Waldorf Astoria Chicago takes the top spot as #1 hotel in US at Condé Nast Travelers’ 28th annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Waldorf Astoria Chicago Tops Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice as Best U.S. Hotel for a Third Time

MCLEAN, Va., 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 28thannual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. For a third time, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago has once again taken the top spot as #1 hotel in the United States.

This distinction comes as the brand announces a thriving development pipeline of nine new properties and a slate of unparalleled experiences including Waldorf Astoria Unforgettable Experiences, Taste of Waldorf Astoria, and Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences.

“Waldorf Astoria Chicago’s well deserved win both honors and enriches the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. “Recognition for our world class properties, our engaging experiences, and our ambitious development plans solidly place Waldorf Astoria at the forefront of today’s luxury travel landscape.”

“We are honored to be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers as the #1 hotel in the U.S. for the third time,” said Marlene Poynder, newly appointed general manager, Waldorf Astoria Chicago. “This award shows our consistent ability to deliver guests with an unparalleled experience made possible by our staff’s dedication to providing True Waldorf Service along with our premier amenities and offerings.”

Located in Chicago’s historic Gold Coast neighborhood near the city’s most exclusive shopping, dining and nightlife, Waldorf Astoria Chicago boasts an array of luxurious amenities, including expansive guest rooms and suites with gorgeous interiors, elegant fireplaces, and pristine marble bathrooms, in addition to the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa & Health Club with an indoor pool, fitness center, and the newly opened DreamDry salon.

Unmatched True Waldorf Service paired with memorable experiences is an inherent part of Waldorf Astoria’s mission. From an unforgettable Driving Experience that whisks drivers past Versailles in a Ferrari 458 Italia, to an opportunity to enjoy the newest Taste of Waldorf Astoria from the brand that created eggs benedict and red velvet cake, key experiences and offers elevate the guest experience in a way that is crucial to the modern luxury traveler.

From Chengdu and Bangkok to Bali and Beverly Hills, Waldorf Astoria is expanding into new destinations worldwide, and the brand’s aggressive development pipeline will see five of the next nine properties completed within the next two years. The brand has a particular focus on Asian growth markets with three additional properties planned for China as well as three properties planned for Indonesia, a new market for Waldorf Astoria. With this robust pipeline and recent marquis openings including Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, and Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, the brand is poised for continued significant growth.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts participate in Hilton HHonors®, the only guest loyalty program where guests who book directly through www.waldorfastoria.com have access to benefits including digital check-in, choose your room, and complimentary Wi-Fi at 25 Waldorf Astoria hotels worldwide.

Follow all of Waldorf Astoria’s experiences at www.facebook.com/waldorfastoria,twitter.com/waldorfastoria, and www.instagram.com/waldorfastoria, and browse the hashtags #WaldorfMoment, #TasteofWaldorf, and #WaldorfDrive. For more information about Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.waldorfastoria.com or news.waldorfastoria.com.

Contacts:
John Walls
Hilton Worldwide
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john.walls@hilton.com

Matthew Levison
For Hilton Worldwide
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mlevison@hlgroup.com

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of 25 landmark destinations, each being a true reflection of their surroundings in the world’s most sought after locations. Unified by their inspirational environments and unparalleled guest service, Waldorf Astoria creates unique authentic moments through the delivery of True Waldorf Service. Personal concierges deliver unparalleled, bespoke service from the moment a guest books through check out. Waldorf Astoria is a part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company. Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or www.waldorfastoria.com/offers. Learn more about the brand by visiting news.waldorfastoria.com or following us at www.facebook.com/waldorfastoria, www.instagram.com/waldorfastoria, and www.twitter.com/waldorfastoria.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,500 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 745,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide, and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.