Doubletree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn opens

AKRON, Ohio --

has announced the opening of the 91-room

. Conveniently located just a few minutes west of downtown Akron and 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland, this newest Ohio Doubletree is situated in the suburban community of Fairlawn, adjacent to the Summit Mall shopping and entertainment district.

The Doubletree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn (formerly a Four Points by Sheraton) is operated by PAC Associates, Inc., under a franchise agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide and managed by RDA Hotel Management Company.

More than $1 million in hotel refurbishments have led to stylish upgrades in the hotel’s newly renovated lobby and the hotel’s 91 guest rooms. Along with complimentary, in-room wireless high-speed Internet access, other residential style guestroom features include the brand’s signature Sweet Dreams by Doubletree bedding package with high-count linens and plush pillows, 32” flat screen TVs, MP3 compatible stereo clock radios, Wolfgang Puck gourmet coffee service and Neutrogena® bath and body products.

For guests who want to keep their workout program on track while traveling, a state-of-the-art fitness facility equipped with the latest in cardio and weight training equipment by Precor® Fitness is available. An indoor, heated swimming pool and attractive outdoor, brick-laid patio with comfortable seating are other refreshing ways to relax at the Doubletree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn.

With more than 6,000 square feet of event space, the Doubletree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn offers the spacious, 3,000 sq. ft. Aspen Ballroom, which can accommodate social receptions for more than 250 guests with ease. An array of additional small-to-medium-sized meeting rooms also is equipped with exceptional presentation and communications technology for corporate training sessions and business meetings. Combined with a professional conference services team and a 24-hour self-service Business Center, the Doubletree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn can customize many events and meetings with superior service and value.

There is no shortage of great dining in the Fairlawn area, but guests can enjoy the convenience of hotel dining at the Doubletree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn without giving up quality and ambiance. The Doubletree Breakfast buffet helps guests start the day right with an extensive array of hot, cold and cooked-to-order selections. The lively Café Bricco serves up freshly prepared American classics for lunch and dinner daily. Friends or associates may decide to reconnect at the end of the day at the hotel lounge which features a wide selection of beer, wine and signature cocktails.