Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Hangzhou, China's Hub for Technology and Innovation

Stunning High-Rise Offers Guests Unparalleled Views,Sleek Design and Unique Artwork

Conrad Hangzhou to Provide a Variety of Exceptional Dining Experiences including the Tallest Restaurant in the City

HANGZHOU,China and MCLEAN,Va.,March 8,2019 -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Conrad Hangzhou,a 50-story,324-room state-of-the-art hotel that provides easy access to the city's downtown recreational and cultural attractions. With Li'Anrestaurant sitting on the 50th floor,Conrad Hangzhou features the tallest restaurant in Hangzhou and provides unparalleled views over the fast-developing high-tech city. As part of the Raffles City Hangzhou complex,the hotel is set to serve business and leisure travelers with a best-in-class experience in a world of style.

Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Hangzhou,China’s Hub for Technology and Innovation

"We are thrilled to present Conrad Hangzhou as the optimal choice for travelers as we support Hangzhou's rapidly growing industries,and fulfill demand for business destinations," said Qian Jin,area president for Greater China and Mongolia,Hilton. "The opening of this property demonstrates our commitment to growing our presence across China with a well-rounded luxury portfolio. Conrad Hangzhou will consistently deliver intuitive service and inspired experiences to elevate the journeys of discerning global travelers."

Conrad Hangzhou enjoys a unique location in the emerging Qianjiang New Town Central Business District. The hotel is within easy walking distance to government offices,major corporate offices and shopping malls. It is just 100 meters from Jiangjin station for a quick link to the Hangzhou East Railway Station,an important transportation hub in Hangzhou,and 20 kilometers from the Hangzhou Xiaoshan International airport.

"Reflective of the brand's modern,stylish and dynamic luxury ethos,Conrad Hangzhou is ideal for travelers that seek an unrivaled retreat underscored by superior service and hospitality," said Martin Rinck,executive vice president and global head,Luxury and Lifestyle Group,Hilton. "The hotel's proximity to the Central Business District as well as multipledining,shopping and entertainment venues make Conrad Hangzhou a natural choice for business and leisure travelers alike."

Designed by renowned Dutch Architect UN Studio,the hotel features two distinct towers,each soaring 50 stories high – an iconic structure and landmark that has helped shape the landscape of the city. The stunning curvature of the exterior is inspired by Hangzhou's tidal bore,a world-renown natural phenomenon of rapid rising tides that occurs once a year.

Guests will find sleek interiors and unique artwork at every turn. The hotel design,inspired by "Lunar Corona," was conceptualized drawing inspirations from the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site,West Lake,a historic,garden style park. The "Lunar Corona" theme is brought to life with warm and spacious décor featured throughout hotel's lobbies,lounges and guestrooms. The banquet spaces are designed to reflect a shimmering sunset over the lake,while the meeting area reflects mountains on the water,all expressing a peaceful environment for both business and leisure.

EXCEPTIONAL DINING

Conrad Hangzhou offers exceptional dining experiences through its threerestaurants and lobby lounge featuringinspired settings,diverse menus and panoramic views of the city. Traditional meets modern at Li'An restaurant,the tallest restaurant in Hangzhou that sits on 50th floor of the hotel,serving Chinese delicacies in a distinctive setting. Inspired by the weeping willows of the West Lake,Blue Willow is an upscale all-day brasserie with live stations,a selection of pastries and elegant buffets. Uka is the hotel's destination restaurant,providing guests a sensory food journey with its bar,sushi bar and Teppanyaki station,while also inviting them to a modern space to socialize,escape and celebrate. Luxurious tea lounge by day and elegant bar by night,JIN offers guests a place to relax and reenergize throughout the day.

SOPHISTICATED AMENITIES

Conrad Hangzhou offers a sophisticated destination with 324 Digital Key-enabled guestrooms,including 25 suites,with panoramic views overlooking Qiantang River and the iconic West Lake. Guests have a variety of wellness options,including a 24-hour fitness center with Life Fitness®equipment and free weights,heated indoor pool and whirlpool,a spafeaturing seventreatment roomsand two couplesrooms and luxurious spa products including Valmont from Switzerland and American brand,June Jacobs.

MODERN SPACES & SMART MEETINGS

Featuring a total of 1,604 square meters of meeting space,Conrad Hangzhou is an ideal venue for weddings,business meetings and other social gatherings. The stunning pillar-less Grand Ballroom,measuring 800 square meters,can accommodate up to 650 guests in a theatre setting. The eight flexible meeting rooms are equipped with advanced audio-visual and technical facilities,and beautiful views over the bustling city.

Conrad Hangzhouis also part of Hilton Honors,the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's17 world-class 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.

To celebrate the hotel's opening,Hilton Honors members will earn an additional 1,000 Points per night- up to a maximum of 3,000Hilton Honors Points- for bookings from February to June 2019,when booking directly with Hilton.

Conrad Hangzhouis located at 228 Xinye Road,Jianggan District,Hangzhou,Zhejiang Province,China,just 20 kilometersfrom Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.

For more information,or to make a reservation,travelers may visit www.conradhangzhou.conradhotels.comor call +86 571 56966666. The property is owned by CapitaLand Groupand managed by Hilton.

About Conrad Hotels & Resorts

Spanning more than five continents with nearly 35 properties,Conrad Hotels & Resorts has created a seamless connection between contemporary design,leading innovation and curated art to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit of the globally connected traveler. Guests can manage their stay through the Conrad Concierge service in the Hilton Honors mobile app,getting access to pre-check-in and room selection,to ordering in-room dining and mobile checkout all from their own mobile device. Conrad is part of Hilton,a leading global hospitality company. Connect with Conrad by booking at www.conradhotels.com or through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn more about the brand by visitingnewsroom.hilton.com/conradhotels,and follow us on Facebook,Instagram,and Twitter.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 17 world-class brands comprising more than 5,600 properties with nearly 913,000 rooms,in 113 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,more than 85 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,Twitter,LinkedIn,InstagramandYouTube.

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