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Hilton Hotels Corporation Reports Status of Hotels Affected by
Hurricane Katrina; Establishes Employee Relief Fund 
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif - Sept. 2, 2005 -- Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT - News) continues to monitor the status of Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. 

"Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those impacted by the tragic events of the past week," said Stephen Bollenbach, co-chairman and chief executive officer, Hilton Hotels Corporation. "The outpouring of offers of assistance and aid from our employees company-wide has been overwhelming; as such, we have established a Fund that we hope will enable our employees to assist displaced fellow employees at this critical time." 

As a mechanism by which our employees can help with financial assistance, goods and services for Hilton Hotels Corporation employees who have been directly impacted by the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Hilton Hotels Corporation has established the Hurricane Katrina Employee Relief Fund. The Hilton Family of Hotels also is working on developing a similar fund that would facilitate contributions to employees of franchised hotels. 

Additionally, employees of our closed owned and managed hotels in the New Orleans area are being compensated at their normal rate of pay for at least 30 days. Every effort is being made to assist employees evacuated from the Hurricane-ravaged areas with resources to find housing and transportation. 

The company also has established a team member job network, whereby hotels throughout the country that have open positions, as well as Hilton Family team members needing jobs, can communicate to: [email protected]

For families of guests trying to locate current and evacuated guests, the Hilton Family Hurricane Emergency Guest Assistance number is: 1-888-240-6152. 

Evacuation Effort 

In an effort to assist guests and team members being evacuated from four of its downtown New Orleans hotels, 45 buses picked up approximately 1,600 evacuees, one-third of which were team members and two-thirds of which were guests. The buses transported them to the Embassy Suites Hotel Baton Rouge, a staging ground for those who were picked up by family members and friends either from the hotel or the Baton Rouge Airport. Those still in need of accommodations were transported to Hilton Family hotels in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. 

HHonors Point Donation to American Red Cross 

Effective September 1, members of the Hilton HHonors guest reward program who wish to contribute to the American Red Cross hurricane relief effort may do so by sending an email to [email protected] or calling their area HHonors Customer Service Center, detailing the number of points to be donated (must be in increments of 10,000; each donation of 10,000 Hilton HHonors points represents a $25 donation to the American Red Cross). 

Reservations and Group Bookings 

Guests with reservations whose travel plans have been disrupted directly by the storm, or who are planning to travel to nearby areas where evacuees are being relocated, are encouraged to contact Hilton Family toll-free reservations at 1-800-HILTONS to determine hotel availability. Cancellation fees for transient business at hotels directly affected by the storm (New Orleans area and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi) are being waived for arrivals through November 30, 2005. 

The Hilton Family of Hotels also is waiving group cancellation damages for meetings through November 30, 2005 at hotels in the New Orleans area and Gulf Coast of Mississippi. The company has established a Hurricane Group Bookings Hotline for inquiries: 1-866-973-8030. 

Status of Hilton Family Hotels in Hurricane-Affected Areas 

No major guest or team member injuries have been reported at the Hilton Family of Hotels. Most hotels have reported water leaks, broken windows and minor stucco damage in various areas. Some hotels will be closed longer-term due to cleanup efforts and water damage, particularly in New Orleans. 

As of 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on September 2, 2005, following is the status of Hilton Family Hotels in Hurricane-Affected areas: 

Louisiana
Hilton New Orleans Riverside - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Hilton New Orleans Airport - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Doubletree Hotel New Orleans - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
New Orleans Lakeside Hotel - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Embassy Suites Hotel Baton Rouge - Closed to arrivals through 10/15/05; accommodating evacuees
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - Closed to arrivals through 12/31/05; currently accommodating evacuees
Hampton Inn Houma - Closed to arrivals through 9/30/05; currently accommodating emergency crews
Hampton Inn LaPlace - Closed to arrivals through 9/30/05; currently accommodating emergency crews
Hampton Inn New Orleans Convention Center - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Hampton Inn New Orleans Downtown French Quarter - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Elmwood - Closed to arrivals through 12/31/05
Hampton Inn New Orleans Metairie - Closed completely through 12/31/05
Hampton Inn Six Flags Area - Closed to arrivals through 12/31/05
Hampton Inn Slidell - Closed to arrivals through 4/30/06
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Airport - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials
Homewood Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge - Closed to new arrivals through 10/31; currently housing emergency crews and evacuees
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans - Closed for undetermined time based on direction from local officials

Alabama
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach - Closed to arrivals through 9/16/05

Florida
Doubletree Coconut Grove, Miami - Closed until 9/10/05 due to water damage

Mississippi
Hampton Inn Biloxi - Closed to arrivals through 12/31/05
Hampton Inn Gulfport - Closed to arrivals through 12/31/05; accommodating guests, evacuees and emergency crews
Hampton Inn Ocean Springs/Biloxi - Closed to arrivals through 10/1/05; accommodating guests and evacuees
Hilton Jackson - Closed to arrivals through 9/9/05; hotel is accommodating evacuees and emergency personnel

The company will provide periodic updates based on any changes in reservations and opened or closed status. 

Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,300 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and Homewood Suites by Hilton®. 

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Contact:

Hilton Hotels Corporation
     Kendra Walker
310-205-4545 (Brand Communications)
     [email protected]
     http://www.hiltonworldwide.com

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Also See: Marriott Provides Assistance for More than 2,800 Associates in the Greater New Orleans Area / September 5, 2005
Harrah's Takes Additional Steps to Bolster Relief Efforts for its 8,000 Employees in Biloxi, Gulfport, and New Orleans / Sept 5, 2005
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Details Workforce Relief Fund and Payroll Details for 1,150 Team Members Affected by Hurricane Katrina / September 2005
Harrah's Will Provide its 6,000 Employees in Biloxi, Gulfport and New Orleans Casinos with Their Base Pay for up to 90 days; Establishes Harrah's Employee Recovery Fund with an Initial $1 million Grant / August 30, 2005

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