Hilton Worldwide Adds Two Doubletrees in Turkey

Hilton Worldwide continues expansion of its upscale Doubletree by Hilton brand, following the signing of franchise agreements for two new development deals in Turkey. One of the newly announced properties will be in the Turkish capital of Ankara, with an additional upscale hotel revealed for the Moda section of Istanbul.

Along with January’s announcement of Doubletree by Hilton developments already underway in Istanbul-Old Town and Avanos-Cappadocia, the debut of the Doubletree by Hilton brand anticipated in the third quarter of 2010 will include four properties in key Turkish business and leisure destinations.

Expected to open in late summer 2010, the Doubletree by Hilton, Ankara-Kolej will see a former bank converted into a 209-bedroom hotel that will offer a rooftop bar, roof-level function room, a restaurant, a bar, a café and a fitness center.

The hotel is situated close to the historical center of Ankara and within walking distance of Kizilay Square with its numerous shops, restaurants and businesses. The Doubletree by Hilton, Ankara-Kolej will be operated by Pete Muhendislik Enerji Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S under a franchise license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide.

The Doubletree by Hilton, Istanbul-Moda is anticipated to open in September. This second Doubletree by Hilton in Istanbul will offer 236 bedrooms, meeting and function facilities, two restaurants, bars, indoor and outdoor pools plus underground parking. Located in the Moda district on the Asian side of Istanbul, the new-build hotel will have excellent transport links and all guestrooms will have views of Istanbul Old Town, the Marmara Sea and the Prince Islands.

The Doubletree by Hilton, Istanbul-Moda will be operated by Tasyapi Insaat Taahut Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., under a franchise license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide. In Turkey, Hilton Worldwide currently operates 10 Hilton, Conrad and Hilton Garden Inn hotels in Adana, Ankara, Dalaman, Istanbul, Izmir, Kayseri, Kutahya and Mersin.