APA Hotel, through its fully owned subsidiary APA Hotel USA, has announced the acquisition of the Hilton Seattle, Washington.  

Financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. 

The property, which will continue to be managed by Stonebridge Hospitality Management, is set to be rebranded immediately as Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA.  

This full-service hotel has 256 guest rooms, including executive rooms, catering to leisure, business, group, as well as international travellers. 

It also features amenities such as Redtrees Restaurant + Bar, 6,000ft^² of flexible function space, and a fitness centre.  

Among the plans for the property include a lobby refresh and updates to align with the brand standards of Coast Hotels by APA, are expected to be completed by 2025.  

Group CEO Isshi Motoya said: “In acquiring this property in Seattle, APA Hotel Co., Ltd, and APA Hotel USA, Inc. take its first monumental step into the vibrant hospitality landscape of the United States. This strategic move aligns with our vision for expansion and exponential growth across North America.  

“We are very excited to transform the property into the Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA, welcoming our new Ambassadors to the Coast Hotels brand and providing guests with the high-quality service and experience for which our brand is known. We also look forward to playing an active part in the continued resurgence of the downtown Seattle business community.” 

The company's international expansion began in 2015, with the acquisition of Coast Hotels Limited in 2016.  

Coast Hotels' portfolio now includes more than 40 owned, franchised, and managed properties.