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Hilton Newcastle Gateshead to Open

Hilton UK & Ireland is delighted to announce that the 254-room, four-star Hilton Newcastle Gateshead is due to open its doors to guests on Tuesday, 13 April 2004.
Wolfgang M. Neumann, Area President of Hilton UK & Ireland, said: “Hilton is excited to be opening this outstanding hotel in this fantastic location. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead represents a welcome addition to Hilton UK & Ireland’s existing portfolio of 77 hotels and will prove to be a valuable asset to the growth of this vibrant area of the UK.”

Catering to both the business and leisure markets, the hotel features 96 Hilton Executive rooms and incorporates stunning views from the Executive Lounge. Further facilities include ten Hilton Meetings rooms, a banqueting suite that can cater for over 500 guests and a 6,000 sq ft. LivingWell health club. The Windows on the Tyne restaurant and bar both feature panoramic views across the river to Newcastle.

Neumann goes on to say: “Completing a high-quality building such as this to the exacting standards required has been a complex task.  Whilst there have been challenges along the way, Hilton is now looking forward to the future success of the hotel.”

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