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HILTON ARUBA CARIBBEAN RESORT AND CASINO
PRESERVE THE PAST , ENHANCE THE FUTURE .
That could be the motto for the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and Casino , which started 2017 by unfurling a $ 25 million renovation .
The investment includes redesigned guest rooms and suites , refreshing landscapes , reconceptualized menus and décor at the property ’ s five eateries and a new open-air lobby . Each room has a patio or balcony . Aruba ’ s unspoiled sparkling blue water is an ideal backdrop for casino-hotel operations .
Each of the resort ’ s guest rooms and suites features neutral and earth-tone colors reflecting Aruba ’ s natural beauty complete with new curtains , window treatments , carpeting , wood beds with plush new bedding , lounge or patio chairs and 50-inch HDTVs . Original works of local art inspired by historical images adorn each room and offer guests a lens into the resort ’ s storied past .
The renovation was strategic for the beachfront oasis on Aruba ’ s famous Palm Beach coastline , less than 10 miles from the capital city of Oranjestad . It embraces the iconic vision of Morris Lapidus , architect of some of Miami ’ s most famous hotels , who brought audacious opulence to resort design . The renovation aimed to blend his mid-century style with an elegant , contemporary beachfront flair . The Hilton Aruba includes enchanting gardens , an expansive pool complex , a kids ’ club , a water sports and dive center , a world-class spa and an on-site casino .
The casino ’ s table games include blackjack , roulette , craps , Caribbean Stud Poker , Let It Ride , Three-Card Poker and Texas Hold ’ em ; more than 200 slot machines ; video poker ; and a sports book , as well as promotions like daily bingo and weekly poker tournaments .
“ With a history spanning more than half a century , Hilton Aruba is embedded in the island ’ s culture ,” says General Manager Hans-Georg Roehrbein . “ By issuing modern updates to every corner of the resort , we ’ re preserving the nostalgia of the property for the contemporary traveler while delivering an approachable guest experience unlike any other on the island .”
— Dave Bontempo
ARCHITECT : IMD Aruba INTERIOR DESIGNER : Edge of Architecture
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT : THDC PROJECT MANAGER : PDSI INVESTMENT : $ 25 million
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