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| MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 14, 2009 – Homewood Suites
by Hilton®, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style
hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in Phoenix,
Arizona. The four-story, 125-suite hotel is owned by Cotton
Center Hospitality and is managed by Henderson Hospitality Management
Company. General Manager, Sandi King has been with the Homewood
Suites brand for more than eight years, and is known for her smile and
optimism. She was scouted for this venture by director of sales,
Dotty Odinez, who has been in this industry for 22 years and originally
hired King as a desk clerk eight years ago. “We continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and feel this property helps to fill a need in the area surrounding the Phoenix airport,” said King. “Whether traveling alone for business or with the entire family, guests can indulge in the comforts of home at Homewood Suites. In times where both business and leisure travelers are pinching pennies, we offer a great value with standard amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas.” Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix Airport South offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom suites, and seven handicap accessible suites. Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start® hot breakfast in the hotel’s hospitality center—the “Lodge”—a Welcome Home® reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, an executive business center, and a 24-hour on-site pantry. The hotel also offers a swimming pool, whirlpool, beautifully landscaped grounds with gazebo and outdoor barbeque grills, and 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Located at 4750 East Cotton Center Boulevard in Phoenix, the hotel is conveniently situated two miles away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport within the Cotton Center Business Park. Major nearby corporations include the Avnet, University of Phoenix, and Progressive Insurance. Guests can enjoy many restaurants that are close to the hotel including P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Rustler’s Rooste, and Top of the Rock. Nearby attractions include Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Phoenix Zoo, and Desert Botanical Gardens. Phoenix is home to numerous festivals including the Fiesta Bowl and the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in January, NASCAR in November, and the Insight Bowl in December. Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 270 hotels open with approximately 120 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, additional guest features include an on-site Suite Shop® convenience store, complimentary grocery shopping services*, a complete business center, and laundry services at most locations. The innovative brand is a guest favorite among both business and leisure travelers, consistently taking the top spot on key satisfaction studies. Homewood Suites by Hilton has been named “Best Value Hotel Chain” by Zagat Survey for three consecutive years (2007-2009); was awarded Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Extended-Stay Hotel Chains in J.D. Power and Associates 2008 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM**; and placed number one in the Upscale Extended Stay Hotel category in Business Travel News 2008 hotels rankings by corporate travel buyers. To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME®. For more information on consumer programs, visit the brand’s guest portal at SuiteLiving.com. Homewood Suites by Hilton participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates. Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,300 hotels and 550,000 rooms in 77 countries and more than 130,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, the Waldorf Astoria™ and the Waldorf Astoria Collection™, as well as the recently launched Home2 Suites by Hilton™. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. *Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply. **Homewood Suites by Hilton received the highest numerical score among extended stay hotel chains in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2007-2008 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. 2008 study based responses from 53,453 guests measuring 11 extended stay hotels and measures opinions of guests who stayed in a hotel May 2007-June 2008. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed June 2007-June 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Hilton HHonors®, Double Dip® and Double Dipping® are trademarks owned by Hilton HHonors Worldwide, LLC. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles®, and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions. |
| Contact: Brad Carmony Homewood Suites Brand Communications 901-374-6423 [email protected] Sandi King General Manager Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix Airport South 602-470-2100 [email protected]
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