Aberdeen City Council has signed a deal with Hilton Worldwide to develop a new 200-room hotel at the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).

The Hilton AECC will connect directly to the new conference facility, which is due to open in 2019.

Features of the hotel will include an executive lounge, up to 10 meeting rooms, a cocktail bar, a speciality restaurant, a fitness centre and wet leisure and spa facilities.

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Council Leader Jenny Laing said: "We look forward to working with Hilton, whose commitment to Aberdeen is a testament to their confidence in the area and the strategic value it places on our economy as the city embarks on an exciting transformational journey.

"The new AECC joins the City Council's £516 million investment in a capital programme over the next five years. The investment will allow the city to face current challenges and prosper not only within communities but also on a global scale."

Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, EMEA, Hilton, added: "The new Hilton in Aberdeen will enhance the city's reputation as a leading choice for conferencing and events in Scotland.

"Our established reputation in corporate and events hospitality will draw visitors and further events activity to the area."

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