Charlotte, NC – March 2, 2011 – Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in the Charlotte suburb of Ayrsley, NC.  The four-story, 122-suite hotel is owned by Ayrsley Hotel Associates II, LLC and managed by Griffin Stafford, LLC.  General Manager Eddie Stottlemyer has been in the hotel industry for 19 years, and is supported by Director of Sales, Michele Sinka-Kelker, who has 13 years of local experience.

“In times where guests are pinching pennies, Homewood Suites offers a true bundled value designed to please both business and leisure travelers,” said Stottlemyer.  “Homewood’s standard amenities include fully-equipped kitchens with refrigerators, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas in each of our suites.”

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlotte/Ayrsley offers studio, one- and two-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 evenings, and a 24-hour on-site pantry.  The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, fully-equipped fitness center, 24-hour executive business center, outdoor grills, nearby recreational activities, and nearly 625 square feet of flexible meeting space.

Located at 1921 Ayrsley Town Blvd., the hotel is conveniently located at exit 1 of I-485 near the intersection of I-77 in south Charlotte.  The property is just 15 minutes from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, within walking distance to great dining and shopping, and minutes from major employers and attractions, including Microsoft, AP Moller, Maersk, Carowinds Amusement Park, US National Whitewater Center and Bank of America Stadium.

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.

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 92 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering 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 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 82 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, 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®.  For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws.  Must be of legal drinking age.
**Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.