LANGFANG, Hebei Province, China – (5 December, 2011) – DoubleTree by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property in Langfang, China.  Located between Beijing and Tianjin, the DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang is a five-minute drive to Langfang Station with high-speed train connections to several major Chinese cities. The newly built, upscale, full-service hotel offers 295 comfortable guest rooms and suites and is the first internationally branded, upscale hotel in the city of Langfang.

Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “The DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang is the eighth hotel opening for the brand in China, and a testament to the strong demand and increasing affinity for international, upscale, full-service brands in the country. It is indeed an exciting time for the DoubleTree by Hilton brand with a development pipeline that will see more than 30 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels and resorts opening in key city centres and leisure destinations across China during the next few years.”

The hotel is owned by The Wanda Group and managed by Hilton Worldwide.  DoubleTree by Hilton currently welcomes travellers at more than 270 locations across 22 countries, as well as the following locations in China: Beijing, Huaqiao-Kunshan, Qingdao-Chengyang, Sanya-Haitang Bay, Wuxi, Wuxi-Lingshan and most recently Chongqing North.

“DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang expands upscale accommodations in the region and is another milestone in Hilton Worldwide's growth strategy for China. Within the local community, we expect that the new property will also make its mark two-fold by offering new meeting space and dining options, as well as opening up exciting new opportunities for those with an interest in the hospitality industry,” said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.

Situated in the heart of downtown Langfang, DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang is located in the Wanda Plaza retail, entertainment and commercial complex and convenient to Langfang Economic Development Zone, Langfang International Conference Centre, University Town and government offices. Guests to the DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang will benefit from the characteristic qualities found at DoubleTree by Hilton locations around the world, including the warm welcome of the brand’s legendary chocolate chip cookie presented to every guest at check-in; an array of upscale amenities and guest services; the rewards of the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty programme; and a unique and caring team member commitment to the local community.

The 295 guest rooms, including 21 suites, feature a mix of contemporary style and luxurious comfort. Starting at 40 square meters, guest rooms are spacious and luxuriously appointed with a 42-inch LCD television with cable stations; personalized voicemail; a spacious work desk; wired and wireless high-speed internet access. Marble bathrooms offer separate bathtubs and rain showers with luxury bath and body products. Guests can also opt to unwind in the indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, or work out in the high-tech gym equipped with cardiovascular and weight-training equipment and an aerobic studio.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang features extensive meeting and banquet facilities with 1,600 square meters of meeting and banquet space. The spectacular Grand Ballroom with a more than eight-metre high ceiling has a pillar-less space of 1,100 square meters that can accommodate 1,000 people in style. In addition, there are five function rooms and a boardroom, all designed to offer maximum flexibility for event planners.

Six signature restaurants and lounges provide a variety of dining and entertainment options at the DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang.  The China Club serves regional Chinese cuisine plus fine teas and Chinese liquors in an elegant main dining room, and seven private dining rooms. Red offers exclusive Chinese fine dining highlighting premier Cantonese. Impeccable service and tableside cooking make for a memorable experience in the main dining room or one of three private dining rooms. Senses serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, the best international buffet, and a la carte selections that span Chinese and contemporary Western cuisines. The Library is the wine and cigar lounge offering a sophisticated menu of global wines, premium spirits, classic cocktails and Cuban cigars. The contemporary “Chinese” teahouse Lin Lounge offers an array of teas, coffees, fresh juices, homemade cakes and pastries. JAM (Just Ask Me) located in the hotel lobby is the takeaway deli offering cakes, gourmet breads, chocolates and other culinary gifts.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang is located in Block A, Wanda Plaza, No.50 Xinhua Road, Guangyang District.  For more information or reservation, please contact +86 316 555 9999 or visit langfang.doubletreebyhilton.com or doubletree.com.cn/langfang.

About DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels
With a fast-growing global collection of contemporary, upscale hotels in more than 270 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across five 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 programme, 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 traveller feel human again.

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About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include 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 the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors™. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwide.com/media.