Hilton New York Quiz

1. Conrad Hilton aquired the Hotels Statler Company in 1954 for what was then the world's most expensive real estate transaction. What was the amount?

$150,000,000

$30,000,00

$125,000,000

$60,000,000

$111,000,000

Conrad Hilton acquired the Hotels Statler Company in 1954 for $111,000,000, making it the world's most expensive real estate transaction at that time.

Explanation

Conrad Hilton acquired the Hotels Statler Company in 1954 for $111,000,000, making it the world's most expensive real estate transaction at that time.

About This Quiz

Explore the history and operations of Hilton Hotels through this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge about its founding, key acquisitions, and brand expansions.

2. What is not a brand of Hilton Hotels Corporation?

Embassy Suites

Hampton Inn

DoubleTree

Homewood Suites

SpringHill Suites

SpringHill is owned by Marriott

Explanation

SpringHill is owned by Marriott

3. What is the name of the new brand recently added to Hilton's family of hotels?

Loft

Indigo

Denizen

Epic

Element

Denizen is the correct answer because it is the name of the new brand recently added to Hilton's family of hotels. This suggests that Hilton has expanded its portfolio by introducing a new brand called Denizen.

Explanation

4. The original Hilton Hotels Corporation was founded in what year?

1954

1964

1919

1925

1960

1919 was when Mr. Hilton opened his first hotel: The Mobley

Explanation

1919 was when Mr. Hilton opened his first hotel: The Mobley

5. What year was the Hilton New York opened?

1972