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The 128-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Opens in San Antonio, Texas
The Brand's Fourth Opened U.S. Property is Owned and Managed by Baywood Hotels
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News for the Hospitality Executive |
 McLean, VA (Oct. 3, 2011) – Home2 Suites by Hilton
celebrated
the opening of the brand’s fourth U.S. hotel in San Antonio, Texas
today. In the urban neighborhood of downtown San Antonio, this
adaptive reuse project has breathed new life into a local historic
landmark
building to create the latest hip and humble hotel.Home2 Suites San Antonio began construction in September 2010, and joins three other properties already open in Fayetteville, N.C., Layton, Utah, and Baltimore, Md. The first guest to check in today received a bottle of wine and a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Built inside the South Texas Building, the 14-story, 128-suite hotel is located at 603 Navarro Street in San Antonio’s central business district. This Beaux Arts style commercial/office building was first opened in 1919 as the Central Trust Company Building and is significant because of its uncommon style and its association with Sanguinet and Staats – one of Texas’ most prestigious, early 20th century architectural firms. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “It was a priority for us to maintain the integrity of this historic and beautiful structure throughout the construction process,” said Andy Rodriguez, Home2 Suites San Antonio General Manager. “We preserved the exterior and only made a few minor modifications to the interior while keeping to the prototype. The building is a pier and beam structure, which we incorporated into our design, and we were able to salvage all of the original windows and elevator doors.” The property is owned and managed by Baywood Hotels, one of the fastest growing hotel management and development companies in the country. Baywood Hotels also owns and manages Home2 Suites Baltimore, which celebrated its official grand opening on September 8. “Having built two out of four of the very first Home2 Suites properties, Baywood Hotels is a long-term partner of ours,” said Bill Duncan, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton. “San Antonio is an exciting new market for us, with so much to offer our guests and our newest hotel team, and we have every confidence Baywood will do an amazing job bringing Home2 Suites to life in this community.”
The San Antonio property features an indoor saline swimming pool and six different room layouts, with 96 king studio suites and 32 queen studio suites. The hotel also features easy access to technology and bright, inviting community spaces, as well as the trademark Home2 Suites amenities standard in all Home2 Suites hotels, such as the Oasis lobby area, the in-room working wall and the “Inspired Table” complimentary breakfast. The hotel’s proximity to the San Antonio River Walk provides convenient access for tourists and business travelers alike. Home2 Suites by Hilton has three hotels open (Fayetteville, N.C., Layton, Utah and Baltimore, Md.) with nearly 60 properties in the development pipeline. Nine properties are currently under active construction in Lexington Park, Md., West Valley City, Utah, North Charleston, S.C., D’Iberville, Miss., Nashville, Tenn., Frisco, Texas, Charlotte, N.C., Jacksonville, N.C. and Jackson/Ridgeland, Miss. Future properties are slated for many of the nation’s major markets, including Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Denver and two additional Home2 Suites are set to break ground in San Antonio later this year. Home2 Suites is also approved for expansion into Canada and Mexico. 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 www.home2mediacenter.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/ . 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 93 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 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries 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®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwideGlobalMediaCenter.com. |
| Contact: Jennifer Hughes Manager, Brand Public Relations Home2 Suites by Hilton +1 901 374 6053 Andrea Hurst Crosby~Volmer International Communications +1 405 487 7721 |
