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DoubleTree by Hilton Expands Growing Presence in Latin America with Opening of Newest Hotel in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Today, Hilton announced the latest addition to its global portfolio with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy. The hotel, which will continue to be owned and operated by Hoteles Cumbres, is located in one of the capital city’s most established and vibrant neighborhoods, with modern shopping and trendy restaurants nearby.

With 225 guest rooms, the hotel offers a variety of upscales services and amenities including: nine meeting rooms, a business lounge, open-air pool, BBQ patio, gym, underground parking facilities and a rooftop restaurant on the 17th floor with an open kitchen, two terraces and a spectacular view of the city and nearby golf course.

“Today marks an exciting day as we welcome DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy to the Hilton family and add to a growing portfolio in Chile, marking our fifth hotel and second DoubleTree in the country,” said Pablo Maturana, managing director, development, South America and The Caribbean, Hilton. “As we continue our broader expansion throughout South America, we are thrilled to partner with Hoteles Cumbres and provide guests with a new way to experience and enjoy DoubleTree’s renowned hospitality.” 

Guests visiting DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy can also travel with peace of mind from check-in to check-out with Hilton’s new program, Hilton CleanStay, to enjoy an even safer and cleaner stay. New procedures include contactless digital check-in and a Hilton CleanStay room seal to indicate that the room has not been entered since being thoroughly cleaned. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy is also part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discounts, free standard Wi-Fi and access to the Hilton Honors mobile app.

Under the globally recognized brand, DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy will strengthen its appeal in a competitive international marketplace, reaching a new audience of travelers. Hoteles Cumbres will continue to own and operate the hotel, while offering the standards of service excellence the DoubleTree by Hilton brand is known for around the world.

“We are delighted to partner with Hilton on the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy. As our first Hilton-branded hotel in Santiago, we are proud to strengthen our presence in the eastern part of the city, an area we know is especially popular with our international visitors,” said Gastón Fernández, general manager, Cumbres Hotels. “While we have all faced challenges this year, our team is highly motivated and hopeful, as we look forward to offering our guests a warm DoubleTree welcome.” 

DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy is located at Av. Presidente Kennedy Lateral 4422. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago – Kennedy.

About Hoteles Cumbres

We are a collection of hotels located in the chief tourist destinations of Chile where our guests will find a quality infrastructure of establishments respectful of their surroundings, offering a warm and top-class service that has become known as the “Cumbres Experience”. Hoteles Cumbres has four properties: two in San Pedro de Atacama and Puerto Varas and another two in the neighborhood of Vitacura and Lastarria in Santiago. Each hotel has its own personality, with an architecture and a special design that is a reflection of each one’s location; always in harmony with their surroundings.


About Hilton

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising more than 7,500 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 180 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube


About DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing, global portfolio of nearly 680 hotels with more than 150,000 rooms across 55 countries and territories. For more than 50 years, DoubleTree by Hilton has continued to be a symbol of comfort for business and leisure travelers around the world, from welcoming guests with its signature, warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, to serving the local community. DoubleTree by Hilton offers contemporary accommodations and amenities, including unique food and beverage experiences, state-of-the-art fitness offerings and meetings and events spaces. Experience a positive stay at DoubleTree by Hilton by booking at doubletree.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about DoubleTree by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/doubletree, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.