Hilton Worldwide Opens DoubleTree by Hilton in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Monument in the Stroll of Montejo Merida.Hilton Worldwide is opening a DoubleTree by Hilton in Merida – the largest city and capital of Mexico’s state of Yucatan.

“We are thrilled to offer guests a new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Merida.  With its culturally impressive offering and the safe surroundings the Yucatan is known for, Merida is an ideal location for our newest hotel in Mexico,” said Danny Hughes, senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, for Hilton Worldwide.

DoubleTree by Hilton Merida is just 10 minutes from the international airport, within walking distance to the U.S. Embassy, and five minutes from Merida's most well-known avenue "Paseo de Montejo." The 100-room DoubleTree by Hilton Merida is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel's surrounding area offers dining, museums and colonial period architecture.

The new DoubleTree by Hilton Merida's 100 guest rooms and suites features the Sweet Dreams by DougleTree Sleep Experience, Crabtree & Evelyn Citron bath and body products, 42-inch HDTV flat screen television, in-room tea and coffee making service by Wolfgang Puck, spacious work desks with data ports, MP3-compatible clock radios, and wireless high-speed internet access. Visitors will also have access to 3,000 square feet of function space, business center, fitness center and outdoor swimming pool.

Dining options feature the signature restaurant La Casona Colon, which is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. La Raspa bar also provides exclusive cocktails and beverages.

Guests will also benefit from the characteristic qualities found at more than 300 DoubleTree by Hilton locations in 23 countries, including the signature welcome with a warm chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in, an array of amenities and guest services, and the rewards of the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program.

Rob Palleschi, global head of DoubleTree by Hilton for Hilton Worldwide said, “The opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Merida not only reinforces our brand’s growing Latin American footprint, but adds yet another exciting leisure destination to our diverse portfolio of hotels in business and leisure destinations across 23 countries.”

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