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and Dallas/Park Cities Debut as First Full-Service Hotels for 2001 |
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. / Feb. 2, 2001--Hilton Hotels Corporation has
announced the openings of the 263-room Hilton Austin Airport and the 224-room
Hilton Dallas/Park Cities in Texas, representing the first full-service
hotel additions to the Hilton brand portfolio in 2001.
The newly built Hilton Austin Airport is owned by Landmark Hospitality, LP, managed by Bass Hotels & Resorts and operated under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation. The newly built Hilton Dallas/Park Cities is owned by R.M. Crowe Company, managed by Meristar Hotels & Resorts and operated under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation. �These two new hotels in Austin Airport and Dallas/Park Cities strengthen
and complement our portfolio of 20 first-class, full-service hotels in
major cities and destinations throughout the state of Texas,� said Robert
E. Dirks, senior vice president�brand management & marketing for the
Hilton brand. �More than 80 years ago, Conrad Hilton opened his first hotel
in Texas, and these two new
Hilton Austin Airport
Standard guest room accommodations feature a sitting area with an easy chair; a hairdryer; a make-up mirror; and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, cable television and interactive Hilton guest services, are provided. For the business traveler, guestrooms include an ergonomic work desk; high-speed Internet access; and two telephones equipped with two lines, speakerphone, data ports, and voice mail. A 24-hour business center also is available with computers as well as copying, printing and fax services. The Hilton Austin Airport also features elegant executive rooms with upgraded amenities, complimentary continental breakfast and an evening manager�s reception. For recreation, hotel guests have on-site access to a fitness center; an outdoor, heated swimming pool; a whirlpool; a game room; and a walking trail. Golf facilities are located just minutes away. �A new first-class international airport gateway to Austin deserves
a new first-class hotel centerpiece such as the Hilton Austin Airport,�
said Jack Swilley, hotel general manager. �From extensive meeting facilities
to the latest in technological services, we are excited to represent a
property that provides the premier amenities and services that will continue
to grow with the
The Hilton Austin Airport is located at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, just seven miles from downtown Austin. The hotel is an easy drive to all major business centers and leisure attractions in the Austin area, including the State Capitol, the University of Texas, the LBJ Presidential Library, the Austin Convention Center and the world-famous 6th Street entertainment district. The Hilton Austin Airport�s address is 9515 New Airport Drive, Austin, Texas 78719; telephone: 512/385-6767; fax: 512/385-6763. Hilton Dallas/Park Cities Located in the Park Cities/Preston Center area of Dallas, the 11-story Hilton Dallas/Park Cities offers 224 luxurious guest rooms, as well as nine meeting rooms and an executive boardroom with nearly 8,000 square feet of flexible convention space. Standard guest room accommodations include a sitting area with an easy chair; a 29-inch, high-definition television; a hairdryer; an iron; and an ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, cable television and interactive Hilton guest services are provided. For the business traveler, guestrooms include an oversized work desk; high-speed Internet access; and two telephones equipped with two lines, speakerphone, data ports, and voice mail. A 24-hour business center also is available with computers as well as copying, printing and fax services. An executive level provides a quiet lounge with continental breakfast and evening manager�s reception. The hotel features a pool and a whirlpool on the rooftop, providing spectacular views of Dallas. An on-site fitness center with the latest in cardiovascular and aerobic equipment is available to guests. Tennis and golf facilities are located just minutes away. The Hilton Dallas/Park Cities is proud to showcase award-winning executive chef Billy Webb, formerly of Rooster, who is developing one of the freshest new cuisine offerings in the Metroplex. A bar and 24-hour room service also are available to guests. �Hilton guests will enjoy a unique blend of upscale Texas hospitality
and comfort at the new Hilton Dallas/Park Cities,� said Rob Palleschi,
hotel general manager. �Combined with the Hilton tradition of providing
excellence in service and accommodations, our 135 team members are thrilled
to now
Located one block from the Dallas North Tollway, the Hilton Dallas/Park Cities is located just five miles from downtown Dallas, four miles from Dallas Love Field and 15 miles from Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport. The hotel is an easy drive to all major business centers and leisure attractions in the Metroplex, including Southern Methodist University, Reunion Arena, Highland Park Village and Texas Stadium. The Hilton Dallas/Park Cities� address is 5954 Luther Lane, Dallas, Texas 75225; telephone: 214/368-0400; fax: 214/368-9571. Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 1,900 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. |
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Hilton Hotels Corporation Ms. Jeanne Datz Phone: +1 310 205-4545 [email protected] http://www.hilton.com |
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