The brand-wide announcement that involves Hilton Garden Inn hotels throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, was originally made during the 150th milestone hotel opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza hotel in Arlington, Virginia in October 2002.

Hilton Garden Inn hotels are poised to implement this technology across its brand with more than 60 of the 156 now open Hilton Garden Inn locations already offering the complimentary high-speed Internet service.

"Providing complimentary high-speed Internet access in all guestrooms is one more way we hope to make the Hilton Garden Inn brand the preferred hotel choice of business travelers," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice-president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. "This new brand standard will enhance our bundled services philosophy that we currently offer to guests that includes complimentary use of our hotel's 24-hour business center and fitness room."

The mid-price brand targeted towards today's business and leisure travelers offer business-oriented features in guestrooms that include: complimentary high speed Internet access (by year end 2003); a spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a lap top computer; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.

Hilton Garden Inn hotels feature: a glass-walled pavilion entrance; a Pavilion Pantry(R) with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill(R) restaurant or breakfast cafe offering freshly prepared breakfast; room service available during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area featuring a large screen television; flexible meeting space; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; fitness center; swimming pool and whirlpool; and a laundry facilities on site. Other guestroom accommodations and features include a hospitality center with a microwave oven, coffee maker and mini refrigerator. In-room entertainment and information services include video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.

The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company.