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Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort Receives $10 Million Total Makeover - All-New Wellness Spa, 3,714-Sq.-Ft. Presidential Suite, Golf Amenities and More by Years’ End

Miami ­ 07.07.04 ­ The Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort opted not to take a vacation this summer; rather, the popular, beachfront resort is undergoing a total makeover worth $10 million. The newly improved resort is scheduled for its unveiling December 31, 2004.

Mayan-inspired and Zen-like Wellness Spa to be Built

The Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort will begin construction on the 12,000-sq.-ft., Mayan-inspired Wellness Spa in July, which is set to open Dec. 31 and will offer yoga sessions, aromatherapy, beachside massage and more. A special lighting system will provide a soft, relaxing glow, while the Zen-like elements of natural stone, tropical woods and even sand will create an all-natural and soothing atmosphere. In addition, the Wellness Spa, with its seven treatment rooms, two saunas and an open Jacuzzi welcomes spa-goers to a true island of relaxation.

New Mexican-Caribbean Guestroom Décor

All 426 guestrooms and villas are receiving a total makeover with an interior design lift by Mexico’s well-known Grupo Diarq architecture and design firm, which is using Caribbean shades of palm green, sea blue and soft sand to provide tropically elegant spaces that bring the natural beauty of the resort’s outdoor surroundings inside. Original Mexican artwork and palm plants will complement oversized armoires, Mayan décor and imported teak balcony furniture. New 27-inch TVs for guestrooms and 32-inch TVs and Jacuzzis for suites are more of the latest upgrades. To make guestrooms more laptop friendly, each lamp base will house an electrical outlet.

Also, every guestroom will offer a new, in-room Hospitality Center, a granite-topped area designated for refreshments, such as bottled water and coffee, with a fully-stocked mini-bar. Additionally, guests will enjoy better shut-eye with anatomic The Bed by Hilton™ beds and Suite Dreams mattresses, designed exclusively for Hilton Hotels Corporation hotels and resorts. Mayan bed throws will provide colorful accents to the plush bed experience. Additionally, guestrooms that previously held two double beds will now feature two queen beds; guestrooms with king-sized beds will have pull-out sofa beds.

Sprawling and Posh New Presidential Suite

The most sprawling and posh guestroom of all will be the newly designed, $70,000 Presidential Suite. More like a high-end residence, the 3,714-sq.-ft. suite, decorated in the rich, dark woods and the lush green, blue and sand shades of the tropics, will boast two bedrooms, a spacious living room, a pantry, a dining room and a sweeping terrace overlooking the verdant golf course and sparkling Caribbean Sea.

Golfing Enhancements

Already home to an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort will welcome a new driving range and new cart fleet. All 80 of these deluxe, electric golf carts will arrive in July 2004. And by October 2004, many golf amenities, from locker facilities to rental clubs, will be upgraded.

Grand New Atrium

To complete the renovations, a new $250,000, air-conditioned atrium and lobby, boasting a bar serving up signature margaritas and live music nightly, will provide a dramatic new entryway.

"We are delighted to unveil the dazzling changes at the Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort in time for the new year," says Dave Smith, general manager, Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort. "The upgrades, along with our idyllic location and outstanding service, will make for a truly unforgettable vacation experience at the AAA Four Diamond Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort."

Just 15 minutes from the Cancun International Airport, the Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort offers a lush, 160-acre location and 426 guestrooms, including 82 spacious and luxurious villas. Golfers will delight in the resort’s 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course and all will enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness center, professional soccer field, fully-equipped Kids Club and seven sparkling swimming pools. The resort is also home to Cancun’s largest meetings facility, with its 30,000 sq.-ft. Hilton Meetings® complex. Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort rates start at $109 USD per room, based on double occupancy.* For more information or to book a stay, call 1-877-GO-HILTON or visit www.hiltoncaribbean.com. The resort is a member of Hilton Worldwide Resorts and Hilton Caribbean, a division of Hilton International with 16 hotels, resorts and all-inclusive resorts through out the Caribbean.