Hilton Hotels and Resorts (HHR) has announced the opening of Hilton Worldwide's first full-service hotel in Bogota, Colombia, as part of wider Latin America expansion plans.

The 245-bedroom Hilton Bogota includes a glass-enclosed poolside fitness centre with two treatment rooms run by Wellness Spa, along with 10,000sq ft (929sq m) of meeting space.

A signature restaurant; a café that offers regional delicacies; and a four-level bar and lounge are also among the facilities, in addition to a heated outdoor pool and a hanging garden wall.

HHR global head Dave Horton said: "The opening of Hilton Bogota expands our well-established presence in Colombia and highlights our brand's rapid global growth.

"Within South America, our brand has several exciting projects that include entry into new countries and markets that expand our strong leisure offering."