for long-stay's."
A "LivingWell Express" is also arriving in Stockholm as the hotels 9th floor has been dedicated to the "LivingWell Express" leisure concept offering the latest in cardiovascular equipment, sauna, solarium and of course a swimming pool. LivingWell, part of Hilton Group plc, is one of the largest health club operators in the U.K. with over 85 clubs. LivingWell's mission is to help our members feel good about themselves through a holistic approach to health and well being.
On the ground floor surrounded by palm trees, you can enjoy the brand new "Flavours Restaurant" and the "Atrium Bar & Lounge" and in the morning our famous "Hilton Breakfast."
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