Hilton has signed the dual-brand Hilton Georgetown and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Georgetown as the company’s first hotels in Guyana. The hotels are slated to open in 2027.
Owned by an affiliate of Assets Group and managed by Hilton, the properties’ combined 411 keys will be part of an oceanfront, mixed-use business and entertainment complex in the South American country’s capital. The company currently has more than 225 open hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America region.
“We believe in investing in Guyana, a country poised for significant growth and a promising future in tourism and hospitality,” Moutaz Al Khayyat, chairman, Assets Group, said in a statement. “Our choice to debut in this emerging market reflects our commitment to investing in high-potential destinations and our confidence in Guyana's trajectory. These properties are meticulously designed to offer a diversity of high-end experiences.”
“We are thrilled to further our partnership with Assets Group, broadening our combined portfolio from the Middle East and Asia to the Caribbean and Latin America with our planned debut in Guyana,” said Juan Corvinos, senior vice president, development, architecture, design and construction, Caribbean and Latin America region, Hilton. “Guyana is an important regional business hub and a promising tourism destination, and we are excited to join forces with Assets Group once again to celebrate this impressive project and significant milestone in Hilton’s continued rapid expansion.”
Centrally located in downtown Georgetown where the Demerara River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Hilton Georgetown and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Georgetown will be close to nearby embassies, businesses and the National Park. The hotels will have shared spaces and amenities while also offering unique property-specific options throughout their shared location.
The new-build, 11-story Hilton Georgetown will have 253 guestrooms and suites as well as a lobby bar and signature restaurant. The property also will have an outdoor pool with all-day dining options. The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Georgetown will have 158 suites.
Guests of both properties will have access to a members-only Social Club managed by Hilton, a pool, a fitness center and spa, a co-working space and a library and boardroom for business travelers. The Social Club will have two full-service dining options, two bars and a coffee and bakery shop that will be open to the public. The complex also has a conference center with a 25,900-square-foot ballroom and 10,800 square feet of meeting rooms.
Hilton’s entry to Guyana builds on rapid growth momentum in the Caribbean and Latin America region, where the company tripled in size over the past decade adding nine new countries and territories and launching seven new brands to its portfolio. With more than 225 open hotels and a pipeline of over 170 hotels, Hilton plans to enter eight new countries and territories in the region over the next few years, including Bermuda and Paraguay in 2024 and Guyana in 2027, among others.