Chile: DoubleTree by Hilton brand launches in Santiago, Chile

DoubleTree by Hilton today celebrated the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura, the initial property in Chile for the brand and the initial full-service Hilton Worldwide hotel brand in the country. Located in the heart of Santiago’s thriving Vitacura business district, the 226-room hotel offers the ideal destination for travelers seeking a central location in the city. DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura is owned by and operated by Inmobiliaria Encomenderos.

“The tremendous increase of Santiago, combined with the city’s rich culture, makes it a prime location for our brand’s entry into Chile,” said John Greenleaf, world chief, DoubleTree by Hilton. “As one of the fastest-growing full service hotel brands, we are eager to demonstrate the award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton service experience to guests and residents of Santiago, starting with our iconic, warm, chocolate chip cookie at check in and continuing throughout each guest’s remain .”

DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura debuts a chic, contemporary design marked by modern earth tones and locally-sourced materials. Throughout the hotel, works of celebrated Chilean artists capture the spirit of the country, inclunding a striking hanging wood sculpture in the lobby. The hotel’s guest rooms offer upscale accommodations and amenities, inclunding striking views of either the Andes Mountains or the vibrant city of Santiago.

With 1,456 square meters (15,668 square feet) of event space, DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura offers options for any type of conference or social event. Ten conference rooms, inclunding three boardrooms, are equipped with the new audio-visual technology. On-site catering is as well available to enhance any function. For smaller group meetings for up to 25 people, the hotel offers the Meetings Simplified by DoubleTree by Hilton package from $33 USD per person, which includes the conference room, internet, coffee break, lunch, conference room supplies inclunding a projector, audio and electric system.

“At DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura, guests will enjoy all that our vibrant city has to offer in the comfort of our beautiful, upscale full-service hotel,” said Alvaro Tobar, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura. “We look forward to welcoming guests with the brand’s globally-renowned service culture that centers on delivering the ‘little things’ that add up to a great travel experience.”

The hotel will as well offer a variety of dining options to suit any palate. Quotidien Bistro will be open daily for all-day dining, offering a French Mediterranean menu and extensive inventory of Chilean wines. For those seeking grab-and-go meal and snack options, Between Café offers a variety of convenient, ready-made sandwiches and pastries. Bar 2727 provides the perfect setting for guests and locals seeking to unwind over a dynamic cocktail menu of drinks from around the world. The bar as well features large HDTVs, creating the ideal spot to view sporting events and additional.

Centrally located within Santiago's burgeoning commercial and financial district, DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura is just one block away from The Costanera Center – an extensive business and commercial complex that includes South America’s major shopping mall, theaters, offices and the tallest building in Latin America, Gran Torre Santiago. The hotel is within walking distance of national and international corporate headquarters, embassies and convention centers. Guests can as well enjoy easy access to restaurants, boutiques, galleries, cultural buildings and a lot of Santiago attractions. The hotel is located 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.

In addition to the warm chocolate chip cookie welcome, guests will enjoy other DoubleTree by Hilton brand amenities, inclunding an assortment of gourmet in-room tea and coffee choices, the refreshing new Aroma Actives natural skin and body care line, and an industry-recognized service culture built around the idea of CARE, which stands for Create a Rewarding Experience for guests, team members and the community. Hotel guests will as well enjoy a wealth of complimentary amenities, inclunding complimentary 24-hour fitness and business centers.

As part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, the hotel offers Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program members the opportunity to earn and redeem points with their remain . To mark the opening, the hotel is offering HHonors members 1,000 bonus points for each night during their remain through July 4, 2015. Based on availability, Gold and Diamond members will enjoy upgrades to the hotel’s exclusive Hilton HHonors floor and will always receive free WiFi. Additionally, Diamond Hilton HHonors guests will enjoy complimentary continental breakfasts.