The first Hilton Worldwide hotel in Yantai, Shandong Province, has officially opened

Yantai’s First Hilton Hotel Offers Breathtaking Ocean Views

China Yantai & McLean, Virginia, May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) and Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the official opening of the Hilton Yantai Golden Coast, marking Hilton’s first entry into Yantai. The Hilton Yantai Golden Coast is invested by Shandong Dongyin Group and managed by Hilton Worldwide.

Grand Opening of the Hilton Yantai Golden Coast

Sean McDemott, Senior Vice President of Operations, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton Worldwide (Bruce McKenzie) said:“Hilton Worldwide is proud to include Yantai in our list of key destinations where we have established a strong business presence. The Hilton Yantai Golden Coast is a flagship hotel launched in an economically significant area with solid fundamentals and promising prospects.

The Hilton Yantai Golden Coast features 409 guest rooms and is located in Yantai Economic and Technological Development Zone. In addition to being adjacent to the cluster area of Fortune 500 companies, the hotel also overlooks the Golden Coast. Moreover, it is close to the harbor city shopping district and just 25 kilometers from Yantai Penglai International Airport. Guests of the Hilton Yantai Golden Coast can easily access well-known attractions including the 37° Dream Water Park, Changyu Castel Winery, Cishan Hot Springs, and Penglai Pavilion.

Sean Wooten, Vice President of Brand Management, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide (Sean Wooden) said:“Hilton Hotels & Resorts is ready to set the service standard for hospitality in Yantai. The Hilton Yantai Golden Coast combines world-class service, thoughtful design, and attentive facilities to ensure an unforgettable travel experience and to become a preferred choice for both domestic and international travelers.”

The spacious and stylish guest rooms at the Hilton Yantai Golden Coast are equipped with modern amenities, including 43-inch LED TVs. All rooms offer either full ocean views or views of the hotel’s well-kept courtyards. Guests staying in executive rooms can enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge, which offers complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening happy hour snacks.

The Hilton Yantai Golden Coast features 12 multifunctional meeting rooms and 2 ocean-view banquet halls, providing over 3,900 square meters of flexible event space that can be configured for various occasions, from grand dinners and general sessions to board meetings. All spaces are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. The business center provides secretarial and business services, with on-site support from the professional hotel team. Recreational facilities at the Hilton Yantai Golden Coast include an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop tennis court, and an activity room where guests can play mahjong.

The Hilton Yantai Golden Coast also houses 3 innovative restaurants and 1 bar. The KAI·All Day Dining Restaurant offers mouthwatering buffet spreads for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as à la carte dining. Guests can savor Western and Asian specialties while watching chefs showcase their culinary skills at interactive cooking stations. The YUXI·Chinese Restaurant, inspired by the imperial seal (“Yuxi”), serves authentic Chinese cuisine, including traditional Huaiyang and Jiaodong dishes. The restaurant features 13 luxurious private dining rooms, making it an ideal venue for business meetings and family gatherings. The MIANZHAN·Specialty Restaurant offers affordable local delicacies in a five-star setting, including enticing “bowl dishes.” At the Lobby Bar, guests can watch sports, listen to music, or engage in casual business discussions, while enjoying selected coffees, fruit drinks, beers, salads, and light snacks.

The Hilton Yantai Golden Coast participates in Hilton Worldwide’s award-winning customer loyalty program, “Hilton Honors®.” The program is open to all guests and free to join. To celebrate the hotel’s opening, Hilton Honors members who stay at the hotel between May 31, 2016, and November 30, 2016, will receive 1,000 Bonus Points per night. Hilton Honors members who book directly through official Hilton Worldwide channels enjoy instant benefits and advantages, including exclusive member rates not available elsewhere, free Wi-Fi, digital check-in, and Hilton Honors points.

The Hilton Yantai Golden Coast is located at No. 1 Ningbo Road, Yantai Economic and Technological Development Zone, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China (Postal Code: 264006). For more information or to make a reservation, please call +86 535 610 7777 or visit www.yantaigoldencoast.hilton.comthe website.

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About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has warmly welcomed guests in every corner of the globe, with a presence across six continents and more than 570 hotels and resorts. Hilton Hotels & Resorts creates memorable travel experiences and warm hospitality for every guest. As the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is a forward-thinking global leader that continues the brand’s tradition of innovation by developing new products and services to meet the evolving tastes and needs of travelers worldwide. The award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program is available to Hilton Hotels & Resorts guests, who can book directly through official Hilton Worldwide channels to enjoy benefits such as free high-speed Wi-Fi, digital devices, mobile check-in and room selection via the Hilton Honors app, electronic key access, and the best available rates. For the latest news, visit news.hilton.com; for the latest hotel deals, visit www.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is one of the most recognized hotel management companies in the world, directly managing, franchising, owning, or leasing over 4,660 hotels and timeshare properties with more than 765,000 rooms in 102 countries and territories. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to its tradition of delivering exceptional hospitality to customers around the world. Hilton Worldwide owns 13 premier hotel brands, including: Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree 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 award-winning Hilton Honors® loyalty program is also managed by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Honors members can book directly through official Hilton Worldwide channels to enjoy preferred rates, free high-speed Wi-Fi, digital check-in and room selection, and electronic key access. For more information, visit news.hiltonworldwide.com and connect with Hilton Worldwide on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr, LinkedIn, and Instagram.