DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale)
Scottsdale, United States
Built 1969
DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale) in Scottsdale was built in 1969; no completed renovation is yet on record. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 1.5/10.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Scottsdale, United States
Timeline
1969
First DoubleTree Inn opens in Scottsdale, Arizona
1989
Kitchell begins franchising the DoubleTree brand
1999
DoubleTree merges with Hilton
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Facts
Built
Sourced1969
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
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“Ten years later, Kitchell merged with Hilton, growing the brand to its current state.”
“The owner, Samuel Kitchell, opted to begin franchising in 1989, and this move caught the eye of Hilton Hotels.”
“In 1969, Sam Kitchell opened the first DoubleTree hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona.”
“In 1969, Kitchell developed and built the very first DoubleTree Inn next to Scottsdale Fashion Square.”
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When was DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale) built?+
DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale) (Scottsdale, United States) was built in 1969.
How old is DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale)?+
DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale) is 57 years old — it was built in 1969. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
Has DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale) been renovated recently?+
We have not yet found a sourced completed renovation year for DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale).
What is the Chrono Score of DoubleTree (original DoubleTree Inn, Scottsdale)?+
Its Chrono Score is 1.5/10 (Tired) — a pure freshness metric.