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Waldorf Astoria to expand its portfolio with three new openings
POSTED 04 Oct 2013 . BY Aoife Dowling
Royal Suite bedroom at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Hilton’s luxury brand Waldorf Astoria has three new properties in the pipeline in Amsterdam, Jerusalem and Dubai.

The group’s first property in the Netherlands – Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam – is to launch in Q1 2014.

Situated on the Herengracht canal, built during the golden age, the hotel will feature an historical exterior with six original patrician houses of the 17th and 18th century.

The hotel 93 guestrooms and suites will overlook the city’s canal or the courtyard garden.

The property will also offer a boutique spa, with a wide range of spa treatments, as well as a large indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and relaxation area overlooking the gardens.

Waldorf Astoria, which currently has a portfolio of 24 destinations will also a new hotel in Jerusalem at the end of this year.

Situated at the intersection of King David, Agron and Mamila Streets, Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem will feature 220 guestrooms and suites.

The building that houses the hotel was built in 1929 and is currently undergoing an extensive renovation, which will see the historic facade restored, as well as a complete rebuilding of the interior.

Facilities will include a 5,380sq ft (500sq m) spa and fitness facility with pool, three restaurants and conference and meeting facilities.

The group’s new UAE property will open on Dubai’s renowned Palm Jumeirah in 2014.

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah will offer 319 luxuriously rooms and suites, each with sea views with a backdrop of Dubai’s coastline.
The hotel will feature a 2,000sq m (21,528sq ft) spa with outdoor garden, gym, two swimming pools, 200m (656ft) of private beachfront, six bars and restaurants, a ballroom and eight flexible rooms.

The group also recently launched its first UAE hotel the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah at emerging hospitality hotspot – Ras Al Khaimah.
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Waldorf Astoria to expand its portfolio with three new openings
POSTED 04 Oct 2013 . BY Aoife Dowling
Royal Suite bedroom at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Hilton’s luxury brand Waldorf Astoria has three new properties in the pipeline in Amsterdam, Jerusalem and Dubai.

The group’s first property in the Netherlands – Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam – is to launch in Q1 2014.

Situated on the Herengracht canal, built during the golden age, the hotel will feature an historical exterior with six original patrician houses of the 17th and 18th century.

The hotel 93 guestrooms and suites will overlook the city’s canal or the courtyard garden.

The property will also offer a boutique spa, with a wide range of spa treatments, as well as a large indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and relaxation area overlooking the gardens.

Waldorf Astoria, which currently has a portfolio of 24 destinations will also a new hotel in Jerusalem at the end of this year.

Situated at the intersection of King David, Agron and Mamila Streets, Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem will feature 220 guestrooms and suites.

The building that houses the hotel was built in 1929 and is currently undergoing an extensive renovation, which will see the historic facade restored, as well as a complete rebuilding of the interior.

Facilities will include a 5,380sq ft (500sq m) spa and fitness facility with pool, three restaurants and conference and meeting facilities.

The group’s new UAE property will open on Dubai’s renowned Palm Jumeirah in 2014.

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah will offer 319 luxuriously rooms and suites, each with sea views with a backdrop of Dubai’s coastline.
The hotel will feature a 2,000sq m (21,528sq ft) spa with outdoor garden, gym, two swimming pools, 200m (656ft) of private beachfront, six bars and restaurants, a ballroom and eight flexible rooms.

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