Hilton Worldwide has officially inaugurated DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar - Stone Town, located 64km off the coast of mainland Tanzania and situated in the centre of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town.

Global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, John Greenleaf commented on the opening: “Stone Town is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance, and we are proud to enter as the first global hotel brand in the city.

“Our newest hotel offers a perfect marriage of culture and comfort, underscored by DoubleTree by Hilton’s renowned culture of CARE, which stands for 'Create A Rewarding Experience’. “CARE centres on the brand’s warm, welcoming guest service culture that begins with the presentation of a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie upon arrival, and continues throughout the guest’s stay.”

All of DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar - Stone Town guestrooms and suites boast 40-inch TVs, ergonomic desks in every room and complimentary WiFi. The hotel additionally offers a selection of F&B outlets, a conference centre offering eight meeting rooms and breakout spaces, a complimentary business centre, A/V resources and full catering services.