First DoubleTree by Hilton in Thailand opens in Phuket
“Hilton Worldwide has been in Thailand since 1983 and we currently operate six hotels in key destinations including Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Phuket,” said Martin Rinck, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
“Thailand is a key focus market for us due to its enormous potential for growth and as we continue to expand our footprint here.
“The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Surin Beach marks the entry of one of our fastest growing brands, DoubleTree by Hilton, into Thailand.”
Formerly the Courtyard by Marriott, the re-branded, four-story hotel sits strategically between Phuket International Airport and Patong, the island’s popular tourist centre.
The resort offers over 80 suites and has three food and beverage outlets, four meeting rooms and a business centre, fitness club, outdoor lagoon-style pool, water slides and a kids club.
“DoubleTree by Hilton is very pleased to welcome our first property in Thailand to our exciting portfolio of more than 310 properties globally,” said Rob Palleschi, Global Head, DoubleTree by Hilton.
“With the opening of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach, both domestic and international guests coming to this popular resort destination will be introduced to the quality accommodation and personalised, welcoming level of service and hospitality that is synonymous with the brand.”


Hilton Worldwide currently manages six properties in Thailand including Conrad Bangkok, Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Hilton Pattaya, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Hilton Hua Hin Resort and Spa and Conrad Koh Samui. Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok and DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok will open in 2013.


