Salt Lake City, Utah (July 24, 2012) – DoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of an upscale full-service all suites hotel, located in downtown Salt Lake City and situated just 15 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

The 241-room DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City is situated downtown, just blocks from the LDS Temple, Historic Temple Square, Salt Palace Convention Center, Energy Solutions Arena, Family History Center, Gateway Shopping Center and many other local attractions, business and tourist destinations. The hotel also is easily accessible to the Salt Lake City TRAX Station, providing easy, no-cost transportation to sites throughout the city. The Salt Lake City area offers year-round breathtakingly scenic natural beauty and activity where guests can ski and snowboard in the winter and enjoy outdoor activities including bicycling, boating, hiking and horseback riding in summer.

Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “DoubleTree by Hilton invites our loyal business and leisure customers to stay with us in Utah, with the opening of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City. This latest location extends our commitment to welcoming the world’s travelers in key destinations and providing a comfortable, amenity-rich hotel experience and exceptional service for visitors to work and play.”

The hotel is owned by Zions Suites, a limited partnership, and operated by Suite Thinking, Inc., under a franchise license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City guests will benefit from the characteristic qualities found at the brand’s more than 300 DoubleTree by Hilton locations in 24 countries, including the signature welcome with the legendary warm chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in, an array of upscale amenities and guest services, the rewards of the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, and a unique and caring team member commitment to the local community.

The tastefully appointed guest suites offer a private bedroom and spacious living room. All of the suites are fully equipped with high definition LCD televisions, a mini-fridge, microwave, two telephones and a work desk with an ergonomic chair. Other in-room amenities include complimentary wireless, high-speed internet access; MP3-compatible alarm clocks; plush bedding and combed cotton linens; Wolfgang Puck in-room gourmet coffee and tea service; and Crabtree & Evelyn Citron bath and body products.

Formerly an Embassy Suites hotel, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City features 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for conventions, business meetings, banquets, elegant weddings and social events, including the largest ballroom at 3,666 sq. ft., which can accommodate up to 440 guests. The hotel offers a 24-hour self-service business center and complimentary printing service that includes print-from-your room convenience. For guests who wish to keep up with their workout program while traveling, 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness facility and an indoor heated swimming pool are available.

The popular Plum Restaurant offers cuisine based on locally sourced and seasonal foods, offering guests freshly prepared favorites ranging from colourful salads to steak and chips. Clouseau’s Bar is open 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. every day, offering a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The hotel also serves the brand’s signature Wake Up DoubleTree Breakfast, which includes hot entrees and healthy options to start the day right.  Room service also is available during peak dining hours.

Located in downtown Salt Lake City, just 15 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport and offering a convenient free shuttle service, the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City is located at 110 West 600 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States 84101. For more information about the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City, please visit www.saltlakecitysuites.doubletree.com , contact your preferred travel professional or call the hotel directly at +1 801 359 7800.

About DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels
With a fast-growing global collection of more than 300 contemporary, upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across five 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 65,000 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 is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 91 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, 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 the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.