DoubleTree by Hilton Celebrates 50th Opening in Asia Pacific

Now open – 273 Rooms

DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, today celebrates the brand”s 50^th opening in Asia Pacific – the opening of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang. Together with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka, both new properties, which are located near the UNESCO Heritage Site cities of Melaka and George Town in Penang, are doubling the brand”s presence to four DoubleTree by Hilton properties in key destinations across Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka boasts 273 stylish and spacious guestrooms, including 27 suites and a Presidential Suite. Located in the heart of Hatten City, approximately 3.6 kilometers (10-minute drive) from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of downtown old Melaka, the hotel is an ideal launch pad for leisure seekers wanting to experience Melaka”s delicacies and heritage, while visiting famous attractions, including Jonker Street, Heritage Buildings at Red Square and St. Paul”s Hill.

Designed to appeal to families, the hotel has a Kid”s Club and offers the option to connect up to four guestrooms, which features a shared private hallway. Other recreational options include an outdoor infinity pool and a fitness center. The hotel has three restaurants, offering local and international favorites at Makan Kitchen, Italian cuisine at Tosca, as well as drinks and light snacks at Axis Lounge. For meetings and events, the hotel also offers an 800-square-meter ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,100 people, five meeting rooms and a boardroom.