Hilton Opens First DoubleTree Hotel in Jakarta

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree by Hilton branded hotel in Indonesia's vibrant capital city, Jakarta.

The new DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro is a 253-room hotel with three dining outlets, an outdoor pool and meeting facilities.

The hotel is 4.2 kilometers away from the Central Business District, near multinational companies, embassies, government offices as well as the city center's popular shopping, dining and entertainment landmarks such as Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia.

Spanning more than 1,400 square meters of meeting and banquet spaces, DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro offers seven versatile function rooms which can cater to a variety of meetings and events including a standing reception of up to 800 persons in the hotel's Makara Ballroom. Highlights of the ballroom include a dedicated porte-cochere and a naturally-lit foyer that leads to the outdoor garden. The meetings facilities are also supported by a 24-hour business center that allows guests to stay connected and productive throughout their visit.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro hotel offers three dining and entertainment options including the all-day dining restaurant, Open, which features three show kitchen stations that serve local Indonesian, Asian and Western cuisines, the cozy T Lounge which serves a variety of gourmet coffees, cocktails and premium wines, and Krem pool bar which offers a selection of ice creams, as well as local and Western-style light bites.

Guestrooms and suites feature the DoubleTree by Hilton Sweet Dreams bed, a 42-inch LCD TV, and a large workspace with Internet access and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The hotel also has a wellness center that includes a 24-hour fitness center fully furnished with LifeFitness health equipment. Located next to the swimming pool and kids' pool, the wellness center also has spa facilities with three therapy rooms and attached whirlpools.

"We are delighted to mark the official opening of our first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Indonesia here in the metropolitan city of Jakarta," said William Costley, vice president, Operations, Southeast Asia, Hilton Worldwide. "DoubleTree by Hilton is currently our fastest growing full service brand, with a portfolio of over 370 upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and destinations across six continents, which is a perfect fit for this equally fast-paced and vibrant city."

As part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for stays through the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program. Guests staying at the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Indonesia can earn 1,000 bonus points per night for a minimum stay of three nights until 31August 2014, inclusive.