McLean, VA – August 16, 2012 – Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in Doylestown, PA.  Creating 28 permanent jobs, the 5 story, 96-suite hotel is owned by Bhavi Hotels, LLC and managed by SMG Hotels.  General Manager Stuart Kinckner has been in the hotel industry for 11 years, and is supported by Director of Sales, Michael McClernon who has 8 years of local sales experience.

“Offering guests an experience that allows them to be at home with the comforts and conveniences they desire, Homewood Suites meets the needs of both business and leisure travelers,” said Kinckner.  “Homewood’s standard amenities including fully-equipped kitchens with refrigerators, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas in each suite provide travelers bundled value at a time when they might feel nickel-and-dimed by travel fees.”

Homewood Suites by Hilton Doylestown, PA offers studio and one- bedroom suites, with additional guest amenities including a daily complimentary full hot breakfast in the hotel’s hospitality center—the “Lodge”—a full evening meal with drinks* Monday-Thursday, and a 24-hour on-site pantry.  The hotel also offers a pool, fully-equipped fitness center, 24-hour executive business center and approximately 1,683 square feet of flexible meeting space.

The hotel is located at 2650 Kelly St., minutes from many local companies including Motorola, Johnson & Johnson, Merck and Teva Pharmaceuticals.  The property is also a short drive away from historic New Hope, shopping and dining in Peddlers Village, and the Parx Casino and Racetrack.

About Homewood Suites
Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 300 hotels open with approximately 80 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. For more information, please visit www.homewoodsuites.com.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws.  Must be of legal drinking age.

**Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.