DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Japan

The lobby at the DoubleTree by Hilton Naha

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree property in Japan.

The new DoubleTree by Hilton Naha, on the Japanese resort island of Okinawa, becomes the 10th Hilton hotel in Japan. The 227-room hotel is situated directly opposite the Okinawa Monorail station in Asahibashi, 11 minutes from Naha airport by monorail and 500 metres from the local ferry terminal.

“DoubleTree by Hilton is delighted to continue the expansion of our Asia Pacific presence by introducing another rewarding hotel experience with the DoubleTree by Hilton Naha. This new addition is our first in Japan and an extraordinary milestone for our brand’s global growth. It continues our growth strategy to provide outstanding hotel offerings in gateway countries and cities around the world, said Rob Palleschi, Global Head of DoubleTree by Hilton.

Facilities at the 12-storey hotel include a 40m² meeting room, a salon, a laundry and car parking facilities. There is also an international F&B outlet, The Riverside Restaurant & Café. The property will also feature all of DoubleTree’s brand standard amenities, including chocolate chip cookies on check-in.

“We are thrilled at the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Naha. With close to 50 years of proud history in Japan, this latest opening is our 10th and further reinforces Hilton Worldwide’s commitment to growth in this wonderful country with our diverse and outstanding portfolio of hospitality brands that includes DoubleTree by Hilton,” said Martin Rinck, Hilton’s President for Asia Pacific. “The DoubleTree by Hilton, Naha will contribute to making Okinawa a great place to visit for business and pleasure.”

Hilton now operates 10 hotels in Japan: DoubleTree by Hilton Naha, Conrad Tokyo, Hilton Tokyo, Hilton Tokyo Bay, Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport, Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Hilton Osaka, Hilton Niseko Village, Hilton Nagoya and Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk.