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Hilton Worldwide to Open First Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel in Santo Domingo

5/17/2012

McLEAN, Va.—Hilton Worldwide today announced it has signed a management agreement with Desarrollos RDC, S.A., a real estate development company in the Dominican Republic, to introduce its Embassy Suites by Hilton brand to Santo Domingo’s central business district. Scheduled to open in Q2 2013, this hotel marks the second Embassy Suites by Hilton in the Dominican Republic and will be the third property in the country for Hilton Worldwide, which currently manages the Hilton Santo Domingo.

“We are thrilled to bring the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand’s second property to the Dominican Republic,” said Jim Holthouser, global head of Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotels and full service brands, Hilton Worldwide, in an announcement. “The brand brings with it a strong value proposition that resonates with both leisure and business travelers. We are confident the hotel will thrive in the nation’s capital and commercial hub.”

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo will feature 200 two-room suites equipped with a separate living area, private bedroom, and wet bar fitted with a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker. Suites will also be equipped with two flat-screen high-definition televisions. In addition, the property will offer complimentary fitness and business centers.

The new hotel will also offer guests a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception with complimentary appetizers and beverage. In addition, Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo will offer more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including two ballrooms, break-out rooms, and a meeting room, as well as 4,300 square feet of outdoor events space.

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