Originally Posted by craz

a few things, many years ago Hilton purchased another chain (forget the name) which consisted of DT,ES and Hampton Inn. I take it they felt to keep those who stayed with those hotels Hil figured its best to keep each brand rather than confuse people by getting rid of a brand and also maybe some customers

Also a few years ago Hilton decided every "Hilton' had to have a lounge, those who for whatever reason werent willing to go along were switched to being a DT. Ive stayed at tons of DTs (Stateside) cant remember any of them having a lounge

I think the same can be said for Marriott vs Renaissance or Sheraton vs Westin. In Hiltons case I think they see Hilton as a step above DT