DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Opens Following Multi-Million Dollar Makeover
ATP- Arab tourism portal- SCHENECTADY N.Y. – DoubleTree by Hilton today opened DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady, located in the center of downtown Schenectady, just blocks away from Union College and 10 miles from Albany International Airport. The 120-room hotel opens following a multi-million dollar makeover that includes updates to every inch of the hotel, including the addition of a new commercial building featuring a lobby, restaurant, lounge, meeting space, pool and exercise facility. DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady is owned and managed by Schahet Hotels.
"With its beautiful renovation and world-class service, we are proud to count DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady as the newest addition to our rapidly-expanding portfolio," said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "The hotel is conveniently located close to numerous businesses and local attractions in the area which will quickly enable it to become the go-to destination for business and leisure travelers, alike."
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady features an elegant ambiance inspired from classic design elements including warm wood tones, clean lines and a neutral color palette accented with pops of navy and plum. Additionally, the hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the public areas and guest rooms, a 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness center featuring Precor equipment and heated indoor pool.
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady offers dining at its signature restaurant, Sammy’s Burgers and Bistro®, open for breakfast and dinner. Sammy’s Burgers and Bistro® features an array of unique dishes such as Sammy’s Special, a burger blended with brisket, chuck and porterhouse steak and topped with American cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, pickles and bistro sauce, as well as entrees like Salmon a la Plancha, which is served over spinach garlic and finished with lemon butter and caper white wine sauce. Guests will also be able to enjoy a variety of craft beers and gourmet cocktails, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Guests can start their day with DoubleTree by Hilton’s Wake Up DoubleTree Breakfast, while those preferring to dine in the comfort of their room can conveniently order room service.
Featuring 3,700 square feet of flexible meeting space, DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady is the ideal venue for events and receptions of up to 330 people. For smaller groups, the hotel offers the Meetings Simplified by DoubleTree by Hilton package from $54 per person, which includes the meeting room, basic meeting Wi-Fi, meeting room supplies including a flipchart, markers, extension and power cord, and all day non-alcoholic beverage service. Catering services and a dedicated event staff are available to enhance any event.
"Schenectady is a colorful city that has been revitalized over recent years with a number of new theaters, offices and cultural events, and is becoming an increasingly popular destination for travelers from across the country," said Mounssif Slaoui, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady. "DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady answers our area’s growing need for a sophisticated, full service hotel that can accommodate the rising number of visitors we are seeing each year."
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady is conveniently located near local attractions such as the Schenectady Museum, Rotterdam Mall, SUNY, Excelsior College and Saratoga Springs. Guests can also explore Central Park, the highest spot in the city, catch a movie at the Bow Tie Cinema, experience a Broadway play at Proctor Theater or take a short drive to New York’s capital in Albany, while those traveling for business will enjoy convenient access to a number of corporate offices like General Electric, Siemens, MVP, DSM, Ellis Hospital and Transfinder.
