Hilton Debuts in Downtown Taipei with DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Zhongshan

TAIPEI,and MCLEAN,Va.,Dec. 29,2018 -- Hilton(NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Zhongshanon Dec. 28,2018. This 14-storey,106-room hotel is the latest addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton global portfolio,one of Hilton's 15 market-leading brands. Located in the heart of downtown Taipei,the hotel offers convenient access to entertainment,shopping and transportation,making it the perfect base to explore Taipei's many cultural and entertainment offerings. DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Zhongshan is owned by Jiu-Yu Property Group and managed by Hilton.

"Two months since Hilton made a landmark return to the Taiwan market with the opening of Hilton Taipei Sinban,the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Zhongshan demonstrates our commitment to our growth in the market," said Qian Jin,area president,Greater China and Mongolia,Hilton. "We look forward to delighting our guests with exceptional experiences and warm hospitality as we expand Hilton's portfolio in the Taiwan market."

Situated in the heart of downtown Taipei,the hotel is located near financial and business districts,as well as Taipei's best entertainment and shopping offerings,making it a preferred choice for leisure travel,business conventions and special events.The Zhongshan MRT train station is only 350 meters away,providing fast access to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Songshan International Airport. Guests can also enjoy exploring some of Taiwan's finest cultural and nature sites nearby,such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and Linsen Park.

"We are thrilled with the tremendous growth DoubleTree by Hilton continues to experience in the Asia Pacific region,with almost half of our 200 hotels in the pipeline serving this area of the world," said Shawn McAteer,senior vice president and global head,DoubleTree by Hilton. "We are proud to bring the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel to downtown Taipei,where guests will be able to experience our convenient and personalized service,all starting with our signature,warm DoubleTree Cookie welcome."

Guests are also welcomed to the modern hotel by a contemporary glass façade and elegant interiors. The unique wood fossil artwork in the lobby adds a warm ambiance to hotel's comfortable,stylish spaces.

Additional hotel features and amenities include:

DINING

Guests can indulge in a range of dining experiences at Alley, an all-day dining restaurant offering a fusion of cuisine inspired by Taiwan's renowned culinary culture,with signature dishes from the region such as beef noodles.For a relaxing experience in the lobby lounge, La Salle is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and light bite with friends or colleagues after a long day or before a night out in the city.

AMENITIES

Each of the hotel's 106well-appointed guest rooms,including 11 suites,are equipped with signature DoubleTree by Hilton amenities,such as comfortable DoubleTree Sweet Dreams® Sleep Experience bedding,a 49-inch HDTV,Nespresso machine,separate bathtub and shower,and high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy city views and fresh air in selectrooms with outdoor balconies.

For exercise or relaxation,guests have access to a 24-hour rooftop fitness center with training equipment and free weights. Business travelers also have access to the hotel's meetings space,a 68-square meter space with room for up to 45 people,complete with audio-visual equipment and an outdoor area for breakout sessions.

DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Zhongshan is also part of Hilton Honors,the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 15 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits,including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay,an exclusive member discount,free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app.

To celebrate the hotel's opening,Hilton Honors members will earn an additional 1,000 Points per night for bookings from January 10 to July 31,2019,when booking directly with Hilton.

DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Zhongshan is located at 123,Sec. 1,Zhongshan N. Rd Zhongshan Dist.,Taipei,33 kilometers from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

For more information,or to make a reservation,travelers may visit DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Zhongshan or call +886-2-6619-9999. For news on DoubleTree by Hilton,visit newsroom.hilton.com/doubletree.

About DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hiltonis a fast-growing,globalportfolioof more than 540 upscale hotels with more than 127,000 rooms across six continents. DoubleTree by Hilton prides itself on paying attention to the little details that have a big impact,fromwelcoming guests with its signature warm DoubleTree Cookie,to serving the communities around them.DoubleTree by Hilton hotels offer contemporary accommodations and full-service facilities,including restaurants and lounges,room service,health clubs,business centers,and meeting and banquet spaces.Hilton Honorsmembers who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. To make reservations,travelers may visitdoubletree.com. Connect withDoubleTree by Hilton onFacebook,Twitter,andInstagram.Learn about the latest brand news atnewsroom.hilton.com/doubletree.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 15 world-class brands comprising more than 5,500 properties with nearly 895,000 rooms,in 109 countries and territories.Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world's most hospitable company,Hilton earned a spot on the 2018 world's best workplaces list,and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its nearly 100 year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program,Hilton Honors,nearly 82 million members who book directly with Hilton have access to instant benefits,including digital check-in with room selection,Digital Key,and Connected Room.Visitnewsroom.hilton.comfor more information,and connect with Hilton onFacebook,LinkedIn,InstagramandYouTube.