The newly constructed ----Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo is owned and managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Prototypical in most aspects, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo features a small grouping of guest room types used to test new ideas, technology or designs for the company�s family of Hilton brands. In addition, this hotel will be used to train owners and managers of Hilton Garden Inn properties in the pipeline. 

�Operating a Hilton Garden Inn located in our own backyard will enable us to further refine the Hilton Garden Inn product,� said Dieter Huckestein, executive vice president and president - hotel division for Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation. �Setting the standard for future Hilton Garden Inn hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo is a showpiece for the product.� 

Similar to other Hilton Garden Inn hotels throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo features: A signature glass-walled Pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantrysm with a selection of microwaveable packaged, refrigerated and frozen items, and sundries; a restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner; room service; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; function space for up to 60 people; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; and a laundry facility. Being located near LAX, this hotel also will offer complimentary transportation to and from the airport. 

�Hilton Garden Inn hotels are uniquely designed to fit into the upper niche of the mid-priced market,� said Huckestein. �A focused-service product, the hotels appeal to cost-conscious business travelers and leisure travelers seeking an affordable getaway at a hotel whose name they equate with high-quality accommodations.� 

Typical guest room accommodations and features include: 

• A hospitality center with a microwave oven, 
• coffee maker and mini refrigerator; 
• a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; 
• a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board.
• In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, satellite cable television, video games and interactive Hilton guest services, are provided by On Command Corporation. 

• A spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable computer; 
• high-speed Internet access; 
• adjustable lighting; 
• an ergonomic chair; 
• electrical outlets at desk height; 
• and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail. 

Development History:

The company introduced four mid-priced properties in 1989. They are located in: 

• Valencia, Calif. 
• Buffalo Grove, Ill. 
• Southfield, Mich. 
• Lancaster, Pa.

The Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo�s address is: 2100 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245; phone: 310-726-0100; fax: 310-726-9606. The hotel is situated at the corner of Nash and Mariposa, off the 105 Freeway at the Imperial Highway Exit.