Hilton Opens China’s First and Only Luxury Airport Hotel at
World’s Second Busiest Airport
2010-07-29 08:30
Beijing Capital Airport Marks Second Anniversary of Terminal 3
with New Hilton Property Serving Key Business and Industrial
Center
BEIJING, and MCLEAN, Va., July 29 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hilton
Hotels, the brand that invented the airport hotel concept, again
sets a new standard with the opening of the first-ever luxury
airport hotel in China. The grand opening of Hilton Beijing Capital
Airport hotel and conference facility today highlights the two-year
anniversary of Beijing Capital Airport’s Terminal 3 and continues
to expand the services connected to the world’s second busiest
passenger airport.
“Opening China’s first luxury international airport hotel
generations after our founder pioneered the airport hotel concept
is more than a noteworthy milestone. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
reflects the innovation, refreshing hospitality and contemporary
relevance that enable us to deliver an exceptional experience for
our guests and set Hilton as a leader in the eyes of today’s savvy
global travelers,” said Dave Horton, Global Head, Hilton Hotels
brand.
Beijing Capital Airport is the nerve center for international
travelers in China as well as burgeoning business and industrial
community that rings the airport. The airport has an average of
1,400 domestic and international flights daily and serviced more
than 65 million travelers last year. The local business community
surrounding the airport features a growing and vibrant mix of
Chinese and multinational companies, which use Beijing for their
global or regional headquarters.
Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, located right at Terminal 3,
features more than 320 guest rooms, seven restaurants and bars with
32 private dining rooms, two ballrooms and 21 meeting rooms with
more than 3,000 square meters of meeting space, executive concierge
services, a luxury spa and state-of-the-art fitness center. The
facility is 72,000 square-meters in size and built on more than
28,000 square meters of space that provides ample room for on-site
event parking as well as pleasant gardens.
“The Beijing Capital Airport Authority has invested tremendous
resources in new facilities and transportation infrastructure to
make Terminal 3 a world-class service center for business and
leisure travelers into and around China. With Hilton Hotels as our
newest partner we are adding to the mix; international standards
for meetings and conference facilities, top class restaurants and
spacious rooms with a service brand that is well known and trusted
around the world,” said Gang Wu, the General Manager of owning
company, Beijing Capital Airport Tourism Co., Ltd.
While the concept of a luxury international airport hotel is new
to China, such properties have been a standing part of the Hilton
portfolio, with several new projects in development. In 2010,
Hilton plans to open Hilton Rosemont/O’Hare, in the United States
near Chicago O’Hare International Airport, while a new build Hilton
property featuring a stylish horizontal skyscraper design at
Frankfurt International Airport is scheduled to open in 2011.
“Hilton Beijing Capital Airport is a dynamic property that will
become a top gateway to China, with international travelers staying
overnight after long-haul flights before connecting to their final
destinations. The hotel will host leisure guests and business
travelers from top companies that want the convenience of Terminal
3 and Hilton standards for events, business, dining and guest
services. Hilton continues rapid growth across Asia and this hotel
brings a new dimension to our growing portfolio in Beijing, which
already includes the world’s top lifestyle hotel and another of the
city’s top metropolitan hotels,” said Martin Rinck, Area President
– Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
In addition to balancing the needs of both international
travelers and meeting planners, designing this unique hotel
required striking a balance of international and Asian influences.
The restaurant mix, for example, includes a wide range of offerings
that run from fine Cantonese, served in all private dining rooms
for the local business community, to prime aged steaks, to 24-hour
convenient service for late-night travelers. Each location within
the new Hilton has a unique profile with menus created by chefs
specializing in that specific cuisine.
Meeting facilities were designed to balance the needs of
different types of functions, as each ballroom has a private
entrance, check-in and networking or entertaining areas. The
meeting rooms, which are directly connected to the ballrooms to
make for easy and convenient breakout sessions, include a mix of
conference table and seating styles that are popular with both
Asian and Western executive meetings. All meeting room areas are
equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
About the Property
The Location …
Located a few minutes from BCA Terminal 3 by free shuttle bus,
the hotel is in close proximity to the Express Rail station and is
only 16 minutes to the city centre, and a 10 minute drive to the
new China International Exhibition Center. The Wangjing Business
District, Great Wall, Olympic Village and Summer Palace are all
less than 45 minutes by car.
The Rooms …
The property offers 322 rooms that range in size from 45 square
meters with 3.5-meter-high ceilings to a 365-square-meter
Presidential Suite. There are 18 two-story, two-bedroom duplexes
and all rooms have contemporary designs, separate walk-in showers,
37-inch flat panel TVs, high-speed internet access, with
complimentary access to the Executive Lounge for Executive Room and
Suite guests.
The Restaurants …
The hotel’s seven restaurants and bars cater to every culinary
need. My China has chefs from Sichuan, Hunan and Beijing and offers
both private dining and open restaurant seating. YueShang
specializes in Cantonese fare served in all private dining rooms.
Compass Grill features two open kitchens, one for grilled steaks
and seafood and one with a dedicated Tandoori chef, a special aging
room for prime beef and an extensive wine list. Other features
include an international buffet, 24-hour service, a Cuban cigar bar
and an entertainment lounge featuring the longest bar in
Beijing.
The Conference and Event Facilities …
The hotel features more than 3,000 square meters of meeting
& function space with two large ballrooms and 21 breakout
meeting rooms which are designed to service a range of meetings,
training programs, conferences, exhibitions, weddings, parties and
private events. All conferences and events can be serviced by the
Hilton’s suite of restaurants, state-of-the-art technology and
translation booths as well as professional engineering and
audio-visual support services. Guests have full access to
comprehensive business center and executive concierge services.
The Special Service Facilities …
The Hilton Spa has five fully equipped treatment rooms with
private baths. The fitness center is outfitted with Techno Gym
equipment including dual-action training machines, treadmills,
upright cycles and functional training glides, as well as a
25-meter indoor swimming pool.
Read more about Hilton Beijing Capital Airport and download
images at
http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/BeijingCapitalAirport.
About Hilton Hotels
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hospitality that welcomes guests in more countries than any other
full-service hotel brand. The Hilton brand currently includes more
than 530 hotels and resorts in 76 countries, and plans to serve
travelers in 80 countries by the end of 2011. By offering
innovative products, services and amenities, Hilton enables
travelers to be at their best 24/7, whether traveling for business
or leisure. Start your journey at www.hilton.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
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spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and
resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 91
years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure
travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and
value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition
of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global
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and 592,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton,
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Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the
world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.
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