305-key DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou Opens in the Guangdong Province in China

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. December 31, 2013

GUANGZHOU, China - December 31, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou in Guangdong province. Strategically situated in the heart of the central business district of Yuexiu, the hotel features 305 spacious, stylishly furnished guestrooms, including 25 suites, five uniquely-designed restaurants and seven multi-function meeting rooms. The hotel is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Guangzhou Tiancheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

Conveniently situated on Dongfeng Road, one of the city's main east-to-west roads, DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou is within walking distance of two metro stations. Just 31 kilometers from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, the hotel is a perfect destination for both business and leisure travelers seeking easy access to a range of historic and cultural tourist attractions including Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, and the busy shopping complex on Beijing Road.

"We're pleased to introduce the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Guangzhou, the cultural and economic center of southern China," said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "We look forward to delivering our globally-recognized service culture to guests arriving from both inside and outside of China, starting with the iconic warm chocolate chip cookie welcome presented to each guest upon arrival and extending through every aspect of their stay."

With more than 1,100 square meters of flexible meeting and banquet space, including seven meeting rooms and first-class catering and event planning teams, the hotel is an ideal destination for hosting corporate functions as well as private social events and celebrations. The 430-square meter Yuexiu Ballroom can cater to up to 400 guests. An outdoor terrace pool deck, which can accommodate 80 guests, is a spectacular location for an outdoor barbeque or cocktail reception. A dedicated banquet and conference service team are on hand to handle every detail.

Five signature restaurants and lounges provide a variety of dining and entertainment options at DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou. Canton, the hotel's casual and inviting lobby lounge, offers a comfortable retreat for informal meetings and relaxation to indulge in a variety of teas by day or cocktails at night. For fun and friendly all-day dining, OPEN bistro features interactive chef stations serving a wide selection of Asian cuisines, Western grill items and fresh seafood. NoDu, an acronym for tasty noodles and dumplings available by the bowl, recreates the famous street food commonly found across Asia. At the end of a busy day, guests can unwind with coffee and a welcoming ambience in Barista, while guests in a hurry can find muffins, pastries, biscuits, cupcakes and more at Grab & Go.

"Guangzhou is the economic center of southern China and is experiencing rapid economic development," said Bruce McKenzie, senior vice president of Operations, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton Worldwide. "This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hilton Worldwide's presence in mainland China, and this hotel reinforces our continued commitment to the market and the growing success of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand throughout China."

Guests will also enjoy DoubleTree by Hilton brand exclusives, including an assortment of gourmet in-room tea and coffee offerings, a refreshing array of CITRON body care products by Crabtree & Evelyn and an industry-recognized service culture built around the idea of CARE, which stands for Create a Rewarding Experience, for guests, team members and the community. All rooms come with signature DoubleTree by Hilton Sweet DreamsTM beds, 40-inch flat-screen TV and bathroom TV, MP3 alarm clock, desk with access to high-speed broadband and Wi-Fi, laptop-size safe, minibar and luxurious bathrooms with rain showers and separate bathtubs. Guests on executive floors can indulge with espresso coffee machines.

DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou boasts upscale fitness and health facilities, including a 24-hour fitness center featuring world renowned Precor® equipment, as well as an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The Spa, which includes 11 treatment rooms, offers a full range of relaxation offerings to rejuvenate the body and soul.

DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou is located at No. 391 Dongfeng Road, YuexiuDistrict, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. For more information, or to make reservations, visit www.doubletree.com or call +86 20 2833 2888.

Media can access additional information about DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou at www.doubletree.com.cn/guangzhou. Find more news about DoubleTree by Hilton hotel openings at http://news.doubletree.com.

About Hilton Worldwide's 25th Anniversary in China

Hilton Worldwide is celebrating its 25th anniversary in China, marking a new milestone in Hilton Worldwide's legacy of providing Chinese guests with excellent hospitality services. In 1988, Hilton Worldwide became one of the first international hotel brands to enter China and has since grown with China's consumers by constantly innovating to win their hearts at home and abroad. Since its entry into China, Hilton Worldwide has been registering strong growth in the Chinese market by expanding its presence from over 30 operating hotels today to more than 150 properties over the next few years. Hilton Worldwide is also accelerating its expansion in the market with more than 120 projects in the pipeline under the Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brands. Over the past 25 years, Hilton Worldwide has launched meaningful initiatives tailored for Chinese tastes, including the Huanying program and Hilton HHonors program, and in 2011 Hilton Worldwide became the first multinational hotel company to sponsor the Chinese Olympic Committee. Hilton Worldwide is launching a series of campaigns and promotional activities to commemorate the event.

About DoubleTree By Hilton

With a fast-growing, global collection of more than 360 upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents, every little thing we do at DoubleTree by Hilton inspires us to create a rewarding experience for our hotel guests, our team members and the communities we proudly serve. Our hospitality begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie welcome upon arrival and continues with the award-winning Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, an array of fine services and amenities and our longstanding CARE Culture tradition that empowers more than 65,000 team members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again.

To make reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit our brand website at www.doubletree.com. Social media users may connect with us at www.facebook.com/doubletree, www.twitter.com/doubletree and www.youtube.com/doubletreehotels. For the latest news, story starters and fact sheets about our brand, reporters and bloggers may visit our DoubleTree by Hilton Global Media Center at www.doubletreebyhiltonglobalmediacenter.com.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with nearly 672,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors