Hilton's newest intimate-style hotel officially opens in the heart of Beijing

Hong Kong, 28th April 2009 - In a special evening of wine and music, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing officially opened with a celebration entitled, "An Intimate Night Of Discovery – A Hint of the Forbidden".

Attended by distinguished government dignitaries, senior officials of Hilton Hotels, representatives from Beijing Macau Development Co. Ltd. and corporate guests, the celebration of Hilton Beijing Wangfujing’s opening in one of Beijing’s most prestigious addresses was marked with a traditional lion dance and a children’s drum performance to signify an auspicious beginning.

Guests of honour included Hon. Ismail Tiliwaldi - Vice President of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Mr. Iat Seng Ho - Chairman of Beijing Macau Development Co. Ltd., Mr. Martin Rinck - President Hilton Hotels – Asia Pacific; and Mr. Nils-Arne Schroeder - General Manager of Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, who officiated the official ribbon cutting as 200 VIP guests looked on.

Martin Rinck, President, Hilton Hotels – Asia Pacific, commented, “We have been delighted to add the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing to our portfolio, and to have partnered with Beijing Macau Development Co. to manage such a special hotel. China is a key growth market for Hilton, and we are set to expand our presence in this world economy over the next two years with an additional 22 properties, including the upcoming openings of the Hilton Beijing Airport and Conrad Beijing. With our various Hilton Family hotels in the capital city, we aim to be the first choice among travelers to Beijing".

Nils-Arne Schroeder, General Manager, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing remarked, “Since our operations began in August last year, we are sincerely thankful to all our guests for the vote of confidence which resulted in the hotel being awarded with numerous local and international accolades, including being named ‘World’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel’ by the World Travel Awards in London”.

The gala night was designed to reflect the fun, passion and drama of Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, with Dr. Ron Georgiou, Master of Wine, introducing the wine pairings of the evening’s menu through musical renditions of Broadway shows. Accomplished opera singer, Stephanie Rees from the United States performed songs from “Carmen”, “La Boheme” and “Phantom of the Opera”.



Designed as a chic, intimate lifestyle hotel, and featuring 255 guestrooms including 58 suites, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing features a classic yet contemporary interior style, with exacting attention to detail. The comfortable guestrooms are among the largest in the city starting at 50 square metres. The rooms are bright and airy, with a contemporary look with well-defined work areas. Every room features highly sophisticated in-room entertainment as well as broadband internet access for ease of communication.

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing raises the standard for business functions, with sophisticated meeting facilities that pair ideal meeting venues with impeccable service. Whether it is an exclusive board meeting, product launches or corporate-wide celebrations, the hotel will be the venue of choice for those wanting to host elegant, sophisticated events.

Gourmet palates are enticed by the diverse selection of cuisine available at the Penta, the hotel’s dining haven. The restaurants and lounges pay homage to the contemporary design of this intimate-style hotel with a refreshing approach to fine cuisine accentuating on distinctive flavours, unique produce and varied menus showcasing the talents of the culinary team.

The Spa at the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing introduces a whole new level of well-being, offering a holistic approach to rejuvenation and relaxation with treatments and services that honour local traditions in healing and incorporate indigenous natural elements. A temperature controlled swimming pool and a comprehensive fitness centre by Precor® will further add to the hotel’s leisure facilities.

The official opening of Hilton Beijing Wangfujing brings a new dimension to tourism for the city. From the hotel, visitors can explore the sights, sounds and experiences of Beijing. With its prime location and proximity to Beijing’s business hub, the hotel is expected to become the preferred choice for travellers visiting Beijing.