MERCAN Group of Companies | October 28, 2020

PORTO, Portugal – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an agreement to open SĂ© Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – a unique 77-room property that will bring an exciting new guest experience to Portugal’s second-largest city. The hotel is owned by ReferĂȘncia Arrojada SA, a subsidiary of Mercan Group of Companies, and will operate under a franchise agreement with Hilton, with the opening planned for early summer 2021. It will be Portugal’s first Tapestry Collection property.

Patrick Fitzgibbon, Senior Vice President, Development, EMEA, Hilton said: “SĂ© Catedral Hotel Porto will be an impressive debut for Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Portugal, and we’re pleased to partner with Mercan Group. Tapestry Collection is gathering momentum in Europe, and with new hotels planned in destinations including Paris and Madrid, we see significant scope for growth across the continent. In particular, we expect this expansion to be driven by conversion opportunities, as hotels seek to benefit from visibility in front of 110 million Hilton Honors members whilst maintaining a unique look and feel.”

Jordi Vilanova, President of ReferĂȘncia Arrojada SA and Vice-President of Mercan Group of Companies, said: “We are very happy to announce our partnership with Hilton to operate this hotel under Tapestry Collection, which is perfectly suited to the property and neighbourhood. Porto continues to attract travellers from all over the world and we are confident that with its unique style and prime location in Porto’s cultural hub, this hotel will quickly become a favourite with guests seeking original, upscale hospitality.”

SĂ© Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection by Hilton will join a fast-growing global collection. Every property within the portfolio has its own unique style and personality, which embraces local culture and exploration, all while providing the reassurance associated with the Hilton name, in addition to the benefits of the award-winning Hilton Honors program.

There will be plenty for the hotel’s adventure-seeking guests to discover in the local neighbourhood – a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in rich heritage with a vibrant nightlife. Some of Porto’s main tourist attractions, including the 12th century SĂ© Cathedral, ClĂ©rigos Tower and Livraria Lello, are within 10 minutes’ walk away from the hotel. Guests will also enjoy easy access to major transport hubs, including the decorative SĂŁo Bento Train Station, located a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, and Francisco SĂĄ Carneiro International Airport, a 20km drive away.

The hotel will feature an on-site bar and restaurant, as well as nearby parking.

The city of Porto, made famous by the production of Port Wine, continues to be one of the most popular destinations for travellers in Western Europe. A city of thrilling contrasts, it offers both centuries of history as well as an energetic leisure and entertainment scene, framed by the dramatic vistas of its many green spaces.

Sé Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection by Hilton will join a portfolio of more than 40 distinctive properties worldwide. It is the third European property from the brand to be announced following agreements for the Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Le Belgrand Hotel Paris Champs Elysées, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

The hotel will be located at Rua ChĂŁ 38, 4000-052 Porto, Portugal. For more information about Tapestry Collection by Hilton, visit newsroom.hilton.com/tapestry/news.