Fort Worth, TX. – March 12, 2012 – Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in Fort Worth, TX.  The 4-story, 90-suite hotel is owned by Platinum Hotels, Ltd and managed by LodgeStar Investments, Ltd.  General Manager Sunita Hira has been in the hotel industry for 18 years, and is supported by Director of Sales, Cheryl West who has 7 years of local experience.

“In times where guests are watching their bottom line carefully, Homewood Suites offers a true bundled value designed to please both business and leisure travelers,” said Hira.  “Homewood’s convenient in-room amenities and services include fully-equipped kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas in each of our suites.”

Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Worth West 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 a fully-equipped fitness center, 24-hour executive business center, nearby recreational activities and approximately 1,300 square feet of flexible meeting space.

Located at 6350 Overton Ridge Blvd, the hotel is conveniently situated at Bryant Irvin and I-20 in southwest Fort Worth.  The property is within minutes from all of the activities of downtown Fort Worth and major nearby employers include Alcon Labs, Halliburton, Lockheed Martin and Weatherford.

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. For more information, please visit www.homewoodsuites.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 offered 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 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 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®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

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