Hilton Worldwide has expanded its DoubleTree by Hilton brand portfolio with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Malatya in Turkey.

Located in Malatya’s central business district and around 17 miles from Malatya Airport, the new hotel is close to Malatya Park Shopping Mall and historical and cultural attractions including Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Aslantepe Ruins and Malatya Castle.

The 202-room, 18-storey hotel is designed for both business and leisure guests.

Amenities offered by DoubleTree by Hilton Malatya include a spa, health club including 24hr fitness centre, two massage rooms, steam room, sauna, Turkish bath, sun terrace and indoor pool.

Dining options at the hotel include The Meliddu Restaurant and the Teras Bar & Grill.

"We feel that DoubleTree by Hilton Malatya encapsulates the contrast of antiquity and modernity in this flourishing location."

The hotel also offers space for meetings and events including board-room style meeting rooms on the 18th floor and a flexible 8,880ft² ballroom for major events.

Additionally, it features a 24hr business centre and a spacious lounge area.

DoubleTree by Hilton global head John Greenleaf said, "DoubleTree by Hilton Malatya is an ideal addition to our portfolio and we look forward to providing our signature services and special comforts that our guests have come to expect when they stay at any of our more than 370 locations worldwide."

DoubleTree by Hilton Malatya general manager Haluk Bilgili said, "With the range of outstanding business and leisure facilities in the centre of this ancient city, we feel that DoubleTree by Hilton Malatya encapsulates the contrast of antiquity and modernity in this flourishing location."