SANTIAGO, Chile—Late last week developers marked the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago—Vitacura, the first property in Chile for the brand and the first full-service Hilton Worldwide hotel brand in the country. Located in the center of Santiago's thriving Vitacura business district, the 226-room hotel offers the ideal destination for travelers seeking a central location in the city. DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura is owned by and operated by Inmobiliaria Encomenderos.

“The tremendous growth of Santiago, combined with the city's rich culture, makes it a prime location for our brand's entry into Chile,” said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. “As one of the fastest-growing full service hotel brands, we are eager to demonstrate the award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton service experience to guests and residents of Santiago, starting with our iconic, warm, chocolate chip cookie at check in and continuing throughout each guest's stay.”

DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Vitacura debuts a chic, contemporary design marked by modern earth tones and locally-sourced materials. Throughout the hotel, works of celebrated Chilean artists capture the spirit of the country, including a striking hanging wood sculpture in the lobby. The hotel's guest rooms offer upscale accommodations and amenities, as well as striking views of either the Andes Mountains or the vibrant city of Santiago.