Hilton’s expansion of its DoubleTree brand is continuing apace, with its Moscow Leningradsky-Riverside site slated to open in the second quarter of this year.

Steiner Spa Consulting is consulting on and licensing the Chavana Spa at the 270-bed hotel, which will be managed by Hilton Worldwide.

A variety of local and Balinese treatments will be on offer at the six treatment rooms, while a double treatment room will feature its own hot tub and steam shower. Other spa facilities include a pool, sauna, hammam, hot tub and relaxation area, with the hotel will also offering a fitness centre, restaurant, bar and meeting space.

A yacht club and marina is located next to the hotel, providing visitors with the option to travel by water to downtown Moscow, as well as to the Black and Baltic seas.

Jeff Matthews, co-president of Steiner Spa Consulting, says: “We are looking forward to opening our first Chavana Spa in Moscow, with the Hilton group and the opportunity to synergise both our brands to bring exceptional services to our guests.”

Last week Hilton launched a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton hotel in Bangalore, India. Global head of DoubleTree by Hilton, John Greenleaf, says this launch is “a significant milestone in our growth in India, a key strategic market for the brand.” The 172 rooms are a mix of one, two and three bedroom suites.

There are 360 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels, in gateway cities across six continents. The concept is to create a rewarding experience for hotel guests, which starts with a chocolate chip cookie on arrival.