MCLEAN, Va.—Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of two franchise license agreements to convert two Hoteles Cosmos hotels in Bogotá into DoubleTree by Hilton properties, marking the entry of the brand into Colombia. DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Parque 93 and DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Calle 100 are expected to open in December 2015 and February 2016, respectively. Both hotels will be operated by Cosmos Hotels, one of Colombia’s most-recognized hotel brands for over thirty years.
“International travel to Colombia has continued to increase over the past few years and we are excited to bring the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to serve this booming market,” said Ted Middleton, senior vice president, development, Latin America, Hilton Worldwide. “These two signings in Colombia underscore Hilton Worldwide’s strategy to serve any guest for any trip occasion anywhere in the world.”
The 132-room Cosmos Insignia Hotel will be converted into a 132-room DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Parque 93, located in the center of Bogotá’s Chicó neighborhood just minutes away from restaurants, cafés, and bars of Parque 93. The hotel will feature the restaurant Agata, a Lobby Lounge and an executive lounge with Bar.
Tower C of the Hotel & Convention Centre Cosmos 100 will be converted into an 88-room DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá Calle 100, located in a prime location in the north end of the city close to great shopping, business and financial districts and 25 minutes from El Dorado International Airport. The hotel will feature a lobby lounge and restaurant and will benefit from direct access to the Cosmos 100 meeting and event space.
“We are excited to welcome the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to our portfolio of four and five-star hotels throughout the country,” said Ricardo Cajiao, chairman of the board of Cosmos Group. “DoubleTree by Hilton’s award-winning service culture for which the brand is globally known is synonymous with Hoteles Cosmos’ philosophy of delivering the perfect blend of service, understated luxury and quiet efficiency.”
Guest rooms will feature a broad range of modern furnishings and amenities, including an assortment of gourmet in-room tea and coffee choices from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Aroma Actives natural skin and body care line and a globally-recognized service culture built on the idea of “CARE,” which stands for creating a rewarding experience for guests, team members, and the community. An array of complimentary amenities available to guests includes Wi-Fi throughout the hotel’s public areas and guest rooms, 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness center, and airport shuttle.
“Bogotá’s geographic location and international airport, which has direct global flights from over 50 destinations, making it the northern hub for South America, have enabled the city to grow as a business hub and an ideal place for guests seeking the upscale, full-service experience that only DoubleTree by Hilton can deliver,” said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “We look forward to welcoming guests to these new properties, starting with the signature warm chocolate chip cookie greeting at check-in and continuing through every touch point of our guests’ stay.”
