DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga — Photo by Hilton

Goa, INDIA – Hilton Worldwide will open the newly-renovated, upscale, full-service DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga, the third DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in India on August 15, 2012. Ensconced in a quiet setting, the 104-room hotel is located centrally just a few kilometres from the picturesque Baga and Anjuna beaches and in the heart of the popular shopping, dining and entertainment districts. The Saturday Nite Bazaar and Splash Water Park are both within walking distance from the hotel, and the Anjuna Flea Market is also close, making the hotel a comfortable and convenient base from which to explore the breathtaking coastline of North Goa.

Formerly known as Riviera De Goa, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga will mark its new affiliation with a range of refurbishments that include refreshed guestrooms and public spaces, extensive landscaping, a new business centre, up-to-date technology and an enhanced dining experience that will encompass the new restaurant Flame, which will offer an extensive menu of Goan, Indian, Chinese and Italian delicacies.

With this transformation, guests at the hotel will be able to experience the same warmth and hospitality characteristic of more than 300 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels and resorts in 24 countries around the world. This hospitality begins with the warm welcome of the brand’s signature chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in and the rewards of Hilton HHonors guest loyalty programme.

Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, said, “The launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga will be another significant step in our growth strategy in India as it will represent our entry into a leisure destination in the country. With the opening of this hotel, Hilton Worldwide will operate 10 hotels in India. Following on from a great year of growth in 2011, when we opened six hotels, we are expanding rapidly in India and anticipate increasing our presence to 14 hotels by the end of this year”.

Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga will reiterate our commitment to welcoming international travellers in key destinations. With the launch of this, our third hotel in India, we will be well on our way to achieving our target of increasing our network to 25 hotels in the country by 2016. We have two hotels in Delhi NCR, at Gurgaon and Mayur Vihar, and we will open an all-suite, extended-stay hotel in Bangalore in the last quarter of the year”.

Owned by Riviera De Goa Resorts and Hotels Private Limited and managed by Hilton Worldwide, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga will feature spacious and comfortable guestrooms, most with a private balcony or patio and an expansive lagoon or pool view. All guestrooms will be equipped with wired and wireless internet access, HD LCD satellite television, electronic safe, refrigerated private bar, in-room tea and coffee making facilities, radio alarm clock with MP3 player connection, iron and ironing board and a refreshing collection of Crabtree & Evelyn citron bath and body products. Additional amenities will include 24-hour in-room dining, laundry and concierge services.

In addition to Flame, dining options at the hotel will include Caffeine, an all-day café that will serve a range of patisserie items, light snacks and freshly brewed tea and coffee. CoBa is the poolside bar and restaurant which will present a selection of light snacks and beverages.

Appreciating the needs of today’s travellers, the hotel will feature 3000 square feet of flexible conference and banqueting facilities that accommodate up to 200 people and is ideal for business meetings, conferences, trainings, seminars, social gatherings and private receptions. For guests who wish to keep up with their workout schedule, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga will offer a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool.

Agnelo M. Braganca, chairman and managing director, Riviera De Goa Resorts and Hotels Private Limited, a subsidiary of Riviera Constructions Pvt. Ltd, said, “We are delighted to be associated with the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in India. The hotel enjoys a loyal clientele, and with this conversion we are confident that it will become the first choice of travellers to North Goa”.

Hilton Worldwide currently operates the following hotels in India: DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar; DoubleTree by Hilton Gurgaon-New Delhi NCR; Hilton New Delhi/Janakpuri; Hilton Mumbai International Airport; Hilton Chennai; Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar; Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket; Eros Hotel-Managed by Hilton New Delhi/Nehru Place and Hampton by Hilton Vadodara-Alkapuri.

DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga is located at Ximer Arpora Bardez, Goa, 403 518, India. For further information or reservations at DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga, please visit the hotel's website at , contact your preferred travel professional or call the hotel directly at +91 832 6655666.

About DoubleTree by Hilton

With a growing collection of contemporary, upscale accommodations and more than 300 hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations in 24 countries, DoubleTree by Hilton hotels are distinctively designed properties that provide true comfort to today’s business and leisure travellers. From the millions of delighted hotel guests who are welcomed with the brand’s legendary, warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in to the advantages of the award-winning Hilton HHonors guest reward programme, each DoubleTree by Hilton guest receives a satisfying stay wherever their travels take them.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 91 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward programme Hilton HHonors.

Ketaki Narain
Hilton Worldwide – India
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