First DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel opens in Thailand

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree by Hilton property in Phuket, Thailand.

The 250-room DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Surin Beach is located on the west coast of the island on Surin Beach, which is approximately 24 kilometers from Phuket International Airport.

Formerly the Courtyard by Marriott, the rebranded, four-story DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Phuket – Surin Beach sits between Phuket International Airport and Patong, the island’s popular tourist center.

The resort offers over 80 suites and has three food and beverage outlets which include Asia Alive, an all-day dining restaurant, The Boardwalk, a pool bar serving snacks, and a food and beverage retail outlet, The Food Store. There will also be four meetings rooms as well as a business center, fitness club, outdoor lagoon-style pools, water slides and a kids club.

Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “DoubleTree by Hilton is very pleased to welcome our first property in Thailand to our exciting portfolio of more than 310 properties globally. With the opening of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach, both domestic and international guests coming to this popular resort destination will be introduced to the quality accommodation and personalized, welcoming level of service and hospitality that is synonymous with the brand.”

Hilton currently manages six properties in Thailand including Conrad Bangkok, Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Hilton Pattaya, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Hilton Hua Hin Resort and Spa and Conrad Koh Samui, and will open Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok and DoubleTree by Hilton, Sukhumvit Bangkok in 2013.