20 Nov 2013
From Scottish Splendour and Irish Charm to Festive Feasts in England's Most Historic Cities DoubleTree by Hilton has Christmas Wrapped Up
DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's upscale hotel brand has a wealth of great-value packages on offer this Christmas. With more than 40 hotels across Europe, from peaceful countryside retreats to stylish city addresses, Britons seeking a festive mini-break will be spoilt for choice. And, of course, every stay starts with the warm welcome of a signature DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie on check-in!
Scottish Winter-Wonderland Retreats
DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro is offering a relaxed, two night retreat over Christmas from £239* per person (£119.50 per child). Guests will be welcomed on Christmas Eve with tea, scones and cakes before a roaring fire and will enjoy two nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a standard guestroom. Dinner on Christmas Eve is served in the hotel's restaurant - The Kailyard by Nick Nairn, who was Scotland's youngest Michelin star winner. On Christmas Day guests will be treated to a traditional festive lunch and a gala buffet in the evening.
Set within 10 acres of private landscaped grounds, the Victorian-style DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro hotel offers breath-taking views over the village of Dunblane. Boasting a stunning, winter wonderland setting, this luxurious Scottish countryside retreat is less than an hour's drive or train ride from either Edinburgh or Glasgow. To book, please call 01786 826 637 or got to www.doubletree.com.
Alternatively, DoubleTree by Hilton's newest addition in Scotland, DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee has a two-night Christmas package from £195* per person. Guests will enjoy tea and cake on arrival on Christmas Eve, a three-course dinner in The Maze Restaurant and an after dinner quiz in The Lounge. On Christmas Day, they will indulge in a traditional, four-course Christmas lunch, complete with a visit from Santa, followed by mince pies whilst watching the Queen's speech in The Lounge and a buffet dinner that evening. Boxing Day begins with a full Scottish breakfast, after which guests can hit the sales in the city centre, relax and explore the hotel's six acres of landscaped grounds or pay a visit to the swimming pool, sauna and steam-room. To book call 01382 641122 or go to www.doubletree.com
A Cultured Christmas in the Historic Cities of Chester, Lincoln or Cambridge
DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln offers a three-night Christmas escape from just £249* per person. Visitors can combine a cultural break to historic Lincoln, with its famous cathedral and castle, with a stylish hotel stay and superb dining. The hotel's Electric Restaurant offers spectacular rooftop views of the city and is an ideal setting to get away from it all and have a bite to eat. The package, which is available from 24 - 27 December 2013, includes a welcome mince pie and hot drink in the hotel's Brayford Café on arrival, a three-course meal on Christmas Eve, a five-course Christmas lunch plus a light festive dinner on Christmas Day, dinner on Boxing Day evening and breakfast daily. To book call 01522 565180 or go to www.doubletree.com.
Alternatively, DoubleTree by Hilton Chester has an overnight Christmas package from £105* per person including a sumptuous Christmas Day lunch, served in the hotel's ballroom, and breakfast the following morning. All guests will have complimentary access to the hotel's lavish spa on Boxing Day with its sauna, steam room, hammam, indoor swimming pool and Watsu pool with waterfall and retractable roof. A range of spa treatments are available for an additional charge. To book call 01244 408800 or go to www.doubletree.com.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge is welcoming guests for a Christmas Day lunch in the hotel's Riverside Brasserie. Guests can banish the stress of hosting Christmas at home by checking into the stylish riverside hotel on Christmas Eve until Boxing Day (two nights) from £169* per person, including breakfast. The five-course Christmas Day lunch, costing an additional £85 per person, includes a glass of Champagne** on arrival in the Twist Bar, a choice of starters, main courses and desserts, an intermediate course of Champagne and strawberry sorbet and coffee served with petit fours to finish. To book call 01223 259988 or go to www.doubletree.com.
Keeping it Light in London Travellers wanting to grab some last-minute Christmas shopping, safe in the knowledge that someone else is taking care of their Christmas Day arrangements can take advantage of DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End's Christmas package. Valid from 15 December 2013 - 12 January 2014 the package starts from £148* per person for two nights and includes breakfast daily and a Christmas-themed afternoon tea for two in the hotel's BAR92. To book call 020 7242 2828 or go to www.doubletree.com.
Christmas with an Irish Twist
DoubleTree by Hilton's first hotel in Ireland, The Morrison Dublin - a DoubleTree by Hilton is welcoming guests for festive celebration, Dublin-style. The hotel has a two-night package from Christmas Eve until Boxing Day from €249 (£207)* per person, which includes a three-course lunch and a buffet dinner on Christmas Day and breakfast daily. Those travelling with children can take advantage of the special kids' zone available on Christmas Day afternoon to keep them entertained with movies & board games. To book call or go to www.doubletree.com
For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.doubletree.com, call 0870 590 9090 or contact your travel agent.
*Unless otherwise stated, all package prices quoted are inclusive of tax, based on double occupancy and do not include gratuities, incidental charges or resort fees (where applicable). Rates may vary based on specific travel dates selected. Each hotel has a policy addressing cancellations and/or blackout dates that may apply.
** Service of alcohol is subject to country and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
About DoubleTree by Hilton
With a fast-growing, global collection of more than 360 upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents, 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 more than 65,000 team members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again.
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Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 4,000 hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
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