Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of the 237 room DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns. Located at 121 The Esplanade, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns will enjoy a prime waterfront location. Formerly the Holiday Inn Cairns, the property will join Hilton Worldwide's Australasian portfolio of 21 hotels in the fourth quarter of 2014.

"DoubleTree by Hilton continues to be one of the fastest growing full service hotel brands in the world, and we are thrilled to continue this growth in a market as important as Australia," said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "We look forward to welcoming guests at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns with the DoubleTree hospitality and service culture which begins with the warm chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in."

After such a successful launch of our three DoubleTree by Hilton properties in the Northern Territory in 2013, we are extremely pleased to be further expanding DoubleTree by Hilton in the Australian market," said Ashley Spencer, vice president, operations, Australasia.

"Cairns is the gateway to some of Australia's most revered tourism experiences including the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. It's the popularity of experiences like these that has provided us with the opportunity to widen DoubleTree by Hilton's presence to such a desirable leisure destination."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns will join Hilton Worldwide's well-established Hilton Cairns hotel. The addition of DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns will cater to a broader range of potential Hilton Worldwide guests offering them more accommodation options in Cairns.

Recognized worldwide for its warm, hospitable service, DoubleTree by Hilton is Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full service brand, with 380 properties in 33 countries and territories. Along with DoubleTree by Hilton's three existing Australian properties in Darwin and Alice Springs, two new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels in Western Australia have been announced in Perth and Fremantle.

DoubleTree by Hilton knows that little things mean everything when it comes to a rewarding travel experience, and strives to bring each guest the special comforts and acts of kindness that are unique to the brand - starting with the warm chocolate chip cookie welcome and continuing throughout every guest's hotel stay.

Among the amenities that guests will enjoy are the invigorating array of CITRON body care products by Crabtree & Evelyn, 24-hour business and fitness centers, outdoor swimming pools, a range of food and drink offerings to meet every guest's need, complimentary high-speed internet access in public areas, and an industry-recognized service culture which is built around the idea of CARE, or Create A Rewarding Experience for guests, team members and the community.

As participants in the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, the property will offer guests the ability to earn and redeem Hilton HHonors points.

Quick facts:

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns will feature:

  • waterfront location at 121 The Esplanade
  • 237 guest rooms including suites
  • seven stories
  • city, mountain or stunning water view accommodation
  • unique open air rainforest garden with barramundi pond
  • outdoor swimming pool
  • complimentary Health Club
  • lobby restaurant open for breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • lobby bar open for refreshments – 7 days
  • meetings capacity for up to 160 theatre style
  • newly refurbished meeting and event space
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • dedicated tour desk providing information and tour sales for local attractions and activities
  • 0.5 km to CBD, 6.3 km to airport
  • 1.5 km to the Cairns Convention Centre

complimentary self parking

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,800 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 122 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2021 World's Best Workplaces list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. In 2021, in addition to opening more than one hotel a day, Hilton introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 128 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.