Hilton Worldwide has opened the DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou – Science City in China’s Guangdong province. The hotel is located in the heart of Guangzhou High Tech Development District – the Science City, adjacent to the new Huangpu District Government Administration Office (formerly Luo Gang District), and is only 25.5 kilometers from the Canton Fair Pazhou Complex and 40 kilometers from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Guests heading to Hong Kong, Macao and other major cities in the Pearl River Delta can do so within two hours via inter-city direct bus.

“Science City is one of the leading strategic development areas in Guangzhou, offering a competitive business environment with excellent opportunities for domestic and international companies that wish to grow in South China,” says SVP of operations Greater China & Mongolia for Hilton Worldwide Bruce McKenzie. “Having operated in China for 27 years with 54 hotels currently open, we remain committed to supporting the growth of key regions in the country and look forward to addressing the demand for quality hotels in Guangzhou with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou – Science City.”

Each of the 314 guest rooms feature a broad range of modern furnishings and amenities, including the luxurious Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree Sleep Experience, 42-inch LCD television sets offering satellite channels, and spacious bathrooms with new Aroma Actives natural skin and body care amenities. There is also an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center offering the best in Precor-branded cardiovascular and strength training equipment. A complimentary 24-hour connectivity zone is also available to accommodate guests’ business needs, and complimentary wifi is available throughout the hotel’s public areas.

DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou – Science City features over 2,000sqm of meeting space, including a Grand Ballroom and six function rooms. The 1,000sqm Grand Ballroom is one of the largest pillar-less ballrooms within Science City; the 2,500sqm rooftop garden with great views of the central garden is a wonderful alternative for a special event.

With four restaurants and bars, DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou – Science City delivers an epicurean experience to remember, from the Lin Lounge, ideally suited for casual meetings over coffee, through to Elements, the hotel’s all day dining restaurant, a fun and friendly gathering place with a wide selection of regional Asian cuisine, Western grill items, and fresh seafood.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou – Science City joins the brand’s existing portfolio of 20 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels operating in China, and strengthens Hilton Worldwide’s presence in Guangzhou where the company currently operates three hotels under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton brands. www.doubletree.com