Swindon Welcomes Renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Picturesque South West England

DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon offers contemporary accommodation and largest licensed meeting space in the area

SWINDON, U.K and MCLEAN, Va. – 20 December 2016 – DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) 13 market-leading brands, today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon. Following a recent investment and renovation program, the hotel joins the UK’s existing portfolio of 32 DoubleTree by Hilton properties.

DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon is located on the edge of Swindon town centre, offering the perfect base for guests to explore the surrounding, picturesque countryside. Within walking distance to the hotel, there are historic houses, gardens and parks for guests to explore on foot.

The hotel boasts 171 spacious guestrooms with a selection of room types, from deluxe rooms to king one bedroom suites. The new onsite restaurant, 14Twelve Brasserie, offers breakfast and dinner daily, serving a range of modern British cuisine. Able to seat 120 people, 14Twelve Brasserie is ideal for large parties and hosting special events.

For those looking to stay active on the road, the newly renovated fitness centre, open 24 hours a day, offers upgraded Precor equipment. Guests can also enjoy the cycling and jogging paths around the hotel.

Dianna Vaughan, senior vice president and global head, DoubleTree by Hilton said, "The newly refurbished hotel offers close proximity to The Cotswold Wildlife Park, Swindon Designer Outlet and is nearby to the cities of Bristol and Bath. Beyond this, DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon offers guests the welcoming comforts and hospitality that travellers can expect from DoubleTree by Hilton, starting with the presentation of a warm DoubleTree Cookie at check-in, a symbol of the kindness that makes a stay with us so memorable."

Following the refurbishment, the hotel offers 15 fully-equipped meeting rooms, with natural daylight and a meeting room host. Ideal for hosting conferences, meetings and weddings, the largest of the rooms, The Ballroom, holds up to 350 people and is the largest licensed event space in the area.

“We are delighted to announce the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon. With our upscale meeting facilities, refurbished rooms and new onsite eatery, the hotel will meet the needs of any traveller,” said Peter Hendry, the general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon. “We look forward to welcoming guests to our hotel and delighting them with the DoubleTree by Hilton kind and caring service.”

Beyond the iconic warm DoubleTree Cookie welcome, the hotel provides guests with a full complement of services and DoubleTree by Hilton brand amenities, including the Wake Up DoubleTree Breakfast, an assortment of gourmet in-room tea and coffee offerings by Nescafe & Lipton and a refreshing array of the Aroma Actives Essentials natural skin and body care line.

DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon is part of Hilton HHonors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 13 distinct hotel brands. Hilton HHonors members who book directly with Hilton save time and money and gain instant access to the benefits they care about most, such as an exclusive member discount, free Wi-Fi, the ability to earn and redeem Points for free nights, as well as access to digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (in select locations), available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors mobile app.

DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon is located at Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon, SN5 8UZ.

For more information or to make a reservation, travellers may visit news.doubletree.com/swindon or call +90-232-4980035. For more news on DoubleTree by Hilton hotel openings, visit news.doubletree.com.

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About DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing, global portfolio of 475 upscale hotels with more than 114,000 rooms in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents. DoubleTree by Hilton prides itself on paying attention to the little details that have a big impact, from presenting its beloved warm Chocolate Chip Cookie to guests upon arrival to Creating a Rewarding Experience (CARE) for hotel guests and the communities the brand proudly serves. DoubleTree by Hilton properties offer unique, contemporary accommodations and full-service facilities, including restaurants and lounges, room service, health clubs, business centers and meeting and banquet space. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (selected locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. To make reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit doubletree.com. Social media users may connect with the brand at facebook.com/doubletree, twitter.com/doubletree and instagram.com/doubletree. Journalists may visit news.doubletree.com for more information. 

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprising more than 4,800 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties with nearly 789,000 rooms in 104 countries and territories. For 97 years, Hilton has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where Hilton HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.