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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) proudly unveils its
much-anticipated upscale full service hotel brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, in the
vibrant city of Varanasi. The city, home to historical structures, temples and
forts, is also a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network given its
cultural prominence. Conveniently located in the city centre, DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi has
opened under a franchising agreement between Hilton India and JHV Construction
Co Pvt Ltd, a well renowned and prominent business conglomerate in Varanasi.
Known for its warm hospitality and indulging guests with a double dose
of comfort, DoubleTree by Hilton has rapidly emerged as a fast-growing brand
within the Hilton portfolio. This opening further underscores Hilton's
unwavering commitment to expanding its footprint in non-metro markets and
inspiring guests with feel good moments.
Commenting on the launch, Navjit Ahluwalia, senior vice president and
country head, India, Hilton said, "We are thrilled to announce the opening
of our first DoubleTree by Hilton in the spiritual city of Varanasi. The city's
rich cultural and historical significance, coupled with the strategic
infrastructure boost it has received by the government, has made it an
attractive tourist destination. DoubleTree by Hilton has been welcoming guests
for more than 50 years and is well known for its thoughtful accommodations and
signature warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie welcome, which we are ready to
extend to all our guests.”
to be able to leverage Hilton’s global reputation within India,” said
Hira Lal Jaiswal, developer, JHV Construction Co Pvt Ltd. “The city has seen a
remarkable tourism surge in recent years, and the travel circuit is only set to
grow exponentially with Varanasi serving as a gateway city. Hailing from this
area, our family is thrilled to contribute to the growing travel demand by
bringing Hilton’s best in-class services and personalised guest experiences to
the city. We are confident that Double Tree by Hilton Varanasi will become a
preferred stay option for comfort-seeking guests,” he added.
Just 25 minutes away from both the city centre and Lal Bahadur Shastri
International Airport, DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi is located along the
holy river Ganges, an area widely regarded as India’s spiritual capital of the
country.
Boasting 144 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of event space, the
hotel provides a comprehensive array of amenities. It has an inviting outdoor
pool, EV charging points, the city's largest ballroom, a fully equipped fitness
centre and rejuvenating spa. The property’s rooms range from standard to
spacious suites, including a grand presidential suite. With an all-day
restaurant and a bar lounge at the lobby level, the hotel offers both business
and leisure guests distinct dining options.
DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi is part of Hilton Honors, the
award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 22 distinct hotel brands.
Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have
access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows
members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an
exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular
digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors
mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check in, choose their room and
access their room using a Digital Key.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi.
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Hilton Hotels
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