Hilton today announced that it has signed a contract for its first DoubleTree Hotel in Siliguri Sevoke Road. The hotel will be built in partnership between Soonerio Hotels and Beekay Group. The 120-key Hilton hotel is set to open in 2028 and will offer the renowned hospitality of DoubleTree.
Zubin Saxena is Senior Vice-President and Regional Head of Hilton South Asia. He stated that “The signing DoubleTree Hilton Siliguri aligns to the growing need for upscale accommodation in the area.” It reflects our strategic approach of placing the right brands at key locations, and showcases our commitment for exceptional hospitality in South Asia’s most sought after leisure destinations.
Siliguri has quickly become a business, tourism and trade hub. Strategically located at a junction between India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, it is rapidly becoming a hub of business, tourism and trade. Surrounded by the Eastern Himalayas and renowned destinations like Darjeeling Kalimpong and Sikkim, the city is the gateway to these destinations. The hotel’s location on Sevoke Road is a major city thoroughfare that provides easy access to Bagdogra Airport as well as the new Jalpaiguri railway station.
Gopal Garg is the Director of Soonerio Hotels & Executive Director at Beekay Group. He commented: “Siliguri has a vibrant destination that combines urban comfort with rich heritage and untapped natural beauty.”
DoubleTree By Hilton’s partnership with Hilton in Siliguri is a great opportunity to cater to a growing tourism market, and elevate the local hospitality industry. The new property will offer a variety of suites and rooms to cater to both leisure and business travellers. The new property will feature a variety dining options as well as over 17,000 sq. ft. of meeting and events space, a gym, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool.
Clarence Tan is Senior Vice-President, Development, Asia-Pacific for Hilton. He added: “The growing footprint at DoubleTree by Hilton reflects Hilton’s commitment to providing exceptional service in key gateway destinations to both leisure and business travellers.”
This new property will contribute to the expansion of our presence in South Asia. We currently have 64 hotels under construction and in operation.
