Hilton worldwide opens its first hotel in Dali, Yunnan Province

YUNNAN–Hilton Worldwide and Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hilton Dali Resort & Spa on Feb 1, which marks Hilton's debut in Dali and the fourth property in the Hilton portfolio in Yunnan province after Hilton Fuxian Lake, Double Tree by Hilton Xishuangbanna and Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang. Hilton Dali Resort & Spa is owned by Dali Shine Xiadu Real Estate Co, Ltd and managed by Hilton Worldwide.

"Hilton Hotels & Resorts is ready to set the standard for world class hospitality in Dali. With the hotel situated at the crossroads of Dali's Ancient Town and the Xia Guan commercial district, Hilton Dali Resort & Spa provides international and domestic travelers the opportunity to immerse themselves into this special region steeped in culture and civilization for centuries," said Rob Palleschi, global head, full service brands, Hilton Worldwide.

Hilton Worldwide currently has 64 hotels operating in Greater China, including 31 Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in key cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Shenzhen. In addition, there are 180 more Hilton Worldwide hotels in the pipeline for planned for development in China.

Hilton Dali Resort & Spa is located in Dali, halfway up Cangshan Mountain, facing Erhai Lake. The hotel is close to Zhang's Garden, Cangshan National Geopark, Cangshan Cable Car and The Three Pagodas of Chengsheng Temple. The shopping districts of Dali Ancient City and Xiaguan Commercial District are also nearby, as is the Dali Museum of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Hilton Dali Resort & Spa provides easy access to many forms of transportation including Dali Airport, located 23 kilometers from the hotel, and the Dali Train Station, 15 kilometers from the hotel.

Designed by HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates, Hilton Dali Resort & Spa blends Bai style into its architecture, offering 375 tastefully-decorated rooms, each with a private balcony where guests can enjoy scenic panoramic views. In addition, guests who opt for executive rooms and suites will be grantedexclusive access to the Executive Lounge.

With a range of flexible meeting spaces, as well as courtyards and lush open areas, Hilton Dali Resort & Spa is a premier venue for events such as product launches, car shows, business meetings, cocktail events, social gatherings and weddings. The main Cangshan Ballroom spans 1,100 square meters and can be divided into threeseparate function rooms. There is also a 300-square meter junior Erhai Ballroom, as well as 12 other multifunction meeting rooms ranging from 60 to 100 square meters in size. All spaces are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and the latest audio-visual technology. The business center provides access to secretarial and business services, and a dedicated hotel team is available to accommodate any request.