Hilton Set to Open Two Doubletree Properties in Turkey

Hilton Worldwide signed two franchise agreements for Doubletree by Hilton hotels in Turkey. One of the new hotels will be located in Istanbul and a second in Cappadocia and are anticipated to open in mid 2010.

This latest announcement marks Doubletree by Hilton’s entry into the Turkish market, the continued growth of Hilton Worldwide in Europe, and the further development of the upscale, full-service Doubletree by Hilton brand.

With these latest signings, Hilton Worldwide now has a total of 15 hotels in the pipeline across its portfolio of brands in Turkey. The company has its sights set on continued strategic growth in the country.

Doubletree by Hilton, Avanos-Cappadocia, owned by Ata Turizm Isletmecilik Tasimacilik Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti, will offer 126 bedrooms, meeting facilities, a restaurant, bars, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa.

This hotel conversion will see a freshly refurbished hotel provide accommodation in one of the world’s greatest historical sites, which is famous for its ancient carvings, traditional Cappadocia dwellings and natural beauty.

Doubletree by Hilton, Istanbul-Old City, owned by Erpet Turizm Insaat Taahhut Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S, will offer 172 bedrooms, meeting facilities, restaurant, lobby and rooftop bars, fitness and Turkish sauna facilities.