Jul 19th, 2010 at 11:15AM: Nearly 40 people got sick after a suspected outbreak of the norovirus bug attacked the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The guests and staff members suffered vomiting and diarrhoea, thought to have been caused by the bug, according to the BBC.
The norovirus bug is commonly linked to foodborne-outbreaks and can affect people of all ages. Two guests were admitted to the hospital and expected to make a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Guests at Hilton's Glasgow hotel fell ill after norovirus bug outbreak
Jul 19th, 2010 at 11:15AM: Nearly 40 people got sick after a suspected outbreak of the norovirus bug attacked the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The guests and staff members suffered vomiting and diarrhoea, thought to have been caused by the bug, according to the BBC.
The norovirus bug is commonly linked to foodborne-outbreaks and can affect people of all ages. Two guests were admitted to the hospital and expected to make a ...New Waldorf Astoria hotel to open in West London
Jul 14th, 2010 at 11:30AM: The divine decadence of the Waldorf Astoria is continuing its journey across the pond. Hilton Worldwide announced it will open a new Waldorf Astoria hotel in West London's Syon Park.
The new hotel will look out across the River Thames onto Kew Gardens and is seven miles from Knightsbridge and Heathrow Airport. The 137-room hotel is set to open in November 2010 and will feature a butterfly house ...Hilton joins Florida hotels in offering "Beach Satisfaction Guarantee"
Jun 17th, 2010 at 10:00AM: As the oil spill crisis continues to spark concern in the Gulf, travelers are becoming increasingly worried about their vacation plans. However, Florida hotels are working to offer guests 'guaranteed satisfaction' deals that help alleviate some of the worry. Just in from Hilton Hotels: Beach Satisfaction Guarantee.
Here's how it works:
The "Beach Satisfaction Guarantee," ensures that guests ...Daily Pampering: Grand Opening gifts from New York's newest Hilton
Apr 20th, 2010 at 4:00PM: The Hilton Manhattan East has opened its doors at 304 East 42nd Street, between First and Second Avenues.
You may remember the historic Tudor Hotel New York. Well, Hilton has bought the 1931 neo-gothic tower and given it a multi-million dollar renovation to include 300 luxury guest rooms furnished in sophisticated blue and earth tones, spacious marble bathrooms and state-of the art technology ...Daily Pampering: Niagara Falls goes luxe
Mar 16th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
The Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview has just unveiled their new Presidential Suites, two 50th floor rooms with astonishing views to rival any in the world.
"This new addition to our hotel is extremely exciting," said Anthony Annunziata, VP of Marketing and Development, Hilton Hotel and Suites. "With the Presidential Suites, we are changing the way people see Niagara Falls, by ...Business travelers will take upgrades over free food and web
Mar 2nd, 2010 at 11:00AM: If you were traveling on business, which would you prefer: free in-room internet access, frequent room upgrades or complimentary breakfast? According to a poll of Hilton's HHonors program, the room upgrade hit #1, followed by the free grub and finally comp'ed web access. Barbara De Lollis, of USA Today's Hotel Check-In column, speculates that this is because business travelers want comfort and can ...Lewis the Duck welcomes younger guests to Homewood Suites by Hilton
Feb 28th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
Some hotels consider their pool to be the only way to entertain younger guests. Homewood suites by Hilton takes welcoming kids one step further by being the only chain in the world to publish a line of children's books.
The books revolve around the adventures of an adorable wood duck called Lewis. In the books, you join Lewis on his trips. Not only are the books really well written and ...Feds Try to Halt Starwood Suit of Hilton to Chase Criminal Charges
Feb 25th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Usually, it's what goes on inside the hotels that is mysterious. Illicit trysts, quiet business deals and the occasional rendez-vous of spies (very occasional, I suspect) are what we'd love to believe happens in behind the closed doors of hotels up-market and down. The reality, however, is far more interesting. There is plenty of espionage going on in the hotel world, but it's the hotels ...Large suites and a sweet breakfast - Gadling reviews the Hilton Homewood Suites Downtown Chicago
Feb 24th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
When it comes to hotels, we like to review all kinds of properties here on Gadling - special hotels that have a little something extra to offer, and the kind of hotel we'll all end up using sooner or later. The Hilton Homewood Suites chain is one of the latter.
The chain offers affordable all-suite accommodations designed for extended stays. Of course, this doesn't rule out using the hotel ...Hilton Minneapolis orgy lawsuit settled
Feb 23rd, 2010 at 3:30PM: There's a reason hotels have "do not disturb" signs and locks on the doors. Aside from safety reasons, utilizing the lock is a good way to ensure no one walks in while you're enjoying the company of your travel companion. Unfortunately, some hotel employees at the Hilton Minneapolis didn't make use of their own amenities and opted to do the deed in the hotel's ballroom, causing a little concern ...Make yourself a Hiltini in the Bahamas
Jan 28th, 2010 at 2:00PM: The British Colonial Hilton in Nassau is looking for help celebrating both its 10th anniversary and a multi-million dollar renovation. So, every Thursday night through February 25, 2010, from 8 PM to 9 PM, show up to at the Bullion Bar for a Hiltini Night experience. The bartenders are ready to create top-shelf cocktails from the traditional to the unique and will even offer classes about ...Hilton's Valentine's Day deal for Latin America: Do not disturb
Jan 27th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Sometimes, the best service is none at all. With the "Do Not Disturb" getaways for Valentine's Day, you'll check into any number of hotels in the Caribbean or Latin America, and there will be plenty of people who will be happy to leave you alone. Check in early, if you like, and disappear for a while, and you can arrange for late checkout, too.
Don't get me wrong -- the "Do Not Disturb" package ...Starwood accuses Hilton of corporate espionage
Jan 16th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Two of the largest hotel chains in the world are locked in battle -- legal battle. Starwood Hotels has accused 44 of Hilton's top executives of stealing trade secrets. Christopher Nassetta, the CEO of Hilton, is alleged to have known about this activity, according to an amended complaint that Starwood filed with the Manhattan federal court. The object of affection thievery was the luxury category ...Hilton expands Doubletree brand in Greece
Jan 12th, 2010 at 2:30PM: Going to Greece just got a little more affordable. Hilton Worldwide has announced plans to open a Doubletree on the island of Kos in May 2010.
The Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Kos - Helona will be Hilton's second property in Greece (Hilton currently has one hotel in Athens) and the country's first Doubletree by Hilton. The Hilton Kos will offer 238 rooms including 15 suites and three villas, ...Hilton January: buy now save all year
Jan 9th, 2010 at 3:00PM: The end of the holiday season doesn't mean all the discounts are gone. So, while the big box retailers begin to reset their prices to "normal," Hilton is extending Christmas cheer through the end of January. The hotel chain is offering cuts of up to 33 percent on weekend rates in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. The brands included are Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, ...Big Island Hawaii: The Resorts of the Kohala Coast
Jan 8th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
The Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island might not look like what you imagine when you think of Hawaii. While the grounds of the many resorts that line the coastline are lush and green, once you leave the confines of the property, you'll see a land that's almost barren, dotted with tiny shrubs and long expanses of hardened black lava from the last eruptions of the now dormant Hualālai volcano. ...New family friendly blog aims to make travel much easier
Oct 30th, 2009 at 2:00PM: This week, Hilton and their Homewood Suites brand unveiled SuiteTrip.com. The site is filled with family friendly travel tips and advice, and writers come from some of the best family travel sites on the web (you'll notice two familiar names if you regularly read Gadling). Other writers come from The Vacation Gals, Trekaroo and Travel Savvy Mom. For me (as a dad and a writer), it is refreshing to ...Man sues Chicago Hilton for $50,000 after tripping over luggage
Oct 8th, 2009 at 2:30PM:
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It seems there's no end to the ridiculous things people will sue over these days. There was the alcoholic who drunkenly fell down the stairs and then sued the hotel for over-serving him, the guy who got electrocuted while trying to sneak onto an ...Save $400 by going to the beach ... I wish it were always this easy!
Jul 13th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Hilton's trying to make it as easy as possible for you to soak up the sun this summer. Its new deal in Puerto Rico will set you up with a free fourth night if you pay for three. Even better: the three nights that will cost you only start at $139 each. All in, you're saving up to $400 a trip. Resort credits are offered for golf, dining, spa treatments and other activities.
And, it keeps getting ...Hotels chains - picking the right one and how to become a loyal guest
Jul 2nd, 2009 at 10:30AM: Welcome to the Gadling hotel month! There is no better time of the year to learn more about hotels, how to pick the right hotel and how to become loyal to one chain. In today's article, I'm going to teach you as much as I can about picking the right brand and how to become (and stay) loyal to one chain. Before we continue, let me explain something really simple about the hotels: The world is made ...
