Unique hospitality partnership announced by Hilton, Aquilini Group, Lark Group and ICT Group
Photo: Design rendering of the planned Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Health and Technology District’s City Centre 4 building in Surrey. Credit: Health and Technology District.
Surrey, BC (April 14, 2025) — The Health and Technology District, by ICT Group and Lark Group, is excited to announce that Hilton will be expanding into Surrey and establishing its presence at their nearly completed City Centre 4 (CC4) building. Managed by Aquilini Group, Homewood Suites by Hilton will anchor the District’s latest City Centre 4 building, with its upscale, award-winning, all-suite extended-stay hotel brand.
“The arrival of a Homewood Suites to Surrey is a tell-tale sign of the incredible growth and magnetism of Surrey as a modern, world-class metropolitan city and a regional economic powerhouse especially here in the downtown core where the Health and Technology District is located,” says Kirk Fisher, CEO of Lark Group. “We are privileged to partner with the Aquilini Group to bring the Homewood Suites by Hilton, to Surrey and increasing the city’s expanding hospitality amenities to support continued growth and investments to the region.”
Homewood Suites by Hilton offers home-like accommodations for guests and their pets traveling for an extended stay or quick overnight trip. Homewood Suites will be integrated within the City Centre 4 building, taking the top nine floors from levels 17 to 25 with 132,000-square-foot total space including an elegant 6,000-square-foot rooftop amenity space offering a bar and patio, BBQ area, fire pit, and backyard lawn areas. The hotel will feature a range of 189 spacious studio and one-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping spaces and fully equipped kitchens designed to allow guests to live, work and explore the local community.
“The Homewood Suites by Hilton represents an exciting step forward for the Aquilini Group and our hospitality brand as we continue to expand our presence across Canada,” says Walther Lauffer, VP
Hospitality, Aquilini Properties LP. “We believe that the integration of Homewood Suites to the Health and Technology District in Surrey will provide exceptional amenities for visitors, tenants and guests to the region, and significantly increase the opportunities for health, education and commercial spaces by creating a dynamic environment where businesses can thrive.”
Surrey has been experiencing exponential growth in the last decade and the city’s population is projected to reach one million by 2042. The city has accelerated its economic development strategy to achieve its vision of becoming globally recognized as a modern, highly livable city and worldclass destination for investment with a unique, diverse and highly skilled local workforce.
“Surrey is on the cusp of a transformative journey, and the addition of Homewood Suites by Hilton is a vital step in our evolution as a leading economic hub,” said Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. “This partnership not only enhances our hospitality offerings but also underscores Surrey’s appeal to businesses and visitors alike. With developments like this, we are positioning Surrey as a destination for innovation and growth, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of economic progress in the region. I thank Lark Group and Aquilini Group for their investment in the City of Surrey. We are committed to fostering a vibrant community that attracts investment, creates jobs, and promotes a high quality of life for all residents.”
The latest City Centre 4 building is part of the thriving Health and Technology District, developed by Lark Group and ICT Group, a unique innovation ecosystem where a cluster of business, health, academic, and technology-based organizations have been focused on supporting growth across BC’s emerging business and innovation economy.
With the significance of being located next to Surrey Memorial Hospital and King George Skytrain Station, the mixed-use 24-storey, 350,000-square-foot City Centre 4 building will also be home to a growing number of health, business and educational institutions, including Western Community College’s expanding Surrey campus, as well as BC-owned and operated Stong’s Market and STEMS floral shop. City Centre 4 is set for completion in Q4 2025, further enhancing the transformation of Surrey’s overall downtown core. For more information, visit www.healthandtechnologydistrict.com.
About Homewood Suites by Hilton:
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton’s upscale, award-winning, all-suite extended-stay hotel brand, has more than 540 pet-friendly locations across the U.S., Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, with more than 150 properties in the pipeline. When traveling for extended or quick overnight stays, Homewood Suites offers inviting, spacious suites featuring separate living and sleeping areas, and fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators for guests seeking home-like accommodations and value-driven amenities, including free hot breakfast and weekly Welcome Home Wednesday evening reception. Homewood Suites by Hilton is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. Experience a positive stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton by booking at homewoodsuites.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Homewood Suites by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/homewoodsuites, and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
Aquilini Group is a diverse network of companies operating in various sectors, including development, property management, hospitality, food and beverage, sports and entertainment, technology, renewable energy, and agriculture. The Group owns and manages nine hotels across Canada, featuring a diverse range of brands.
Its hotels prioritize guest convenience and comfort, supported by a dedicated team whose expertise and passion drive our success. The Group handles all operations, including conference facilities and restaurant services, collaborating to ensure exceptional performance.
Aquilini Hospitality operates independent hotels and well-known brands, including Hilton, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Best Western, throughout Canada. www.aquilini.com.
About the Health and Technology District:
The Health and Technology District, by ICT Group and Lark Group, is a series of high-tech mixed-use City Centre buildings located immediately adjacent to Surrey Memorial Hospital and King George Skytrain station. The District is an evolving and rapidly expanding ecosystem where innovators, businesses, academia and entrepreneurs collaborate with tech companies, researchers, scientists, and health professionals to accelerate disruptive healthcare solutions and inspire transformative change. The District also serves as an innovative education HUB, where several educational institutions co-exist alongside transformative professionals for integrated learning.
Built by Lark Group, a BC-family-owned and operated development, construction and facility management company, and ICT Group, a division of Garabaldi Group focused on strategic and collaborative real estate development, the District currently includes City Centre 1, 2 & 3, with City Centre 4 and 5 currently under construction, with plans for eight towers in total. www.healthandtechnologydistrict.com.
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