Hilton Worldwide has announced the official opening of the 1st DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in South Africa – the 183-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside.
Owned and operated by Upper Eastside Hotel under a franchise license agreement, the newly renovated, upscale full-service property is found in Cape Town’s upcoming district of Woodstock, a dynamic area that is home to an abundance of trendy art galleries, boutiques, music bars and stylish restaurants.
The hotel becomes the fifth Hilton Worldwide property in South Africa and the third DoubleTree by Hilton in Africa.
John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton said: “I am delighted we’re making our debut in South Africa in such an inspiring location and with a property that may both impress and pleasure.
“The newly upgraded DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside offers superb facilities in a city so that you can help to increase our commitment to welcome the world’s travellers to key destinations.”
Accommodation ranges from executive rooms and suites to luxury, two-storey duplex loft rooms located at the penthouse floor with panoramic views of the city’s best known landmarks.
With both business and leisure guests in mind, DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside offers quite a lot of amenities, including nine meeting rooms, a 350 -capacity function room and 24-hour fitness and business centres.
Discerning guests enjoy Liberty’s Restaurant with its seasonal á la carte fusion-style menu created by executive chef Simon Kemp.
Kemp is renowned for his professional creativity and a spotlight to detail. Guests and locals who want to unwind can visit the eStreet Bar and Lounge, that is open for cocktails and drinks every evening until 1am, with live entertainment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa said: “Today’s opening is a major milestone for Hilton Worldwide as we underline our commitment to tourism development in South Africa and broaden visitor choice by bringing our third brand and our fifth hotel to this growing market.
“Cape Town, particularly, is an award winning city of adventure, gastronomy and cultural attractions and currently one of the popular destination resorts in Africa.”
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