HILTON WORLDWIDE OPENS DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ZANZIBAR

Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton have announced the launching of DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar - Stone Town, located 64 kilometers (40 miles) off the coast of mainland Tanzania. The hotel marks the brand’s third hotel to open in the country.

“Stone Town is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance, and we are proud to enter as the first global hotel brand in the city. Our newest hotel offers a perfect marriage of culture and comfort, underscored by DoubleTree by Hilton’s renowned culture of CARE, which stands for ‘Create A Rewarding Experience’,” said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton.

Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, the 58-room DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar - Stone Town offers a perfect base from which to experience the enchanting island of Zanzibar.

The island of Zanzibar is known as ‘Spice Island’ for its long-standing association with the spice industry. Stone Town, the oldest section of Zanzibar, is made up of ancient stone houses, palaces from the Oman days, carved wooden doors and a treasure trove of bazaars and galleries. The design of DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar - Stone Town reflects the rich architecture and influences of the travelers and settlers who traded with the islanders.

DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar - Stone Town features guestrooms and suites decorated with beautiful, traditional hand-carved furniture and featuring 40-inch TVs and ergonomic desks in every room.

The hotel’s vibrant oceanfront location marks the perfect setting for everything from leisure getaways to conferences and social events for up to 200 guests.

The exotic Stone City location creates the perfect setting for the hotel’s conference center, offering eight versatile meeting rooms and breakout spaces, a complimentary business center, A/V resources and full catering services.