Source: Hilton

MCLEAN, Va. – As cookie enthusiasts across the U.S. celebrate National Cookie Day today, DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's 14 distinct brands, is giving sweet tooths across America something else to look forward to – the 12 Days of Cookies. For the second year, the brand is warming spirits with a welcoming invite to guests and non-guests: stop by any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the U.S. from December 13 through December 24 and enjoy a complimentary warm DoubleTree Cookie for yourself – or save one for Santa.

"It was only right to announce our festive celebration on a day dedicated to our favorite treat," said Shawn McAteer, senior vice president and global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "We know that it's often the smallest details that have the biggest impact with our guests, and during the hustle and bustle leading up to the holidays, the little moments can mean the most. Sharing our signature, warm DoubleTree Cookies during the holidays is our way of extending the caring, welcoming spirit and cheer that we champion all year."

Chocolate Chip Cookie & Drinks: A Pairings Guide

DoubleTree by Hilton is doubling down on its affinity for its signature Cookie with a twist on the traditional "milk and cookies" holiday combination with a "Chocolate Chip Cookies and Drinks" pairings guide. The guide includes the perfect concoction for all cookie lovers, with seven cocktails, two mocktails and even pairing suggestions for beer and wine aficionados. Cocktail highlights include unique takes on holiday favorites such as: Spice Hanukkah-chata, Santa Baby Guinness and Coco for Cocoa.

Holiday Social Contest

If unable to come in and experience the brand's warm welcome this holiday season, DoubleTree by Hilton fans can also participate in its holiday social contest. From December 13 through December 24, they can take a photo of themselves or a friend in festive holiday attire and share on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #sweetwelcome and #contest. Two grand prize winners will win two free night stays at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in 2018. Ten runners up will receive Holiday Cookie Tins filled with the brand's signature DoubleTree Cookies.

For more information about 12 Days of Cookies, recipes from the Chocolate Chip Cookies and Drinks: A Pairings Guide and details on the holiday social contest, visit news.doubletree.com/12DaysofCookies.

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.