BANGKOK, Thailand - May 3, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok in Thailand. Located in Sukhumvit, Bangkok's main lifestyle, entertainment and residential district, the DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok is Hilton Worldwide's 100th property in Asia Pacific and the first DoubleTree by Hilton branded property in Bangkok.

"Hilton Worldwide has been operating in Thailand since 1983 and we are delighted to celebrate this key milestone in our company's history with the opening of this amazing property in Bangkok. Thais are renowned for their warm hospitality, and Bangkok has always been an important regional hub and a popular destination for both leisure and corporate travelers," said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide. "The DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok will offer visitors to this vibrant capital a warm, friendly, world-class hospitality experience."

Embracing Bangkok's culture and vitality, DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok combines contemporary style and best-in-class hospitality where guests can stay connected and feel at home. The 23-story hotel features 177 modern and spacious 28 square meter guestrooms including ten 38 square meter superior rooms and five 58 square meter suites. Food and beverage outlets include Dee-Lite, an all-day dining restaurant serving Thai, Vietnamese and Western fare with a focus on fresh, local dishes and Mosaic, an energetic pool-side lounge and cocktail bar featuring live DJs on select nights and a refreshing menu of tasty salads and delicacies from the hotel's signature Thai charcoal grill.

The upscale DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok also offers leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool and a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center. The hotel's meeting and event facilities include a 351 square meter conference room, which can be divided into two meeting rooms, a 56 square meter multi-purpose room as well as a fully-equipped business center.

"We look forward to introducing our guests in Bangkok to the personalized and welcoming hospitality that is synonymous with the DoubleTree by Hilton brand," said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "We call our spirit of hospitality CARE, which stands for 'Create a Rewarding Experience.' From the warm chocolate chip cookie we offer guests upon check-in, to the spacious and comfortable guestrooms and quality amenities, the CARE given to every aspect of a guest's stay is designed to provide the special level of comfort that makes the traveler feel human again."

As a participant in the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, the hotel will offer guests the ability to earn and redeem Hilton HHonors points. Gold and Diamond HHonors members will also receive free breakfast and Wifi connection in their guestrooms.

Situated 400 meters from Phrom Phong Skytrain station on Sukhumvit Soi 26, the DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok is perfectly placed for visitors to explore Thailand's capital. The hotel's central location allows guests easy access to premium dining, entertainment and shopping hubs, including Emporium Shopping Mall, Terminal 21 and Siam Paragon. It is also 10.5 kilometers away from Bangkok's most famous attractions, including the Grand Palace and the Chao Phraya river.

Hilton Worldwide manages seven other properties in Thailand including Conrad Bangkok, Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Hilton Pattaya, Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Conrad Koh Samui, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket - Surin Beach. The company will also open the Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok in July 2013 and the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok in 2015.

For more information on DoubleTree by Hilton, please visit the brand's website at www.doubletree.com or contact your local travel professional.

About DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok
DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok an upscale hotel located on Sukhumvit 26 in the heart of one of the city's major business and entertainment districts. Phrom Phong BTS sky train station is a short walk away and the hotel is a 40-minute drive to Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport. Famous attractions such as Bangkok's cultural Old City (Wat Pho) is a 30-minute drive and the Grand Palace is 30 minutes away.

The 177-room DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok offers guests a warm welcome and a signature chocolate chip cookie upon arrival. The hotel can accommodate gatherings for up to 400 guests in its largest function room, while its all-day casual diner-style restaurant tempts guests with Thai, Vietnamese and Western dishes. The hotel offers 24-hour fitness center and outdoor pool opens daily from 7am to 9pm, wireless Internet system both in-room and public areas. The DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok will also live by the brand's longstanding culture of CARE and focus on delighting guests who appreciate a place Where the Little Things Mean Everything. For more information about our hotel, please visit www.sukhumvitbangkok.doubletree.com. Social media users can engage with DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok at www.facebook.com/doubletreesukhumvit , www.twitter.com/doubletreesukhumvit , and www.instagram.com/doubletreebkk.

About DoubleTree By Hilton
With a fast-growing, global collection of more than 330 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.

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