DoubleTree by Hilton Brand Debuts in India

Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar, the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in India. Owned and operated by Eros Resorts & Hotels Ltd., an Eros Group company, and managed by Hilton Worldwide, the newly built hotel is located in Mayur Vihar within a 20-minute drive of the business district in NOIDA, including the bustling Sector 62 and Film City in Sector 16.

Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, "The debut of DoubleTree by Hilton in India with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar is a significant milestone in our brand's continued growth strategy to provide outstanding hotel offerings in the world's gateway cities. Our ultimate goal is to create a rewarding hotel experience through an outstanding combination of contemporary style and best-in-class hospitality that appeals to both residents and visitors, thereby making our hotel the place to stay when visiting the National Capital Region. With four additional DoubleTree by Hilton hotels anticipated to open in India during the coming year, we are excited about the future prospects for the brand."

DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar guests will benefit from the characteristic qualities found at the brand's more than 250 DoubleTree by Hilton locations around the world, including the warm welcome of the brand's legendary chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in; an array of upscale amenities and guest services; the rewards of the Hilton HHonors^® guest loyalty programme; and a unique and caring team member commitment to the local community.

Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, said, "With the official launch of DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi/Mayur Vihar, Hilton Worldwide now manages six hotels under three brands in India. We are expanding rapidly in the country and will more than double our trading estate during 2011."

Positioned just off the DND Expressway with a metro station less than 500 metres away from the hotel entrance, the DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar offers excellent connectivity with Connaught Place in the city centre as well as South Delhi business districts Nehru Place, Okhla, Mohan Co-Operative and Jasola. The Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre and prominent tourist attractions like the Akshardham Temple, Rajghat, Old Fort and Humayun's Tomb are within a 20-minute drive of the hotel, as well.

The DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar offers 196 guest rooms, including four suites. Starting at more than 375 sq. ft., the hotel's tastefully designed guestrooms are among the most spacious in the city. Every guestroom features wired and wireless Internet access, LCD television, media hub, electronic safe, refrigerated private bar, tea and coffee making facility and iPod docking station with alarm clock. Additional on-site amenities include 24-hour, in-room dining, laundry, concierge and travel desk services.

Appreciating the demands of today's business travellers, the DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar features a 24-hour business centre and a boardroom that seats up to 16 guests. The hotel's 5,000-sq. ft. ballroom can accommodate up to 750 people and is ideal for corporate meetings, business events, conferences, social gatherings and private receptions. For recreation, the hotel also includes an outdoor, infinity pool and a fitness centre equipped with the latest in cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment.

Dining options at the DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar include the Roadhouse Bar & Grill, an American-style restaurant where grilled-to-order, NY style burgers, tender steaks and fresh seafood combine with live DJ entertainment in the evenings. Refreshing and bright and overlooking the pool area, Café on 3 is a comfortable 24-hour brasserie and deli that offers a multi-cuisine buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner and a selection of tempting a la carte options.

Satish Sood, director, Eros Resorts & Hotels Ltd, an Eros Group company, said, "By opening the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in India we are delighted to be a part of an important milestone. We are confident that this hotel will become the first choice of business and leisure travellers in the region."

There are six Hilton Worldwide properties currently operating in India including DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar, Hilton New Delhi/Janakpuri, Hilton Mumbai International Airport, Hilton Chennai, Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket and Eros Hotel - Managed by Hilton New Delhi/Nehru Place.

The DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar is located just 45 minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport.. The hotel address is 13A Mayur Vihar, District Centre, New Delhi, India 110091. For more information or to make reservations at the DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar, please contact your local travel professional, visit the hotel's website at www.newdelhimayurvihar.doubletreebyhilton.com or call the hotel directly at + 91-11-41105555.

About DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels

With a fast-growing global collection of contemporary, upscale hotels in more than 250 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across five continents, every little thing we do at DoubleTree by Hilton inspires us to create a rewarding experience for our hotel guests, our team members and the communities we proudly serve. Our hospitality begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie welcome upon arrival and continues with the award-winning Hilton HHonors® guest loyalty program, an array of fine services and amenities and our longstanding CARE Culture tradition that empowers more than 60,000 team members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveller feel human again.

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