Hilton Hefei - A 'Getaway from the City in the City'.

HEFEI, China -- Hilton Hefei, the finest hotel development in the rapidly growing capital of Anhui Province in China, today opened its doors to offer corporate travellers and the citizens of Hefei an urban getaway in the heart of the city.

Koos Klein, President Hilton Hotels Middle East and Asia Pacific, said, "This is a proud moment, marking the opening of the fifth Hilton Hotel in China. Hilton Hotels' presence in China is set to grow aggressively in the next three years with more than 8000 guest rooms in our development pipeline. We will expand through our luxury brand, Conrad Hotels, our flagship Hilton brand and in the mid-market sector, through Hilton Garden Inn.

"The Hilton Hefei is a symbol of our commitment to this market, and its iconic design heralds the new direction of the Hilton brand in China, appealing not only to our loyal customers but also to a younger, discerning set of travellers," Mr. Klein said.

The striking 26-story Hilton Hefei is conveniently located in the city's new Railway Business Development Area along Shengli Road, 20 minutes from the new Hefei Railway Station and Luogang Airport.

Designed by world-renowned Palmer & Turner Architects, Hilton Hefei encapsulates a contemporary design accented with traditional Chinese motifs. The fa[?]ade of the building is tempered glass, revealing a window to the 4-story lobby that is filled with light and complemented with earthy warm colors.

The 561-room property offers spacious guest rooms with expansive views of the city, deluxe bathrooms with rain showers, high-speed broadband internet access and flat screen LCD television sets with international satellite programs.

A major attraction of the hotel is its 6,000 square meter (approx. 65,000 square foot) spa and health club facility, Spa@Hilton. Overlooking landscaped rooftop gardens, the spa has a fully-equipped gym with cardiovascular and state-of-the-art workout equipment, an indoor swimming pool, two tennis courts, a spa cafe, beauty salon, relaxation lounges with private TVs, 12 deluxe private spa suites and 26 treatment rooms, offering a full range of beauty and spa treatments.

Designed to cater to top level meetings, incentives and conferences, Hilton Hefei combines a 1,600 square meter (approx. 17,2000 square foot) column-free ballroom (a space which covers close to four professional league basketball courts) with the latest audiovisual technology and simultaneous translation facilities. There are 13 large Hilton Meeting rooms, an Executive Boardroom, and a 24-hour manned business center. For meeting/convention and incentive travellers, Hefei's nearby recreation facilities include hiking trails, Zi Peng National Park and a golf course, as well as local cultural attractions such as Lord Bao's Temple, Li Hong Zhang's former residence and the famous San He Old Town.

The hotel also has three contemporary restaurants and an entertainment complex with four lounge bars.

Commenting on the opening of the Hilton Hefei, Luc Bollen, General Manager, said, "Hefei is a thriving industrial centre for Anhui and plays host to savvy business travellers, who expect first-rate services. The team at Hilton Hefei is excited by the opportunity to redefine the standard for well-appointed hotels in Hefei and will deliver on our commitment to create memorable hospitality experiences for visitors to the city."

Opening Offer

Discover a new oasis of calm at Hefei's hottest hotel. Stay for one night before March 31, 2007 at a special rate of RMB550 + 15% tax and get a second night for free. Rates exclude 15% tax, gratuities and incidental charges. Offer subject to availability. For reservations or further information, contact Hilton Reservations Worldwide on 800 820 0600 (toll-free in China) or Hilton Hefei at [phone], or visit www.hefei.hilton.com. Terms and Conditions apply.

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