DoubleTree by Hilton has announced it is going to open two new hotels in London this summer under franchise agreements with Westmont Hospitality.
The latest additions are DoubleTree by Hilton London – Hyde Park and DoubleTree by Hilton London – Ealing, either one of which can be inside the final stages of intensive refurbishments totalling £20 million, joining seven other DoubleTree by Hilton properties around the capital city.
Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice chairman, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said: “London is a worldwide class destination and DoubleTree by Hilton is becoming a prime a part of its tourism offering.
“These two new properties complement the strength of our long established Hilton Hotels & Resorts presence, whereby this year we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the landmark London Hilton on Park Lane.
“Building at the international exposure of 2012, we’re thrilled to be enhancing our presence in London with these two latest additions, whereby we are going to have 38 upscale hotels spread right around the city and its airports.”
Doubletree by Hilton London – Hyde Park, located on Bayswater Road, is situated opposite the Kensington Gardens, with regards to the ever popular delights of Hyde Park, and is a quick walk from the Notting Hill and Queensway underground stations.
The hotel’s refurbishment has created a spacious 24-hour fitness centre, in addition to 12 new guest rooms at the first floor, taking the whole variety of guest rooms to 228.
Located very few minutes’ walk from London Ealing underground and overground station, the 189-room DoubleTree by Hilton London – Ealing offers spacious in-room work areas in addition to tech-friendly stations inside the hotel’s public spaces, which also provide a peaceful setting for casual meetings.
The bar and lounge area features seating with in-built power outlets, ideal for convenient laptop use. The restaurant, W5 Grill & Bar, specialises in dishes using locally sourced ingredients, and allows guests to unwind in a warm and contemporary dining room.