McLean, Va. (March 12, 2013) – Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended-stay guests, announced the opening of its 15th U.S. hotel in Augusta, Ga. The Home2 Suites Augusta is the second property for the brand in the state. The first guest to check-in received an Augusta themed weekend package, including a complimentary weekend stay, dinner for two at a local restaurant and tickets to explore the Morris Museum of Art, Augusta Museum of History and Augusta Canal.

"The Home2 Suites by Hilton is located within the Augusta Exchange, an 87-acre regional power center with extensive shopping and restaurant facilities, and  close proximity to the Augusta National Golf Course, making this an ideal destination for our guests looking for an extended-stay offering,” said Bill Duncan, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton.

The four-story, 123-suite hotel is located at 3606 Exchange Lane in Augusta, situated in the Augusta Exchange near Robert C. Daniel Parkway and the Walton Way extension. Nearby attractions include the Augusta National Golf Course, James Brown Arena, the Morris Museum of Art and the Augusta Museum of History.  The hotel is owned by Generation Suites of Augusta, LLC and is managed by The Generation Companies.

The Augusta property features an outdoor saline swimming pool, in addition to a three-hole putting green and walking trail that winds around the property.  The hotel also offers easy access to technology and inviting community spaces, as well as the trademark Home2 Suites amenities standard in all properties, such as the Oasis lobby area, the Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, the Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, and the free continental breakfast at the Inspired Table that includes a variety of morning favorites like a hot breakfast sandwich.

Home2 Suites by Hilton currently operates 14 hotels and has over 70 properties in its development pipeline. The brand currently has 14 properties under active construction in Huntsville, Ala.; Baltimore/White Marsh, Md.; Austin/Cedar Park, Texas; Jackson/Ridgeland, Miss.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Rahway, N.J.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Nashville, Tenn.; Florida City, Fla.; Rochester Henrietta, N.Y.; Memphis-Southaven, Miss.; Salt Lake City/South Jordan, Utah; Denver West/Lakewood, Colo. and Baltimore/Aberdeen, Md.  Future properties are slated for many of the nation’s major markets, including Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Denver. Home2 Suites also recently announced its first signed deals in Edmonton, Canada and Querétaro, Mexico.

For more information, visit www.home2suites.com or visit the brand’s Facebook page.

About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, the newest addition to the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, is a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations, flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest.  As the fastest growing brand in the history of Hilton Worldwide, Memphis, Tenn.-based Home2 Suites offers a complimentary breakfast selection; innovative and customizable guest room design; combination laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations. For more information about Home2 Suites by Hilton visit http://news.home2suites.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a 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 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories 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.