Five hotels to be rebranded as DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton has reported to be adding five establishments to its UK portfolio, based on a franchise agreement between Hilton and property investment company Aprirose.

Two of these establishments will be the hotels of former QHotels golf resorts, which will still be managed by RBH, however they will be now known as DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort, in north Lincolnshire, and DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Hotel & Golf Resort, reported by HOSPITALITY & CATERING NEWS.

Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior VP, development EMEA, at Hilton, stated that: “With the addition of these outstanding hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton has grown to more than 50 properties trading or under development across the UK and Ireland. Fundamental to its success has been the diversity of the portfolio. These properties, which range from exclusive landscaped resorts with considerable sporting and spa amenities, to an impressive hotel in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, will further enhance the brand’s offering to business and leisure guests.”

Helder Pereira, chief executive of RBH, said: “We are looking forward to building our already strong working relationship with Hilton, by welcoming five more DoubleTree by Hilton properties to our growing portfolio, in addition to DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre. The five hotels in question are fine examples of upscale, full-service properties, and we look forward to offering our expertise in operating each one to give our guests the best possible experience under a globally-recognised brand.”

Manish Gudka, chief executive of Aprirose, added: “Having recently acquired Hampton by Hilton London Docklands and Hilton Reading, we’re looking forward to growing our Hilton portfolio by converting five hotels under DoubleTree by Hilton. We are looking forward to working in partnership with Hilton, and exploring future development opportunities in the UK market.”