McLean, VA – April 26, 2012 – Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in Binghamton, NY.  The 4-story, 79-suite hotel is owned by Tom Bedosky and managed by TJ LLC.  General Manager Lynda Plain has been in the hotel industry for 25 years, and is supported by Director of Sales, Julie Coughlin who has 14 years of local sales experience.

“While designed for extended-stay guests, our spacious suites are perfect for both business and leisure travelers,” said Plain.  “Homewood Suites delivers the value that travelers are seeking today and let’s guests be at home with standard amenities including fully-equipped kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas.”

Homewood Suites by Hilton Binghamton/Vestal 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, and a 24-hour on-site pantry.  The hotel also offers an indoor pool, fully-equipped fitness center, sports court, nearby walking trails and recreational activities, 24-hour executive business center and approximately 700 square feet of flexible meeting space.

Located at 3603 Vestal Parkway East, the hotel is conveniently situated between Binghamton, Endicott and Johnson City, NY, with easy access to Route 17 (Future Route 86), I-81 and I-88.  The property is within minutes from Binghamton University Campus, Lockheed Martin Owego, retail stores and restaurants.

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.