DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes

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DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, located within stadium:mk the home of MK Dons Football Club, is delighted to announce the opening of an additional 49 bedrooms, bringing the total room count for the hotel to 176. The new bedrooms include four outstanding family bedrooms plus one stylish suite.Family rooms offer privacy and space for adults and children alike, with two separate bedrooms – one fitted with a king-size bed and the other with two singles – each with its own Smart TV. The bedrooms are connected by a short hallway, ensuring that grown-ups are within easy-reach of their children.

The suite is furnished to a high specification. The bathroom features Jack and Jill sinks, a built in TV which can be enjoyed from the comfort of a Whirlpool bath. There is a stylish living area with a sofa bed and 42’’ SMART TV, convenient dressing area and separate sleeping area with its own 42’’ TV. Guests may also enjoy the acoustics of the Bose sound system.

The hotel’s future plans include the opening of The Terrace Bar, which is super-stylish inside and out. The Terrace Bar will specialise in international beers, fine wines and Champagnes, while the menu will feature simple and honest food. Guests can enjoy music, courtesy of the bar’s baby grand piano, whilst sipping their favourite tipple or indulge in a spot of al fresco dining on the terrace.

In addition, future plans for DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes include a 360 degree wrap of bedrooms around all four stands at stadium:mk, in a move that will eventually bring the total number of bedrooms to more than 300. The hotel will also be expanding pitchside restaurant and bar with its fabulous daytime views over the stadium and the hotel gym will be relocating and doubling in size.

When it comes to events, DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes is in a league of its own. With over 2,400 metres² of event space, built into the impressive stadium:mk, there are 17 meeting and event spaces, the largest of which can accommodate up to 1,000 delegates for a conference or 700 guests for a dinner. For larger events , the connected arena : stadiummk due to open Summer 2014 boasts a further 3,420m2 of multi-use space over three floors, in addition to that is the option to hire the pitch (closed football season only) and 30,700 seater stadium:mk.

Nielsen Stead, general manager for DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes said “Since the hotel opened in September 2009 we have seen a huge increase in demand for bed nights in Milton Keynes. These additional rooms will allow us to better support our already successful conference and event business and drive awareness of the soon to open arena: stadiummk and of Milton Keynes as a primary destination for event organisers. We look forward to welcoming even more guests”

Daniel Fountain / 30.05.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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