Hilton PLC: Welcomes First Resort Addition of 2006 on Florida's West Coast; Introducing the Newly Renovated Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa Bay / North Redington Beach
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Hilton PLC: Welcomes First Resort Addition of 2006 on Florida's West Coast; Introducing the Newly Renovated Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa Bay / North Redington Beach
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2006-01-23
Doubletree(R) Hotels (NYSE:HLT) proudly announces the opening of the Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa Bay / North Redington Beach, representing the first resort this year to join the brand's portfolio of more than 150 fine properties across North America.
Situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico, just 30 minutes from all airports, business districts and tourist attractions in the Greater Tampa / St. Petersburg / Clearwater area, the upscale, full-service hotel has completed a $2.1 million renovation to reinvigorate its 125 guest rooms, 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event and meeting space, dining facilities, and much more.
Formerly a Hilton hotel, the Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa Bay / North Redington Beach is owned by North Redington Beach Associates, Ltd., operated under a franchise agreement with Doubletree Hotel Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation and managed by American International Hotel Corporation.
"The addition of the Doubletree Beach Resort provides a fantastic complement to our four properties now available in the Tampa Bay area and the nearly 20 resort and hotel offerings we provide to business and leisure travelers across the state of Florida," said Dave Horton, senior vice president - brand management for Doubletree Hotels. "Doubletree continues to work with hotel development professionals in Florida and throughout North America who are seeking to position their hotels with a brand that has the passion to provide a warm, comfortable and personable hotel experience to their guests and the backing of one of the most respected and powerful sales, marketing and technology infrastructures in our industry that will bring their business success."
A true sense of place can be felt through the renovations just completed at the Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa Bay / North Redington Beach. From palm leaves and carved mahogany furnishings to unique sunburst applications and padded cane, a rich palette of colors and textures throughout the hotel incorporate a warm, contemporary Floridian style. Signed and numbered artwork by Neil Adamson, a longtime Florida resident and internationally renowned artist, illustrates a vibrant nostalgic look at the region.
Each newly renovated guestroom at the Doubletree Beach Resort features a private balcony with a magnificent view of the white sand beaches and sparkling blue-green waters and spectacular sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico. Inviting, residential-style furnishings include padded cane lounge chairs and ottomans; cordless phones; wireless high-speed Internet access; personal refreshment centers - complete with refrigerator and complimentary tea and coffee service. The hotel also offers the Sweet Dreams(R) by Doubletree Sleep Experience - which includes a plentiful amount of pillows, a luxurious linen package of a down-filled duvet wrapped in triple sheeting and a specially designed plush-top mattress and box spring system that ensures a great night's sleep. Guest bathrooms have been redesigned to include upgraded lighting, new vanities with granite counters, a make-up mirror, executive ribbed towels, bathrobes and a curved shower rod that allows for 30% more space in the shower.
The Doubletree Beach Resort is perfectly suited for intimate weddings and social events, corporate retreats and incentive groups of up to 160 people. Event and meeting facilities at the resort include a collection of four moderately sized meeting rooms along with a collection of ocean-view, outdoor decks and verandahs. Oceanside luaus, seafood extravaganzas and casual beach grill barbecues are just some of the memorable events the meetings and culinary teams can create for business or pleasure.
Visitors to the Doubletree Beach Resort can enjoy a variety of year-round, beach-based array of activities, including a semi-private beach and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Jogging, jet skiing, windsurfing, sailing, volleyball, swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing are available on property or through simple arrangements by the hotel concierge.
To unwind at the end of a busy day, spectacular sunsets give way to tiki torches, starlit skies and island music at the Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa Bay / North Redington Beach. Throughout the day, the Beachside Tiki Bar offers cool tropical drinks, snacks, light lunches and dinners. Mangos Restaurant provides delicious Florida/Caribbean Cuisine in a casual, yet elegant setting with only the freshest of foods. Copper Cove is a nighttime haven to retreat for Happy Hour Specials, to watch TV Sports Events, or for a quiet reflection at the end of the evening. The resort hosts a renowned Friday Night Cookout to start the weekend right, complete with cooked-to-order steaks and an all-you-can eat buffet. The Sunset Island Dancers put on a special performance that evening as the tropical night surrounds you.
Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program may earn Points & Miles(R) for every qualifying stay at the Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa Bay / North Redington Beach. Hilton HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to reap Double Dip(R) earnings by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and hotel points with each qualifying stay at more than 2,700 hotels worldwide.
"We are excited about our new relationship with Doubletree and look forward to sharing all of the new upgrades and enhancements at our resort with travelers and residents of the local community," said Terry Graber, hotel general manager. "Along with a $28 million shoreline re-nourishment project currently underway, the Doubletree Beach Resort and North Redington Beach are perfectly positioned to create one of the premier beach destinations in America."
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