£23m Belfast Hilton opens

The Hilton Belfast opened for business at the weekend, inviting the public to come for a guided tour and a glass of champagne at Northern Ireland's first international fivestar hotel. Situated on the Laganside, the 195-bedroom hotel comprises 12 floors, three of which are reserved for executive guests. With a staff of over 200, the £23 million hotel has a full-scale health club with swimming pool and fitness centre.