DoubleTree by Hilton has debuted in Suzhou City, a core city within the Yangtze River Delta economic zone in China. Owned by Suzhou Broadcasting System and managed by Hilton Worldwide, DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou offers business travellers a convenient retreat from which to explore the city.

DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou is ideally located in the Central Business District of the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park, where more than 200 financial institutions, banks and companies have their regional headquarters. The new hotel is 2.5 kilometers from Suzhou Park Railway Station, which provides a link to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and connections to numerous major cities.

“The opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou is a great addition that reinforces Hilton Worldwide’s presence in the strategically important economic hub of eastern China,” says Bruce McKenzie, senior vice president of operations, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton Worldwide. “It strengthens our operating portfolio in the country, which now includes 71 hotels, and continues to grow thanks to a robust pipeline of over 200 hotels.”

Designed by renowned architect Hiroshi Miyakawa, who also designed the Kansai International Airport and Beijing TV Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou features 357 guest rooms and 181 one, two, and three-bedroom suites, with full kitchens and separate living and work areas, for longer-stay guests. Amenities include 40-inch LCD televisions and high-speed Internet access.

The contemporary hotel has a 24-hour business centre and ample meeting space, including a 1,000sqm pillar-less Grand Ballroom and an adjoining 2,000sqm Studio. Guests can make the most of their leisure time at the hotel’s spa, indoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre.

A variety of dining and entertainment options is also available. Open is an all-day dining bistro which serves a wide selection of Asian cuisines, Western grill items and fresh seafood, while Yuxi Chinese restaurant offers local favorites and Cantonese cuisine in an elegant setting, complete with 11 private dining rooms. Other options include Italian restaurant Bacio, Yuan lobby lounge, and Beer Society sports bar, a perfect place from which to unwind and enjoy a wide range of beers and live band performances. www.suzhou.doubletree.com