Situated in the center of Hiroshima city, the hotel is within a 10-minute drive from Hiroshima Station and is within walking distance of the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Atomic Bomb Dome’ and Peace Memorial Park – which attract more than 1.7 million visitors per year. The hotel also offers easy access to major dining, shopping, and sightseeing spots such as the Hiroshima castle and Itsukushima shrine.

Alexandra Jartiz the senior vice president, brand management, Asia Pacific, Hilton said: “For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been a beacon of hospitality in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations, and we are delighted to debut the brand’s 600^th hotel in the heart of Hiroshima. As the brand continues its solid growth momentum across the region, we look forward to delivering exceptional stay experiences with the light and warmth of Hiltons signature hospitality.”

The 420 rooms and suites on the seventh to 22nd floor offer guest’s cityscape views as well as the Seto Inland Sea and beautiful mountains in the distance.

Hilton Hiroshima features one of the largest convention facilities in the region, and the hotel can accommodate international MICE events of more than 1,000 people with banquet and meeting rooms with the latest LED technology and state-of-the-art AV equipment. With Japan set to host the G7 summit in Hiroshima next year, the hotel looks forward to a steady increase in international and domestic guests.