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Spartanburg,
SC & Ocean City, MD – June 2023 / Newsmaker Alert: Hilton
Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront has made its debut along the Maryland
coastline. The 12-story, 170-room property reopened Friday, May 26, following
an extensive renovation that brings an elevated aesthetic — and a new brand
identity — to the heart of a city widely acclaimed as the East Coast’s
favorite vacation destination.
The
new Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront is owned and operated by South
Carolina-based OTO Development,
which is part of The Johnson
Group.
“We’re
delighted to bring Hilton Garden Inn’s better, brighter experience to Ocean
City,” says Lorrie
Miller, general manager, who heads the hotel’s leadership team alongside
Lauri Reynolds,
director of sales, and Gennady
Osipov, director of food and beverage. “It matters where you stay.
And staying here means a well-appointed oceanfront room and private balcony,
with nothing but sand between you and the water.”
This
peaceful setting, though, is anything but secluded. “We’re only one block
from Ocean City’s famed boardwalk — just 175 steps and yes, we counted!”
Miller says. “So you’re close to all the action and attractions along what
The Travel Channel calls one of the best boardwalks in all of America.”
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The
new Hilton Garden Inn comprises 170 rooms, each with a spacious ensuite
balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and all designed with soft furniture
and thoughtful conveniences to ensure guests feel right at home. Amenities
include an indoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, an oceanfront rocking
chair porch and 3,000-square-feet of meeting/event space with a gracious
ballroom. There are two onsite F&B venues, too: Coastline Café
& Creamery and Solstice
Oceanfront Bar & Grill.
“Coastline
is nestled in the hotel lobby for fresh, all-day convenience plus a little
sweet fun,” says Osipov, noting a menu with artisanal coffee, breakfast
bowls and fresh doughnuts in the morning; grab-and-go sandwiches and salads
in the afternoon; and hand-dipped local ice cream, sweet treats and boozy
milkshakes in the evening. “Solstice, meanwhile, makes the most of its
on-the-water setting to serve up stunning views with spectacular food.”
Solstice
features a chef-curated menu centered around market-fresh ingredients for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Solstice specializes in coastal-American
dishes with an emphasis on local seafood and signature crabcakes,” Osipov
says. “Our indoor-outdoor bar offers a long and merry list of handcrafted
drinks: everything from signature cocktails and mocktails to the most delightful
dessert concoctions. Our beer and wine lists feature favorites from a local
vineyard and several local breweries.”
Locally
sourced items include seasonal produce from Baywater Farms, Fifer Orchards
and Vessey Orchards; wine from Salted Vines Vineyard; craft beer from Dogfish
Head Brewery and Big Oyster Brewery; desserts from Smith Island Baking
Co.; and ice cream from Hopkins Dairy Farm. The hotel shop carries a variety
of Maryland snacks and beverages along with handcrafted items from popular
regional artisans.
Local
flair is likewise incorporated throughout Hilton Garden Inn’s fresh new
look. The custom-built reception desk, for example, is highlighted by an
overhead art installation by Jeff Auxer of Berlin, Maryland, featuring
nearly 200 glass plates that portray a school of fish. An intriguing, abstract
ceiling installation resembles the sand dunes of the beach, creating depth
and texture while reminding travelers why they’ve come.
“This
renovation brings a modern, elevated aesthetic to our property while still
paying homage to the iconic Ocean City vibe,” Miller says. “The design
exudes a true sense of place via regional artwork and pops of coastal color,
texture and style.”
OTO
partnered on the Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront project with //3877,
designer; First Finish, interior
general contractor; Valcourt Building
Services, exterior general contractor; and Simpson
Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), structural engineer.
Hilton
Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront is located at 2800 Baltimore Ave. in Ocean
City, Maryland. The property is in the heart of a destination that attracts
more than 8 million visitors every year. A popular drive-market destination
for travelers from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York
City, among others, the town features 10 miles of beach, 2.5 miles of classic
boardwalk and 17 golf courses. It’s also home to the annual White Marlin
Open fishing tournament.
Hilton
Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning
guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 19 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors
members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access
to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members
to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an
exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard
WiFi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through
the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton
Honors members can check in, choose their rooms and access their rooms
using a Digital Key.
For
more information about Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront or to make
reservations, visit HGI.com/OceanCityOceanfront
or call 410-289-1100. For more information about Solstice, visit SolsticeOceanCity.com.
Connect on social @HiltonGardenInnOceanCityMD and @SolsticeOceanCityMD.
Read more about Hilton Garden Inn at Stories.Hilton.com.
About
OTO Development
OTO
Development, part of The
Johnson Group, is an award-winning hotel development and hospitality
management company. Founded in 2004 and partnering with the Hilton, Hyatt,
IHG, and Marriott brands, OTO’s industry leadership position is anchored
by a portfolio of excellent hotels staffed by exceptional people. The company
currently owns and/or operates approximately 70 hotels comprising more
than 10,000 room keys. OTO’s growth is focused on developing new hotels
in high-barrier-to-entry markets; purchasing and repurposing existing hotel
properties; and expanding management contracts with clients ranging from
publicly traded REITs to private equity firms to high-net-worth individuals.
For more information, visit OTODevelopment.com.
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