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Millennium Hilton
I
n 1887 a boy named Conrad was
born to Augustus and Mary Hilton
who lived in San Antonio, New
Mexico, a U.S. Territory. The
Hilton’s were immigrants from Norway.
As a young boy Conrad developed
entrepreneurial skills working at his
father’s general store. This was followed
by varied experiences, including a stint
as a representative in New Mexico’s first
State Legislature and a career decision to
become a banker.
With the intention of buying a bank,
he arrived in Texas at the height of the
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oil boom. When the bank purchase fell
through he bought his first hotel instead,
the 40-room Mobley, the year was 1919.
The hotel did such brisk business that
rooms changed hands as much as three
times a day, and the dining room was
converted into additional rooms to meet
the demand.
From those humble beginnings the
HILTON brand was born. In Thailand
you’ll find 5 Hilton’s with the most iconic
being Bangkok’s Millennium Hilton
which rises up from the banks of the
Chao Phraya River. With breathtaking
views of the city skyline from every one
of its 533 guest rooms and suites it is an
oasis in the middle of the city.
This award-winning Bangkok hotel
provides guests with accessibility in
and around Bangkok by road, Skytrain
and boat. The hotel operates its own
shuttle boats, providing guests with
complimentary transport to and from the
hotel. Visit Bangkok’s cultural attractions
like the Temple of Dawn, Grand Palace
or the flower market. Easily access
shopping attractions like MBK and Siam
Paragon and then make your way to