DoubleTree by Hilton Van Welcomes its First Guests.

DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) 13 market-leading brands, announced today the opening of Doubletree by Hilton Van. The newest property in the brand’s fast-growing global portfolio of upscale, full-service hotels, joins nine DoubleTree by Hilton hotels already open in Turkey. Turkey’s Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoğlu, visited the hotel for a pre-opening event on Saturday in conjunction with a conference set up by Ministry of Health.

“Turkey is an important, expanding market for our brand and we are excited to debut our tenth DoubleTree by Hilton in the country with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Van,” said Dianna Vaughan, senior vice president and global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “We believe in making all of our guests feel welcome, and we work hard to ensure their stay with us is memorable. We are thrilled to bring our care-focused culture to this beautiful hotel, and look forward to delivering exceptional experiences to guests visiting Van, whether they are traveling for business, pleasure or a little bit of both.”

Located just a short distance from the Muraidye Waterfalls, Nemrut Crater Lake, and with quick access into the city, DoubleTree by Hilton Van is perfectly positioned for guests to explore all that the area has to offer. Many of the hotel’s 94 guest rooms, including 13 suites, offer stunning views overlooking Lake Van, and guests will enjoy a contemporary and comfortable environment throughout the hotel. For those looking to relax and rejuvinate, DoubleTree by Hilton Van features a traditional Turkish Spa, swimming pool and fitness centre.

The hotel boasts six restaurants and lounges, including the Esperanza Restaurant offering all- day dining. For guests looking to unwind and socialise whilst taking in the impressive views over the city, they can head to Bar De Cielo, for a wide selection of cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks including snacks.

DoubleTree by Hilton Van features seven flexible meeting rooms for up to 1,000 guests, as well as a pillar-free, 713 square meter (nearly 7,700 square foot) ballroom. The space can also be divided into two individual conference rooms, and includes a large foyer area, providing a great space for pre-dinner receptions.

DoubleTree by Hilton Van, participates in the Hilton HHonors® loyalty program, which is open to all guests and free to join – visit here for enrollment information. HHonors members who book directly with Hilton save time and money, and gain instant access to benefits such as guaranteed discount, free standard Wi-Fi, access to digital check-in and Digital Key and access to unforgettable, exclusive experiences such as Live Nation concerts and private dining events.

DoubleTree by Hilton Van is located at Ipek Yolu Caddesi, Van, Turkey 06830.  Telephone: +90 432 2270227 or visit here to book.

ABOUT DOUBLETREE BY HILTON

With a fast-growing, global collection of more than 455 upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents and nearly 40,000 rooms in the pipeline, every little thing we do at DoubleTree by Hilton inspires us to create a rewarding experience for our hotel guests, our Team Members and the communities we proudly serve. Our hospitality begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie welcome upon arrival and continues with the award-winning Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, an array of fine services and amenities and our longstanding CARE Culture tradition that empowers Team Members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. To make reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit our brand website at http://www.doubletree.com. Social media users may connect with us at http://www.facebook.com/doubletreehttp://www.twitter.com/doubletreeand http://www.youtube.com/doubletreehotels. For the latest news, story starters and fact sheets about our brand, reporters and bloggers may visit our DoubleTree by Hilton Global Media Center at news.doubletree.com.

ABOUT HILTON WORLDWIDE

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprised of more than 4,600 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties with more than 758,000 rooms in 100 countries and territories. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of 13 world-class global brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide on FacebookTwitterYouTubeFlickr,  LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Contacts:
Kejal Ashra
Hilton Worldwide
+44 20 7856 8154
kejal.ashra@hilton.com

Maggie Giddens
Hilton Worldwide
+1 571 294 9726
maggie.giddens@hilton.com