Hilton Opens Canopy in Chengdu

Hilton’s lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton has opened its first hotel in Asia-PacificCanopy by Hilton Chengdu City Centre. Located next to Tianfu Square, the commercial and historical heart of Chengdu, Canopy Chengdu City Centre welcomes business travellers with a positive stay and provides a truly immersive, locally-inspired experience.

Canopy by Hilton Chengdu City Centre has been thoughtfully designed to incorporate Chengdu’s local cultural and architectural elements, making it a seamless and natural extension of the neighbourhood. Featuring warm grey tones to create a relaxing atmosphere with touches of refreshing orange hues, every element of the hotel was refined according to the city’s landmarks including markets, tea culture, Sichuan opera, spicy food and atmospheric alleyways. A retail wall is also curated with the best Chengdu has to offer, including authentic artefacts and crafts from local shops and artisans.

From digital check-in to heated bathroom floors, the 150 Just-Right rooms range from 50 to 100 square meters and have been designed for ease and comfort. The canopy over the bed creates an ideal sleeping environment along with each room’s Serta mattress, which is complemented with a ZoneActive 5-Zone Foam Topper for the right amount of support and Serta Cool Balance Technology for optimal temperature control. Guests can also pamper themselves with a rain shower, Acca Kappa and Tara Smithbath amenities and cosy bathrobes. Other room amenities include Canopy’s signature “uncloseted” closet, a 55-inch TV, a Nespresso machine, generous workspace and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Guests can enjoy a workout with a view at the fitness centre on the 32nd floor, which overlooks the city skyline. The 24-hour fitness centre is well equipped with a boxing ring, the latest Technogym equipment and free weights. For those who have other fitness preferences, Enthusiasts can connect guests with neighbourhood partners for a diverse range of experiences.

 Canopy by Hilton Chengdu City Centre

The new property also boasts a Transfer Lounge, the first-of-its-kind in China, where guests with early arrivals or late departures can use comfortable facilities including luggage lockers, a private changing cabin and showers.

The east-meets-west concept is also brought to life through the hotel’s modern dining options. Guests can start the day with a self-serve artisanal breakfast made with fresh, local ingredients in Canopy Central Cafe or have a breakfast bag delivered to their door. TC Cafe offers dishes including western breakfasts, homemade local noodles, a selection of light bites and Chengdu’s renowned Long Chaoshou wonton soup. In the evening, the cafoffers a signature tapas dinner, where guests can enjoy both local and international small plates for sharing. Open all day, the Canopy Lounge serves light bites, and offer complimentary tasting of signature cocktails, wines, local craft beers and teas every evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The hotel is located in the heart of Chengdu’s most popular dining and nightlife corridor, allowing guests to explore Sichuan opera houses, night markets and other exciting sights with ease. The hotel is also within walking distance to some of the city’s finest cultural sites, including Chengdu Museum, Peoples Park, the Qingyang Taoist Temple, Kuanzhai Lane and Wenshu Monastery, the largest monastery in Chengdu.

Canopy Chengdu City Centre is also part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 16 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi.

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