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Driftwood Hospitality Completes Conversion and Opens
the 520-room Hilton Tampa Downtown in Florida

A $13 Million Renovation is Underway at the Property


February 15, 2013 - TAMPA, Fla.
- Hilton Tampa Downtown announced its opening to travelers today. The hotel opening represents the first Driftwood Hospitality owned and managed property in downtown Tampa. Hilton Tampa Downtown was converted from Hotel Tampa located at 211 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602.

Hilton Tampa Downtown offers a premier location convenient to The Tampa Convention Center and only 15 minutes from the Tampa International Airport. The hotel is walking distance to several restaurants and local attractions.The 17-story 520 room Hilton Tampa Downtown provides an upscale, elegant environment for today's corporate or leisure traveler. The hotel features the Avanzare Restaurant and Bar, a business center, fitness center, valet parking, and 30,000 sq. ft. of function space. The hotel is undergoing a full renovation to include the public space, restaurant, bar and guest rooms. Hilton Tampa Downtown will also be adding a full Starbucks to enhance the guest experience.

"We are excited to bring the first full service Hilton to downtown Tampa, as well as the $13 million renovation that is underway" said Nabil Salloum, general manager, Hilton Tampa Downtown.

Hilton Tampa Downtown offers a variety of scenic room types including 14 unique suites. Hilton Tampa Downtown is open for business and reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HILTONS or by visiting our website at www.tampadowntown.hilton.com.

Media can access information about Hilton Tampa Downtown at http://news.hilton.com/tampa.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Today, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 550 hotels in 80 countries and the brand remains synonymous with "hotel." Access the latest Hilton news at news.hilton.com or begin your journey at www.hilton.com. Social media users can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltonhotels, www.facebook.com/hilton and www.youtube.com/hilton. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

Contact:

Lori Duke
Hilton Tampa Downtown
+1 813 204 3000
[email protected]



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