22 Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels and resorts across Asia Pacific recognized in Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards and World Travel Awards

Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury brands Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts received accolades across the hospitality industry’s esteemed awards programs, namely the Conde Nast Traveler 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, Travel + Leisure 2021 World’s Best Awards, and World Travel Awards 2021. In Asia Pacific, a total of 22 distinctive luxury hotels and resorts were conferred top honors in their respective destinations, from China to the Pacific Islands, with Conrad Hotels & Resorts awarded the top spot as Asia’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel Brand at the World Travel Awards.

“Being recognized among the world’s best hotels in these highly acclaimed award programs is a great honor for our team members at our Waldorf Astoria and Conrad properties in Asia Pacific and inspires us to remain resilient. While the pandemic might have changed travel landscapes and the mindsets of our guests, our luxury brands remain committed to delivering unparalleled experiences and personalized service to our valued guests, giving them the confidence and peace of mind to stay at our hotels as soon as they are ready to do so,” said Nils-Arne Schroeder, vice president of Luxury & Lifestyle, Asia Pacific, Hilton.

Voted by readers of Conde Nast Traveler as the Top Hotel in China and second Best Hotel in the World, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund exemplifies True Waldorf Service by delivering unsurpassed levels of personal service and unforgettable moments. This accolade is reinforced by the World Travel Awards 2021, where it was named as Shanghai’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2021 offering Shanghai’s Leading Hotel Suite. 

In the Chinese capital, the iconic Waldorf Astoria Beijing was ranked the number two Top Hotel in China and ninth Best Hotel in the World by Conde Nast Travelers’ readers, while World Travel Awards 2021 named it Beijing’s Leading Luxury Hotel. Additionally, Waldorf Astoria Chengdu was crowned as Asia’s Leading Luxury Hotel in the World Travel Awards 2021.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi received double recognition as one of the 80 Best Hotels in the World and 13^th Best Resort Hotel in Asia by readers of Travel + Leisure. Similarly, Conde Nast Travelers’ 2021 Readers Choice Awards identified the tropical island paradise as one of the 15 Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean.

For Conrad Hotels & Resorts, being named Asia’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel Brand is a testament to how the brand consistently delivers a smart, seamless connection between contemporary design, leading innovation and curated art to deliver a more inspired stay for guests. Additionally, Conrad hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific received an impressive 30 distinctions across the three awards programs. This includes Conrad Koh Samui being recognized as Asia’s Leading Honeymoon Resort and Conrad Bangkok as Asia’s Luxury Business Hotel.

Found in the world’s most desirable locations, Conrad properties are leaders in their destinations with Conrad Hong Kong ranking as the second Top hotel in Hong Kong and Conrad Tokyo as the fifth Top Hotel in Japan. With utmost personalized and intuitive service, Conrad hotel and resorts appeal to the modern traveler who seeks meaningful connections to the destination and culture whilst indulging in curated experiences in a world of style.

The full list of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts awards across the three awards programs:

Conde Nast Traveler 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot about the places they cannot wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and one of the most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.

• Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund – No. 1 Hotel in China and No. 2 Hotel in the World
• Waldorf Astoria Beijing – No. 2 Hotel in China and No. 9 Hotel in the World
• Waldorf Astoria Chengdu – No. 6 Hotel in China
• Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi – No. 15 Resort in the Indian Ocean
• Conrad Beijing – No. 7 Hotel in China
• Conrad Hong Kong – No. 2 Hotel in Hong Kong
• Conrad Tokyo – No. 5 Hotel in Japan
• Conrad Bora Bora Nui – No. 10 Resort in Australia and The South Pacific
• Conrad Maldives Rangali Island – No. 23 Resort in the Indian Ocean

Travel + Leisure 2021 World’s Best Awards
Through a readers’ survey, hotels were rated on criteria such as rooms and facilities, location, service, food as well as value. The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travelers once again make plans to set out on trips around the globe.

• Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi – No. 80 Best Hotel in the World and No. 13 Best Resort Hotel in Asia
• Conrad Bora Bora Nui – No. 3 Best Resort in the South Pacific

World Travel Awards 2021
Established in 1993, the annual World Travel Awards is judged and determined by accomplished professionals in the travel and tourism industry and everyday travellers. Recognized globally as the pinnacle of industry excellence, the World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Regional Awards

• Asia’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel Brand 2021: Conrad Hotels & Resorts
• Asia’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2021: Waldorf Astoria Chengdu, China
• Asia’s Leading Honeymoon Resort 2021: Conrad Koh Samui, Thailand
• Asia’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2021: Conrad Bangkok, Thailand
• Oceania’s Leading Resort 2021: Conrad Bora Bora Nui, French Polynesia

Country Awards

• French Polynesia’s Leading Resort 2021: Conrad Bora Bora Nui
• Japan’s Leading City Hotel 2021: Conrad Osaka
• Philippines’ Leading Conference Hotel 2021: Conrad Manila
• South Korea’s Leading Hotel 2021: Conrad Seoul
• South Korea’s Leading Hotel Suite 2021: Penthouse Suite @ Conrad Seoul
• Maharashtra’s Leading Business Hotel 2021: Conrad Pune
• China’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2021: Waldorf Astoria Chengdu
• China’s Leading Conference Hotel 2021: Conrad Macao
• China’s Leading Hotel 2021: Conrad Hangzhou
• China’s Leading Hotel Residences 2021: Conrad Tianjin
• China’s Leading Hotel Suite 2021: Presidential Suite @ Conrad Beijing
• China’s Leading Resort 2021: Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay
• China’s Leading Wedding Venue 2021: Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay
• Beijing’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2021: Waldorf Astoria Beijing
• Shanghai’s Leading Hotel Suite 2021: Presidential Suite @ Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
• Shanghai’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2021: Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
• Sichuan’s Leading Hotel 2021: Waldorf Astoria Chengdu
• Sichuan’s Leading Hotel Suite 2021: Royal Suite @ Waldorf Astoria Chengdu
• Beijing’s Leading Business Hotel 2021: Conrad Beijing
• Beijing’s Leading Hotel 2021: Conrad Beijing
• Fujian’s Leading Hotel Suite 2021: King Presidential Suite @ Conrad Xiamen
• Guangdong’s Leading Business Hotel 2021: Conrad Guangzhou
• Guangdong’s Leading Hotel 2021: Conrad Guangzhou
• Liaoning’s Leading Business Hotel 2021: Conrad Dalian
• Liaoning’s Leading Hotel Suite 2021: Presidential Suite @ Conrad Dalian
• Tianjin’s Leading Hotel 2021: Conrad Tianjin