Hilton on Wednesday launched “The Social,” turning the ground floor of its global headquarters in McLean, Virginia, into a public gathering space intended to promote productivity and to open its doors to the local community.
The Social is a 10,000 square feet hub with a reception area, an international food hall, a Starbucks, collaborative workspaces and an outdoor terrace.
Work on The Social began in July 2016, and mirrors Hilton’s Heart of House initiative to refresh the back of house in hotels.
Hilton’s global headquarters, now home to more than 860 team members, moved to McLean from Beverly Hills, California, in 2009. It sits alongside the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, where many hospitality innovations are tested. In addition to the Five Feet to Fitness guest rooms, the property houses the recently opened Innovation Gallery, an incubator and experiential showcase for product developments.