Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement with Ryukyu Hotel Resort Naha Co., Ltd to re-brand Hotel Nikko Naha Grand Castle and to manage the hotel as DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle. When the converted DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle opens in July 2016, it will be Hilton Worldwide’s 13th operating hotel in Japan.
“The signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle closely follows the success of Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and marks another important milestone in our expansion across key destinations in Japan. It demonstrates the strong relationship we have with our partners, as well as our commitment to growing our presence in this market where we have been operating for more than 50 years,” said Andrew Clough, senior vice president, development, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle will be Hilton Worldwide’s third operating hotel in Okinawa, adding to its existing hotels in Okinawa including Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort and DoubleTree by Hilton Naha.
“The DoubleTree by Hilton brand continues to enjoy strong resonance and growth in Asia Pacific, and we are happy to be strengthening our presence in Okinawa following the success of the DoubleTree by Hilton Naha – the brand’s first hotel in Japan,” said Dianna Vaughan, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “Japan is well known for its service culture and we’re confident that guests staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle will be delighted by the brand’s award-winning friendly service culture – starting with the warm chocolate chip cookie welcome at check-in.”
Located at the top of Shuri Hill in Okinawa’s capital city of Naha, DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle is adjacent to the tourist attraction of Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was once the residence of royalty. Other historical and cultural sites, as well as the city’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts of Kokusai-Dori and Makishi Marketplace, are also less than a 15-minute walk from the hotel. DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle is accessible by monorail and also served by Naha Airport, located about seven kilometres away.
“Hilton Worldwide’s global reputation as a leading hospitality company and its intimate knowledge of the Japanese market will give DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle a significant competitive edge that will deliver a strong performance,” said Tatsuaki Makino, Representative Director of Ryukyu Hotel Resort Naha Co., Ltd.
The 20-story hotel will have 333 rooms that offer panoramic views of the city and two speciality restaurants, an all-day dining restaurant, a lounge and a bar. DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle will also offer 1728 square metres of meeting space, including a 568-square metre ballroom and a chapel for weddings. Recreational facilities will include an outdoor swimming pool.
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