Hilton Signs DoubleTree Hotel in Ahmedabad, India

Hilton has signed a management agreement with Hirise Hospitality for a DoubleTree hotel in Ahmedabad, India.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad, scheduled to open early 2016, will tower over the central business district, just off S.G. Road (Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway), near Satellite Road and a short distance from the city centre.

John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “We are thrilled with this opportunity to extend the brand’s presence in India and with a hotel that will be strategically located both for business and leisure travellers. The opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad will mark the brand’s entry into the dynamic state of Gujarat.”

The 174-room hotel will feature three dining outlets, an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness centre and a full service spa. The conference and event facilities at the hotel will include a versatile 9,000-square foot space ideal for mid- sized business events and social gatherings, and a 24-hour business centre.

“We are pleased to enter into an agreement with Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company,” said Tanmay Bathwal, director, Hirise Hospitality Private Limited. “With its strategic location and iconic architecture, we are confident that DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad will fast become the first choice of travellers looking for upscale, full-service accommodation in the city.”