Under the leadership of General Manager Chris Cramarossa

August 3, 2015 – RALEIGH, N.C. and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s (NYSE: HLT) award-winning brand of peaceful and energizing hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Crabtree Valley, representing an addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of more than 635 hotels worldwide.

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Crabtree Valley is owned and managed by Winwood Hospitality Group.

“With close proximity to local points of interest, our new hotel is ideal for guests, offering access to centuries of history in downtown Raleigh and more than 200 shops, restaurants and entertainment options,” said Chris Cramarossa, general manager. “Guests can take a trolley tour of the historic sites of the city, or treat the family to one of the museums within just five miles of the Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Crabtree Valley. We are excited to join the Raleigh community and welcome travelers to the area.”

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Crabtree Valley is conveniently accessible to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and North Carolina State University. Other area attractions include PNC Arena, Carter-Finley Stadium and Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. Guests will enjoy the warm appreciative Hilton Garden Inn Team Members for additional area recommendations.

The new hotel offers the high-end amenities and welcoming services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while on the road. All Hilton Garden Inn guests will see why Life’s Better at the GardenTM through amenities offered at each peaceful and energizing Hilton Garden Inn location, including complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, a 24-hour business center with Print SpotsTM remote printing, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an indoor pool. The front desk also provides Stay Fit KitsTM for guests to exercise in the privacy of their own room.

The hotel features over 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space that can accommodate dining for 300 people. Executive Chef Fred Leach brings over 22 years of experience working with notable culinarians including Master Chef Pierre Franey, Julia Childs and several fine dining establishments across the country. His authentic culinary creations can be catered for any banquet or meeting event.

The Garden Grille and Bar® offers a full cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner, cocktails*, and evening room service. The Pavilion Pantry® is open 24 hours and features a complete selection of salty snacks, sweet treats, cold beverages, and frozen, microwaveable packaged items.

All 149 guest rooms boast the brand’s signature bedding featuring fresh, white duvets and crisp linens; a spacious and clutter-free work desk with an ergonomic desk chair; and an in-room “hospitality center” with a mini fridge, microwave oven and Keurig coffee maker.

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Crabtree Valley participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, digital check-in and no booking fees only when they book directly through Hilton.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Crabtree Valley, or call +1 919 703 2525.

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