Greater China welcomes fourth Waldorf Astoria hotel
Sorcha O'Higgins
23 Jan 2021
With 245 rooms and suites, Waldorf Astoria Xiamen is an impressive addition to Hilton Worldwide’s growing portfolio in Asia.
With 245 rooms and suites, Waldorf Astoria Xiamen is an impressive addition to Hilton Worldwide’s growing portfolio in Asia.
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