MCLEAN, VA—The DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou has opened in Suzhou City, China, a core city within the Yangtze River Delta economic zone. The hotel is owned by Suzhou Broadcasting System and managed by Hilton Worldwide.
DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou is situated in the Central Business District of the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park, where more than 200 financial institutions, banks and companies have their regional headquarters.
“The opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou is a great addition that reinforces Hilton Worldwide’s presence in the strategically important economic hub of eastern China,” said Bruce McKenzie, SVP of operations, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton Worldwide. “It strengthens our operating portfolio in the country, which now includes 71 hotels, and continues to grow thanks to a robust pipeline of over 200 hotels.”
The property is accessible the Suzhou Park Railway Station, which provides a link to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and connections to numerous major cities.
Designed by renowned architect Hiroshi Miyakawa, who also designed the Kansai International Airport and Beijing TV Center, the hotel features 357 guestrooms and 181 one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites with full kitchens and separate living and work areas.
Amenities include 40-in. LCD televisions and high-speed internet access. There is a 24-hour business center and meeting space, including a pillar-less ballroom and an adjoining studio. In addition, the property features a spa, indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center, offering Precor equipment.