Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage 742-Room Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
DALLAS, TX. November 2, 2015 - Aimbridge Hospitality has been awarded the management contract for the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando in Orlando, Florida.
The hotel is strategically located directly across from the entrance to Universal Studios, and provides convenient access to Disneyworld, The Orlando Convention Center, The Mall at Millenia, and Seaworld. The DoubleTree has one of the largest convention and event venues in the Orlando market offering more than 60,000 square feet of versatile space.
The hotel features two distinct towers with 742 spacious guestrooms and suites that range from 360 to 1,758 square feet. Additionally, the hotel offers a fitness center, outdoor pool with whirlpool, business center, gift shop, and attraction ticket desk. The hotel features five food and beverage options, including Pompano's, Ale House, Palm Court Deli, Carnivale, Spritz Lounge, and Starbucks.
The addition of this property marks the 15th DoubleTree property in Aimbridge Hospitality's expansive portfolio and the first U.S. hotel investment by Jamaican-based Sagicor Group.
"With its ideal location and appeal to both business and leisure travelers, it is a privilege to add the DoubleTree to our growing portfolio. We look forward to continuing our successful partnerships with DoubleTree Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Sagicor Group ," said Dave Johnson, President & CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality
For more information, please visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com.
About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC is one of the nation's largest independent hotel investment and management firm's with a proven track record for delivering superior returns for its investors in a variety of markets and economic cycles. Aimbridge provides management, asset management, development, renovation and consulting services across all STR chain scales. Based in Dallas, Texas and with additional offices in Chicago and Puerto Rico, Aimbridge currently manages over 270 upscale, independent and branded hotels with over 43,000 rooms across the United States and the Caribbean, including such affiliations as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Aloft, and Wyndham. For more information on Aimbridge Hospitality, please visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com.
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