Hilton Signs Kochi’s First DoubleTree

Hilton has signed its first-ever DoubleTree by Hilton property in Kochi, Kerala.

DoubleTree by Hilton Kochi

The hotel, developed in partnership with Indraprastha Group, will be located along NH47 in Maradu. It will offer guests around 171 rooms, including residential rooms and spacious suites. Other amenities will also be provided like an all-day restaurant, a speciality rooftop venue, a lobby lounge, 9000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre, and an executive lounge. Built near the Kochi airport, the hotel will be up and running by 2029. It will also provide guests easy access to the tourist spots in the city.

Statements

Zubin Saxena, senior VP and country head, Hilton India, stated, “We are thrilled to announce the signing of our first DoubleTree by Hilton in the dynamic and rapidly developing city of Kochi, marking a significant milestone in our expansion strategy. We are also honoured to celebrate a new partnership with Indraprastha Group and are confident that our shared business values will ensure this hotel becomes a leading player in the region’s hospitality sector.”

Adding on, K. P. Indrabalan, managing partner, Hotel Indraprastha Group, said, “We take pride in joining forces with Hilton and to leverage Hilton’s world-renowned reputation here in India. Kochi is vibrant and emerging cosmopolitan city that has witnessed a surge in tourism in recent years. We are confident that the city’s very first DoubleTree by Hilton will become a preferred accommodation option for comfort-seeking guests and elevate the city’s hospitality standards.”

Hilton plans to have 75 properties under its name in India in the coming years, with 25 already operational and 24 already in the pipeline.