2019-6-26 · Hilton Hotels & Resorts (formerly known as Hilton Hotels) is a global brand of full-service hotels and resorts and the flagship brand of American multinational hospitality company Hilton.. The original company was founded by Conrad Hilton.As of December 31, 2018, there were 586 Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties with 215,263 rooms in 85 countries and territories across six continents.