Hilton Worldwide has opened its first DoubleTree by Hilton property in Thailand in the resort of Phuket.

Located on the west coast of Surin Beach Island, the hotel features 250 rooms with more than 80 suites.

Dining facilities on offer include Asia Alive, an all-dining restaurant; The Boardwalk, a pool bar and a food retail outlet, The Food Store.

Other facilities include four meeting rooms as well as a business centre, fitness club, outdoor lagoon-style pools, water slides and a children's club.

Martin Rinck, president of Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, said: "Thailand is a key focus market for us due to its enormous potential for growth.

"As we continue to expand our footprint here, the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton - Surin Beach marks the entry of one of our fastest growing brands, DoubleTree by Hilton, into Thailand."