CALAMA, CHILE—DoubleTree by Hilton has opened the brand’s second hotel in Chile, DoubleTree by Hilton Calama, in the capital city of El Loa Province.
Originally opened in 2010, the now converted DoubleTree by Hilton Calama is currently undergoing a property-wide enhancement project, scheduled to be completed by Q2 2016, which will include refreshed guestrooms, public spaces and meeting rooms.
“We are very excited to be the first international hotel brand in this important business and industry center in Northern Chile,” said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “DoubleTree by Hilton Calama is the second hotel for the brand in Chile.”
DoubleTree by Hilton Calama offers guest access to the El Loa Airport as well as the city’s commercial and financial centers. Featuring a contemporary design, the hotel offers 148 guestrooms and an executive floor with larger rooms, as well as an executive lounge serving complimentary breakfast and daily snacks. Guests of DoubleTree by Hilton Calama will also enjoy full-service amenities including an on-site restaurant, in-room dining, a fitness center with an indoor pool and sauna, a business center as well as 9,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.
Set in the Atacama Desert, 70 miles from San Pedro de Atacama, the city of Calama served as the meeting point between two ancient Inca Trails, according to Hilton Worldwide. It provides an access point to visit geological and archaeological wonders of Chile’s high central desert as well as Chuquicamata Mine, once the biggest open pit copper mine in the world.
“DoubleTree by Hilton Calama strengthens our presence in Latin America and is well positioned to capture the business and leisure travel segments,” said Tom Potter, SVP, Latin America and Caribbean, Hilton Worldwide. “Hilton Worldwide remains committed to expanding our footprint in the region and meeting the needs of our guests by delivering the world-class service they have come to expect from our global hospitality company.”