SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN, China and MCLEAN, Va., July 6, 2017 — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Hilton Garden Inn today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La, the first Hilton and third internationally-branded hotel in Shangri-La, Yunnan Province.

"The opening of Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La, our 13th Hilton Garden Inn in China, enriches Hilton's portfolio, enabling us to address the growing demand in the city's mid-market segment," said Qian Jin, area president, operations, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton. "We are committed to meeting the evolving needs of our guests, providing them with more choice through a pipeline of over 270 hotels."

Located at Shangri-La's city center, the Tibetan-styled Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La is within seven kilometers of Diqing Shangri-La Airport and two kilometers of Shangri-La Coach Station. It is also close to the 1,300-year-old Dekezong ancient town and the Gedan Songzanglin Monastery, often considered as the most important Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan.

"Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La offers upscale accommodations and all the modern amenities that today's busy travelers need and appreciate," said John Greenleaf, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. "At each and every one of our more than 700 Hilton Garden Inn hotels worldwide, we guarantee we'll do everything we can to ensure an exceptional experience for every guest. Guests of Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La can experience our service and hospitality, and are assured of a great stay."

The 233 spacious guest rooms and suites at Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La have comfortable bedding with hypoallergenic pillows, 43-inch HD TVs, as well as generous work surfaces and ergonomic chairs. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel and guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour gym and a self-service laundromat.

Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La has 187 square meters of flexible meeting and banquet space for business meetings and social gatherings. Meeting spaces are outfitted with the latest audiovisual equipment.

Dining options include The Garden Grille®, which offers a noodle bar, international buffets as well an extensive menu of Western, Sichuan, Yunnan, Cantonese and Tibetan cuisine. The hotel also features the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry, which offers grab-and-go items, and a Lobby Lounge, where soft drinks and snacks can be purchased.

Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La participates in Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest-loyalty that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay, without any blackout dates on reward stays. To celebrate the hotel's opening, Hilton Honors members will receive 1,000 points per night. Honors members will always receive the lowest price guaranteed, along with Honors Points, free Wi-Fi, digital check-in privileges and booking fee waivers only when their stays are booked directly through Hilton. The program now also offers members greater flexibility — members can now pool points with friends and family, or combine points and money to make redemptions.

Owned by Diqing Shili Industrial Development Co., Ltd., Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La located at No.144, Changzheng Road, Shangri-La, Yunnan, P.R. China. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the hotel at +86 887 8222233

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