NEW BERN, N.C.
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of a newly renovated, upscale full-service hotel in New Bern, N.C. following damage to the hotel caused by Hurricane Irene in August 2011. The complete hotel-wide property update means the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront is one of the freshest hotel destinations on the North Carolina coast.
The 171-room DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront is just seven minutes from the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN), formerly Craven County Airport. Situated in New Bern, North Carolina, a, the hotel is located in the heart of the Downtown Historic District, within convenient walking distance to the area's premier shops, restaurants, and leisure attractions, including Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens, Union Point Park, the Civic Theatre and historic landmarks. Guests even can enjoy a trolley ride directly from the hotel to downtown New Bern. Nearby attractions within driving distance include the Cherry Point Marine Air Station, Came Le Juene Air Station, Beaufort and Atlantic Beach.
Formerly a Hilton Hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront is celebrating its new affiliation and transformation with a variety of contemporary and comprehensive product, service and design enhancements, both inside and outside the property, featuring newly redesigned guestrooms, suites, a fitness room, dining outlets, landscaping and public spaces.
The newly appointed guest rooms and suites at the DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront are intended to be reminiscent of historical, grand Southern-style Inns, reflecting an old-world charm while featuring modern comforts and conveniences suited to today's travelers. In-room amenities include complimentary wireless, high-speed internet access; spacious work desks with ergonomic chairs; 37-inch, high-definition, LCD TVs; MP3-compatible alarm clocks; plush bedding and combed cotton linens; Wolfgang Puck in-room gourmet coffee and tea service; and Crabtree & Evelyn Citron bath and body products. Suites in the DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront offers a separate sitting area with a sofa bed and 42-inch high-definition, LCD TVs and a 32-inch high-definition, LCD TVs in the bedrooms.
The DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront features 14,000 square feet of flexible conference space for business meetings, banquets and elegant social events, including the 4,160 sq. ft. ballroom, which can accommodate up to 350 guests, reception-style. The hotel offers a newly designed 24-hour self-service business center and complimentary printing service that includes print-from-your room convenience. For guests who wish to keep up with their workout program while traveling, the DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront will offer a newly redesigned 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness facility.
