In Johnson City for a few days, I decided to stay at the Doubletree. I will say that I always stay at Hilton properties unless (1) there is not one, (2) rooms are not available and/or (3) my wife elects we stay somewhere else.
Nothing special about this place. Renovation (mentioned in other posts) is probably nearing conclusion. The exec floor is finished, and the rooms are nice. Never understood why Doubletree (and other hotels) don't put better TVs on the exec floor.
Checkin was fine. Cookie was nice and hot. As a HHonors gold, I was given a free upgrade. Not enough parking though. When it's crowded, it's crowded.
Exec lounge at night was ... decent. One hot appetizer, which wasn't very good. Same cold veggies and fruit as other hotels. Overpriced, bad wine. At least they have a nice TV hung on the wall.
Exec lounge breakfast was pretty lackluster. 2 flavors of bagels, old-looking fruit, cereal, and what appeared to be the Hampton Inn Southwestern eggs. Oh, and they were out of bowls, so I guess the cereal boxes were for decoration only.
Housekeeping was fine. Free newspaper provided. Not in the best area (off the mall). I can't complain about anything, but if the hotel was situated in a city with another Hilton Property (other than HI), I would try the other.
Recommended but don't expect much.