McLEAN, VA—Hilton Worldwide has revealed the signing of two franchise license agreements to convert two Hoteles Cosmos hotels in Bogotá into DoubleTree by Hilton properties, marking the entry of the brand into Colombia. DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Parque 93 and DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Calle 100 are expected to open in December 2015 and February 2016, respectively. Both hotels will be operated by Cosmos Hotels.
The 132-room Cosmos Insignia Hotel will be converted into a 132-room DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Parque 93, located in the center of Bogotá’s Chicó neighborhood. The hotel will feature the restaurant Agata, a lobby lounge and an executive lounge with bar.
Tower C of the Hotel & Convention Centre Cosmos 100 will be converted into an 88-room DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Calle 100, located in the north end of the city and 25 minutes from El Dorado International Airport. The hotel will feature a lobby lounge and restaurant, and will have direct access to the Cosmos 100 meeting and event space.
“DoubleTree by Hilton’s award-winning service culture, for which the brand is globally known, is synonymous with Hoteles Cosmos’ philosophy of delivering the perfect blend of service, understated luxury and quiet efficiency,” said Ricardo Cajiao, chairman of the board of Cosmos Group.
Guestrooms will feature a range of modern furnishings and amenities, including gourmet in-room tea and coffee choices from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and the Aroma Actives natural skin- and body-care line. Complimentary amenities include WiFi throughout the hotel’s public areas and guestrooms, a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour fitness center and an airport shuttle.
“Bogotá’s geographic location and international airport, which has direct global flights from over 50 destinations, making it the northern hub for South America, have enabled the city to grow as a business hub and an ideal place for guests seeking the upscale, full-service experience that only DoubleTree by Hilton can deliver,” said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton.