Who owns DoubleTree?
DoubleTree is owned by Hilton (the United States, NYSE: HLT), which has owned the brand since 30 November 1999.[1] DoubleTree was founded in 1969 in the United States and was independent until 1999.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1969–1999)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1969
- Category
- Travel & hospitality › Hotels › Upscale hotels
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: HLT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About DoubleTree
DoubleTree gives every arriving guest a warm chocolate chip cookie, a practice running since the 1980s that accounts for tens of millions of cookies a year and is the single thing most people can name about the brand. Hilton acquired the chain in 1999 through its purchase of Promus, which also brought Hampton and Embassy Suites into the group in a single transaction.
Ownership timeline of DoubleTree
Where DoubleTree sits in Hilton
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of DoubleTree?
The parent company of DoubleTree is Hilton, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is DoubleTree American?
Yes. DoubleTree originated in the United States in 1969 and its owner, Hilton, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Hilton owned DoubleTree?
Hilton has owned DoubleTree since 30 November 1999.
Who owned DoubleTree before Hilton?
DoubleTree was an independent company from its founding in 1969 until Hilton acquired it in 1999.
Is DoubleTree still owned by Hilton?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, DoubleTree is still owned by Hilton. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-11 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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