The DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston By The Galleria Unveils An Evolved Hotel Featuring Contemporary Interiors And Amenities

HOUSTON, May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Kokua Hospitality announced today The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria has completed the evolution of the hotel and proudly unveils its newly updated design. Originally built in 1982, the DoubleTree hotel operated as a 380-key all-suite hotel for more than 33 years. The refreshed hotel now features modern and beautifully designed interiors offering guests a choice between 238 guest rooms and 238 suites. The hotel now has more suite selections to choose from than any hotel in Houston.

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"We are very committed to maintaining a quality experience for our guests and after noticing an increasing trend of international travelers to the Galleria area with a need for varying room types, we thought it was important for the hotel to evolve", said Phil Tufano, a partner and Chief Operating Officer at Kokua Hospitality, the hotel's management firm. "This is one of the reasons why we completely redesigned the rooms and now offer both guest rooms and suites. With the new variety of options available, we took the opportunity to rename and rebrand the property, changing the name from 'The DoubleTree Suites' to 'The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites.' We are so proud of the hard work the design team put into delivering a fresh, contemporary aesthetic aimed to enhance our guests' experience while staying with us, from the new check-in area and lobby to the public spaces and guest rooms."

The Public Spaces

The arrival begins with a welcoming lobby featuring clean lines and modern lounge seating areas. Natural tones beautifully compliment the lobby's extensive use of wood and the featured art pieces were specifically commissioned to accentuate its new urban ambiance. Weary travelers will appreciate the relaxed and social atmosphere of the new and improved lobby and its bar that allows for an opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, "Bar Bites", or dinner. In addition to a grab-and-go section, a high-tech lounge area has been incorporated into the lobby spaces to accommodate the needs of the sophisticated travelers that frequent the Galleria area.

The Mezzanine has been completely re-purposed and now includes a variety of seating arrangements, a breakfast bar as well as a casual restaurant where breakfast offerings include an elaborate American Breakfast Buffet, as well as delicious a la carte selections prepared to the preference of guests.  

"The new food and beverage venues will attract international clientele and the locals, both as a one-of-a-kind place to conduct business, as well as a place to enjoy the social atmosphere that is the Galleria area," assures Sam Kapadia, the General Manager of the hotel. "We also believe the new meeting facilities will suit the needs of business travelers looking for convenience and comfort and function while visiting Houston. The hotel has been a favorite destination of business planners for years, and now they will have even more reasons to hold their meetings and events whilst staying at the hotel and enjoying the convenience of the facilities."

All 9,000 square feet of meeting rooms and conference spaces have been completely revamped to accommodate a variety of guest requests, including the latest in technology in lighting, sound, and visual components. The stylish meeting spaces also offer a range of menus to compliment any type of gathering, from collaborative events among colleagues and social gatherings, to family events. Also available for events and soirees is the hotel's pool deck, the largest in the Uptown Houston/Galleria area.

The Guest Rooms and Suites

All accommodations are equipped with amenities and furnishings curated to enhance a modern lifestyle. The design team focused on editing the sizes and styles of the original guest room and suites with a focus on the modern needs of experienced travelers. Today, the new hotel features 476 stylish options via 238 guest rooms and 238 suites, perfect for both short visits and extended stays. All rooms and suites not only feature a contemporary design, they are also updated with individual climate controls, Wi-Fi access, in-room safes, as well as On Demand movies with premium television channels on oversized 48 inch LCD TV's. In addition, the redesigned suites offer full-size kitchens with residential amenities, several of which have balconies offering panoramic city views.  Overnight guests have access to the hotel's various services and amenities, including same-day valet laundry services, self-laundry facilities, a 24-hour tech lounge, a car rental facility in the lobby, and a 24-hour fitness area by Precor.  

To book a reservation, please visit houstonsuites.doubletree.com or call 713-961-9000. Interested guests are also encouraged to "like" the property on Facebook.

About DoubleTree by Hilton

With a fast-growing, global collection of more than 440 upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents and nearly 40,000 rooms in the pipeline, 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 Team Members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again.

About Kokua Hospitality, LLC

Kokua Hospitality, LLC is an independent hotel management firm founded in Chicago with the mandate to become the operator of choice for strategic institutional and select private lodging investors by producing superior results as turnaround specialists. Created by veteran lodging investment and management experts to appeal to an investor's sensibility, Kokua Hospitality blends best-in-class operating practices with an owner's DNA. Kokua Hospitality manages a growing portfolio of hotels and resorts nationwide. For more information on Kokua Hospitality, please visit KokuaHospitality.com and follow us on Twitter and Facebook .

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