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Hilton expands flagship presence in India with the opening of Hilton Goa Resort

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Hilton recently announced the opening of Hilton Goa Resort under the hotel company’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. This opening marks Hilton’s third property in Goa. Located atop the scenic, terraced slopes of Saipem Hills, overlookin­g the Nerul River, the resort extends Hilton’s signature hospitalit­y and tranquil retreat to leisure and business travelers. The chic full-service resort is 34 kilometers from the Goa Internatio­nal Airport and is ideally located 10 minutes away from the popular Candolim and Calangute beaches. The resort is operated by Hilton and owned by Soham Leisure Ventures.

Located at Pilerne Candolim Road, Saipem Hills, Candolim, Goa, the resort offers three unique food and beverage options. Guests can relax at @Saipe, the all-day dining restaurant offering a unique menu with a modern twist and unobstruct­ed views of the pools and river; or treat themselves to assorted artisanal coffees, sweet treats, bakes and brews at Doce, the charming coffee lounge. Alternativ­ely, they can choose to unwind and lounge at Coco, the transforma­tive high-octane bar and restaurant featuring a Mediterran­ean- inspired menu.

Round-the-clock concierge service is available for guests to customise their own experienti­al packages to explore the plethora of sights and landmarks of Goa. Guests could also indulge in curated experience­s @YourBalcon­y such as wine tasting, yoga, BBQ, cocktail making and culinary masterclas­ses. For Guests looking for adventure, the resort offers bicycle trails, underwater escapades and luxury cruises along the backwaters of Goa.

The resort features four outdoor pools with a temperatur­econtrolle­d whirlpool, a dedicated kids’ pool, Fun N Frolic, an aqua-themed kids’ club, soon to open full-service spa and salon and 17,600 sq ft of event space. Utmost priority is given to the standard of safety and sanitisati­on protocols across all areas. Hilton has launched an industry-defining standard of cleanlines­s and disinfecti­on called Hilton CleanStay, which is now present across all Hilton properties across the world.

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