Hilton
Worldwide today announced the opening of DoubleTree
by Hilton Cairns. The 237-room Cairns hotel, formerly a Holiday Inn,
occupies an exceptional waterfront location on the Coral Sea in the
vibrant city of Cairns. The hotel also marks the fourth DoubleTree by
Hilton in Australia and the 400th hotel in the brand’s global
portfolio.
“Guests at DoubleTree
by Hilton Cairns can look forward to experiencing the brand’s
signature service in the tropical surrounds of Far North Queensland,”
said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “The opening of
this hotel further cements our commitment to the Australian market. We
know that the little things mean everything when it comes to a rewarding
travel experience and strive to bring each guest the special comforts
and acts of kindness that are unique to the brand - starting with a warm
chocolate chip cookie welcome at check-in and continuing throughout
every aspect of a guest’s stay.”
DoubleTree
by Hilton Cairns is located at 121 The Esplanade, approximately six
kilometers from Cairns International Airport and half a kilometer from
Cairns’ CBD center. Cairns itself is the gateway to some of Australia’s
greatest tourism experiences including the Great Barrier Reef and
Daintree Rainforest.
The hotel incorporates a unique open air rainforest garden with a
barramundi pond, providing an excellent space for guests to relax. Each
of the 237 Cairns
hotel rooms are modern and spacious and offer stunning
floor-to-ceiling city, mountain or water views. Guests have a choice of
161 double-double rooms, 75 king rooms and one king one-bedroom suite.
At the heart of DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns, The
Atrium restaurant serves a wide variety of cuisine that incorporates
local ingredients with inspired presentation and flavors. Dishes such as
barramundi with a lemon myrtle and macadamia crust served on a saffron
pea risotto with wild rosella chutney and leek exemplify the
restaurant’s commitment to unique local produce. Open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, The Atrium also offers 24-hour room service.
In addition to The Atrium restaurant, the Lobby Bar is an ideal place
for guests to unwind after a day exploring Cairns or some of the
region’s incredible natural wonders.
Guests can enjoy a range of complimentary services and amenities
including an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness and business centers
and dedicated tour desk providing information on local attractions and
activities. The Cairns hotel also offers meeting
and event space that can facilitate meetings for up to 160 guests
theatre-style.
As participants in the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, the
property will offer guests the ability to earn and redeem Hilton HHonors
points and all Hilton HHonors members will earn double Hilton HHonors
points for eligible stays until 31 December 2014.
“Australia has really embraced the DoubleTree by Hilton brand. We are
pleased to provide another exemplary upscale, full-service hotel option
in the Australian market with DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns,” said Ashley
Spencer, vice president, operations, Australasia. “Cairns has long been
a desirable leisure location for Australian and international travelers
and we know DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns will deliver exceptional service
and easy access to Far North Queensland’s iconic attractions.”
Among the amenities that guests will enjoy are the invigorating array of
CITRON body care products by Crabtree & Evelyn, 24-hour business and
fitness centers, outdoor swimming pools, a range of food and drink
offerings to meet every guest's need, complimentary high-speed internet
access in public areas, and an industry-recognized service culture which
is built around the idea of CARE, or Create A Rewarding Experience for
guests, team members and the community.
Recognized worldwide for its warm, hospitable service, DoubleTree by
Hilton is Hilton Worldwide’s fastest growing full service brand and
offers 400 properties in 33 countries and territories. Along with three
existing DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Australia, DoubleTree
by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree
by Hilton Esplanade-Darwin and DoubleTree
by Hilton Alice Springs, two new DoubleTree by Hilton hotels are
planned in Perth and Fremantle in Western Australia. The DoubleTree by
Hilton Cairns is owned by the BG Hotels group (Mr and Mrs Ludwig
Berger), and is the sixth hotel within the group’s portfolio to be
managed by Hilton Worldwide.
In celebration of its opening, Hilton by DoubleTree Cairns is offering
guests a discount of up to 20 percent for advance purchase bookings
(made at least seven days in advance of arrival) for all bookings made
up until October 31, 2014. Bookings can made directly with the hotel on
+61 7 4050 6070 or at www.cairns.doubletree.com.
Media can access additional information and download high resolution
images at http://news.doubletree.com.
About DoubleTree By Hilton
With a fast-growing, global collection of 400 upscale hotels in gateway
cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six
continents, 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 more than 45,000 team members to provide the special comforts
and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again. To make
reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit our
brand website at www.doubletree.com.
Social media users may connect with us at www.facebook.com/doubletree,
www.twitter.com/doubletree
and 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,
spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and
resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95
years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition
of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of
eleven world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,200
managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties,
with more than 690,000 rooms in 93 countries and territories, including
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels
& Resorts, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy
Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by
Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company
also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.
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