First DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Xinglong Lakeside Opens in Wanning city, Hainan

The first Hilton property in Hainan to offer Digital Key

WANNING,China and MCLEAN,Va.,Sept. 25,2018 -- Hilton(NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Xinglong Lakeside. As the first DoubleTree Resort by Hilton hotel in Wanning city,Hainan province,the modern contemporary resort prides itself as a diverse food and beverage destination with extensive meeting and recreational facilities,making it a great getaway for incentive groups,business and leisure travelers seeking relaxation and rejuvenation amidst nature. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Xinglong Lakeside is owned by Wanning Kaide Investment Co. Ltd.and managed by Hilton.

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Xinglong Lakeside

"Situated within Wanning city on the east coast of Hainan island,Xinglong county has carved out its place as the island's next hot destination,rich in Chinese cultural heritage and lush natural greenery," said Qian Jin,area president of Greater China and Mongolia,Hilton. "As we continue to grow our renowned portfolio in Hainan,we will work towards to bringing our best-in-class services to more guests from all over the world. The resort's opening also provides guests seeking peace and relaxation in Hainan with our upscale resort services and exceptional hospitality."

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Xinglong Lakeside is located ideally near the main expressway and high-speed train station,offering easy connectivity from both Haikou and Sanya airports. The resort is 7 kilometers away from the Wanning Capital Outlets,and surrounded by popular tourist attractions,such as the Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden,coffee bean farms and the Dongshan Mountain.

"We are proud to welcome the first DoubleTree by Hilton to Wanning city as a new addition to our fast-growing global portfolio of more than 535 upscale hotels," said Shawn McAteer,senior vice president and global head,DoubleTree by Hilton. "We welcome our guests with extensive recreational and meeting facilities,where they can relax and unwind while also enjoying first class service and amenities,beginning with our signature,warm cookie welcome."

Additional hotel features and amenities include:

DINING

The resort offers exceptional dining experiences that focus on locally-sourced food with a modern twist at the three restaurants and lobby lounge. Palate,an all-day dining restaurant,showcases the best of Western,Chinese and Pan-Asian cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a home-cooked Chinese meal at Jia,a traditional Chinese style restaurant with a private and cozy setting. Waterfront Grill serves international classics in a natural atmosphere with a hint of elegance and fun. The lobby bar,Kafe,is an ideal meeting place for business or pleasure,offering a variety of pastries and beverages including the resort's signature Coconut & Coffee DoubleTree Cookies.

AMENITIES

The hotel offers 296 Digital Key-enabled guest rooms,all of which enjoy expansive views of the surrounding lake and nearby tropical rainforest. Guests seeking exercise or relaxation have a variety of options,including: a 4,540 square meter outdoor and indoor swimming pool with sauna and steam rooms; a jogging path and a 24-hour fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength-training equipment; a full-service spa and three multi-purpose cinemas. The resort also accommodates the needs of families with two indoor kid's clubs,outdoor kid's playground and a family-friendly swimming pool.

MEETINGS & EVENTS

With 2,237 square meters indoor and outdoor meeting spaces,DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Xinglong Lakeside is the perfect venue for weddings,business conferences,meetings and social gatherings. The resort offers 10 fully-equipped function rooms,including a 1,000 square meter pillar-less grand ballroom that fills with natural light and can be divided into three independent conference rooms. The stunning Wanning Grand Ballroom also accommodates up to 850 guests.

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Xinglong Lakeside is part of Hilton Honors,the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 14 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly through the preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits,including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Hilton Honors Points and money to book a stay,free standard Wi-Fi and an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app,where Hilton Honors members can check-in,choose their room,and access their roomusing a Digital Key.

To celebrate the hotel's opening,Hilton Honors® members will earn 1,000 Bonus Points® per night on the best available rate for booking through March 28,2019,when booking directly with Hilton.

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan Xinglong Lakeside is located at No. 2 Xingmei Avenue,Xinglong Tourism District,Wanning City,Hainan Province,China,571533.

For more information or to make a reservation,travelers may visit http://hainanxinglonglakeside.doubletreebyhilton.com or call +86(898) 6226 6666.

About DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing,globalportfolioof more than 535 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 Honors members 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 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,400 properties with nearly 880,000 rooms,in 106 countries and territories.Hilton isdedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world's most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel,every guest,every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts,Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts,Conrad Hotels & Resorts,Canopy by Hilton,Curio Collection by Hilton,DoubleTree by Hilton,Tapestry Collection by Hilton,Embassy Suites by Hilton,Hilton Garden Inn,Hampton by Hilton,Tru by Hilton,Homewood Suites by Hilton,Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program,Hilton Honors.Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits,including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money,an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else,and free standard Wi-Fi.Visitnewsroom.hilton.comfor more information,and connect with Hilton onFacebook,LinkedIn,InstagramandYouTube.

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