Redefine|BDL Hotels Opens the 138-room DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre in Scotland

Completing Renovation and Conversion of The Point Hotel in a Circa 1892 Building

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. March 21, 2014

EDINBURGH, Scotland / McLEAN, VA - March 21, 2014 - Hilton Worldwide, in partnership with Redefine|BDL Hotels, has unveiled its newest DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Scotland and the brand's first in the country's dynamic capital with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre.

Located on Bread Street, the former St Cuthbert's Co-operative building, which dates back to 1892 and went on to become The Point Hotel, has been transformed, following a £4.2 million renovation managed by Scottish-based hotel management company, Redefine|BDL Hotels. The new hotel joins 21 DoubleTree by Hilton properties currently trading in the UK and will be operated by Redefine|BDL Hotels.

The 138 guestroom property is located in Edinburgh's historic old town, within easy walking distance of the famous tourist attractions and shopping hotspots of the Royal Mile and Princes Street. With its magnificent domed roof, brasserie style restaurant and exclusive, top floor penthouse, offering views of Edinburgh Castle, the newly renovated hotel is set to become one of the city's most sought after destination venues.

Simon Vincent, president, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide, said, "Edinburgh, voted European Destination of the Year at the World Travel Awards 2012, is the second most popular tourist destination in the UK after London and we are delighted to be expanding the Hilton Worldwide portfolio here. The opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre joins a Scottish portfolio of 14, which, during a year that will see the country play host to world-class events including The Ryder Cup and the 2014 Commonwealth Games, is immensely exciting."

John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, "It is with great pride that we announce the opening of our first hotel in Edinburgh, a city rich in its cultural offering and with a vibrant shopping and entertainment scene. We look forward to introducing DoubleTree by Hilton's CARE service culture, built around the idea of creating a rewarding experience for guests, team members and the community, to travellers and residents of this great cultural capital starting with the warm chocolate chip cookie presented to each guest upon arrival."

The hotel's stylish guestrooms feature the DoubleTree by Hilton Sweet Dreams Sleep Experience, sumptuous furnishings and WiFi, with the "deluxe" rooms and suites offering spectacular views of the iconic castle and beyond. Dining options include the intimate "Monboddo" bar, and the "Bread Street Brasserie", the hotel's award-winning restaurant which serves a range of dishes with an emphasis on freshness and flavour. In addition, on the first Thursday of every month, the hotel transforms its Penthouse venue into a Skybar, Edinburgh's best kept secret, where guests and locals can marvel at the panoramic views of the city, cocktail in hand. The hotel also has a 24-hour fitness centre with cardio equipment and free weights.

The hotel is home to a conference venue for up to 120 guests, three additional meeting rooms and the exclusive penthouse which features an outdoor decking area with panoramic views of the historic city skyline, the Castle and the River Forth, which makes it ideal for weddings. There is also a 24-hour business centre.

In addition to the signature welcome of a warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in, guests at DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre will enjoy brand exclusives including; the invigorating array of CITRON body care products by Crabtree & Evelyn in the rooms; and a unique and caring team member commitment to the local community. Guests of the hotel can also participate in the award winning Hilton HHonors® loyalty scheme, offering the chance to earn global rewards at over 4,000 hotels worldwide.

Ronald Little, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre, said, "I am delighted to welcome the first DoubleTree by Hilton to Edinburgh. The focus on delivering exceptional service and customer experience resonates with the brand's CARE culture of having the guest, team and community at the heart of everything we do. The building has a rich history in the city and it has been wonderful to see it so carefully transformed into a truly remarkable property. My team and I are looking forward to welcoming guests to the DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre to deliver a memorable experience."

DoubleTree by Hilton has three further Scottish properties, with hotels operating in Dunblane, featuring Nick Nairn's The Kailyard restaurant, and the thriving cities of Aberdeen and Dundee.

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre is situated at 34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF, United Kingdom. For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.doubletree.com. View more news about DoubleTree by Hilton openings at http://news.doubletree.com.

About Redefine|BDL Hotels

Redefine|BDL Hotels, the UK's largest independent hotel management company, develops and manages a diverse collection of 56 branded and private label hotel properties across the UK and Africa. Working in partnership with five of the most prestigious international hotel brands, including Hilton Worldwide, Best Western, IHG, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the business is a driving force in the hospitality industry in the UK and abroad.

Established in 2013, through a merger between industry leaders Redefine Hotels and BDL Management, the business offers a wealth of hotel management expertise. Generating an annual turnover under management in excess of £200m, Redefine|BDL Hotels' expert team of more than 85 hotel specialists operate from offices in London and Glasgow. The portfolio unites more than 6,600 rooms and 3,000 staff across the UK, Liberia and South Africa. www.redefinebdl.com

About DoubleTree By Hilton

With a fast-growing, global collection of more than 360 upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents, every little thing we do at DoubleTree by Hilton inspires us to create a rewarding experience for our hotel guests, our team members and the communities we proudly serve. Our hospitality begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie welcome upon arrival and continues with the award-winning Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, an array of fine services and amenities and our longstanding CARE Culture tradition that empowers more than 65,000 team members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again.

To make reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit our brand website at www.doubletree.com. Social media users may connect with us at www.facebook.com/doubletree, www.twitter.com/doubletree and www.youtube.com/doubletreehotels. For the latest news, story starters and fact sheets about our brand, reporters and bloggers may visit our DoubleTree by Hilton Global Media Center at www.doubletreebyhiltonglobalmediacenter.com.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 678,000 rooms in 91 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.