HILTON Worldwide announced the debut of its first hotel in Jordan with the opening of the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the Middle East.
Overlooking the Red Sea, the DoubleTree by Hilton Aqaba is located in the central business district of Jordan’s southernmost and only coastal city, within walking distance of popular seashore attractions and all major shopping areas.
The newly built, 173-room property has been designed to welcome guests with contemporary style, an array of upscale amenities and warm Arabian hospitality.
“DoubleTree by Hilton offers hotels and resorts in some of the most sought-after business and leisure destinations around the world. The DoubleTree by Hilton Aqaba is an excellent representation of the type of hotels and resorts we look forward to introducing in key cities and countries across the Middle East. We hope that travellers and residents alike will enjoy and appreciate this distinctively new and refreshing DoubleTree by Hilton experience in Aqaba as we grow quickly across the region,” said Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton.
“The opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Aqaba is a strategic milestone for us in the Middle East and a sign of the progress we’re making in expanding our geographical and brand footprint in the region. This hotel is the first of four we have in our development pipeline in Jordan and we’re looking forward to becoming a positive and contributing member of the tourism industry here,” said Rudi Jagersbacher, area president - Middle East and Africa, Hilton Worldwide.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Aqaba, influenced by modern Italian design, boasts spacious guest rooms and suites with Red Sea views, 32-inch LCD TVs, generous work surfaces, luxurious baths, high-speed internet access, 24-hour in-room dining and the ultra-comfortable Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree Sleep Experience. For on-site recreation and fitness, the hotel features a semi-covered, infinity-style swimming pool, two whirlpools, a sauna and steam room and a fully-equipped fitness centre, with the latest in cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
More than 220 sq m of exclusive meeting and event space is available for business meetings, conferences or social receptions of up to 130 people and a variety of dining and refreshment outlets also are available for guests to enjoy.
The company has also just opened DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah, the brand’s first offering in the UAE. Located in the heart of the Al Nakeel business district and just minutes away from the beach, this newly-built, upscale, full-service hotel offers modern ambiance, extensive amenities and warm, welcoming hospitality.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Ras al Khaimah features 98 guest rooms and 28 one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments, a 24-hour business centre and two boardrooms.
For on-site recreation and fitness, the hotel features a rooftop swimming pool with stunning views across the city, a whirlpool, a steam room, a fully-equipped fitness centre and a spa with treatment rooms for massages and facials, beauty and wellness.
Guests can also access the 1.5-km private beach and enjoy additional restaurants at the nearby Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa with a complimentary shuttle bus service.
Dining options available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah include Gusto, an all-day dining restaurant and the Treetop Lounge on the rooftop serving lunch, dinner, sheesha and beverages.