Hilton Worldwide has signed two franchise agreements for Doubletree by Hilton in Warsaw and Lodz, both in Poland.

The Doubletree by Hilton Warsaw Conference Centre and Spa will be operated by Polaris Hospitality Enterprises and is expected to open in Q2 2012. The Doubletree by Hilton Lodz will be operated by Film Hotel and is expected to open in Q4 2012. The move marks Doubletree by Hilton's entry into the Polish market and will provide business travellers with some of the most extensive hotel conference venues in the country. The Lodz property will offer 1,000sq m (10,764sq ft) of dedicated meeting space, while more than 3,000sq m (32,292sq ft) will be available at the Warsaw site.

In addition, the 347-room Doubletree by Hilton Warsaw will offer two restaurants, two bars and a spa, while the Doubletree by Hilton Lodz will have 200 guestrooms, a restaurant, two bars and a spa.