DoubleTree by Hilton has opened its first property in Coventry following a multi-million pound renovation of the Ricoh Arena hotel.
Located in the Ricoh Arena, home of Rugby club Wasps and Coventry City Football Club, Doubletree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena - Coventry offers 121 guest rooms, many boasting stadium views. The hotel's 121 rooms includes 50 queen rooms, 18 deluxe rooms and two king suites. “Sleek workspaces” and Wi-Fi are provided in every room for those wishing to work.
Doubletree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena - Coventry Queen room The hotel offers a range dining options - most notably the hotel restaurant, Faradays - and a brand new bar and brasserie, The Mill. Guests also have access to the hotel’s 24-hour complimentary fitness centre. John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton said, "DoubleTree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena provides visitors to Coventry and the surrounding area with the welcoming comforts and hospitality common to all DoubleTree by Hilton hotels, starting with the presentation of a warm, chocolate chip cookie at check-in, a symbol of the 'little things' that make a stay with us so memorable. Situated in a multi-purpose sports stadium, the hotel is truly unique and will be a great addition to our growing portfolio in the UK."
Doubletree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena - Coventry Deluxe room The complete Ricoh Arena complex provides 80 meeting rooms that can accommodate seven to 7,000 people, including a 6,000 square metre conference and exhibition hall. Only 20km from Birmingham Airport, the hotel is well situated to attract both business and leisure travellers - especially those who have booked tickets for a sporting event or concert at the arena. Richard Marsh, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena - Coventry said, "The Ricoh Arena attracts a huge number of people to its wide range of events - sport, business and entertainment - and the DoubleTree by Hilton here will be perfectly suited to serve the needs of that growing audience.
Ricoh Arena - Coventry "In addition to Wasps rugby match days, we are also superbly placed for a range of leisure attractions including Cadbury World, Warwick Castle and Stratford Upon Avon and we hope to be able to bring more people to the region to savour what it has to offer, or persuade them to stay longer in the area." DoubleTree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena - Coventry participates in the Hilton HHonours loyalty program.