Doubletree hotel has a long history. The first hotel of the company was launched in 1969 near the Scottsdale Fashion square in Scottsdale, Arizona. At present, the Scottsdale Days Inn occupies this area. Since the land is leased from the mall and the lease contract agreement expires in 2009, the old hotel will probably be demolished to give way for another construction.
When the lease expires. It's really quite sad considering the colorful history of this old hotel. However, the good news is that the second hotel of the company which started operating in Tucson, Arizona in 1974 is still very much alive and will most likely stay in operations for a long time. While this second oldest hotel still stands, we will still be able to enjoy the old grandeur of the old doubletree hotel.
Like most other chains of hotels, the doubletree hotel survived mergers and changes in management. In 1994, the doubletree corporation was formed following the merger of the company with then Guest Quarters Suits Hotels. In 1997, Doubletree Corporation merged with Promus Hotel Corporation. Unfortunately, the partnership was not really so fruitful and Promus Hotel Corporation eventually sold its properties to Hilton Hotels Corporation in December 1999. At present, the hotel chain is owned and run by the Hilton Hotels Corporation.
