[3][needs update] DoubleTree competes in the full service category, alongside sister chain Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

This is in contrast to brands like Marriott or Sheraton, prior to its acquisition, which rely on new construction to grow their footprint.

DoubleTree also provides lower cost options to improve properties, which help operators remain in the brand system.

On October 31, 2024, workers at the San Jose-based Doubletree, which underwent a three day strike in September 2024,[19] were able to get new labor contracts.

[20][21] From October to November 2024, workers at Doubletree's Seattle area Seatac and Boston-Cambridge locations would successfully wage strikes.