ARLINGTON, Texas, March 22, 2013  -- The Hilton Arlington Hotel, located near Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas between Dallas and Forth Worth, enters into the final phase of its extensive multimillion-dollar hotel renovation. The total hotel refresh will include all 308 guestrooms and suites, public corridors, lobby, meeting and event space, exterior facade, fitness and business centers, and executive lounge. The majority of the hotel renovation is expected to be complete by the end of 2013, while enhancements to the public areas of the hotel and its restaurant are scheduled for completion in early 2014. The hotel has completed the renovation of six guestroom floors and all of its 11,000-square-feet of meeting and function spaces.

The design of the Arlington, Texas hotel embraces the new global repositioning and design of the Hilton Hotels & Resorts® brand portfolio creating a gracious sense arrival for its guests and incorporates elements of the brand's new earthy design palette of blues, browns, and beige hues into its overall aesthetic.

"This renovation will enhance the traveling experience for our guests and will provide them with stylish new accommodations, functional work spaces, and a refreshing new environment for their travel to Arlington, Texas," says James Shandor , General Manager.

To kick off the final stages of its renovation, the Hilton Arlington launches its new campaign, "A Year of Change. 10 Million Reasons to Celebrate!" which is comprised of two components. The first is an effort to collect change at its front desk and restaurant from now through Spring 2014 with a goal to raise $2,014 for The Arlington Life Shelter, a local Texas organization that provides shelter and support to homeless families to assist them return to normal life and into society. The second is the launch of its contest on Friday, March 22 on Facebook.com/HiltonArlington to educate guests on its renovation progress and reward eligible Hilton Arlington Facebook fans with monthly grand prizes including weekend stays and dinner for two. Facebook fans will be able to enter the contest by sharing their personal story of how the Hilton Arlington changed their lives and gave them a reason to celebrate. Winners will be determined by random selection from all qualifying submissions.

The Hilton Arlington Hotel is located at 2401 East Lamar Boulevard in Arlington, Texas. For additional information about the Hilton Arlington Hotel, to make reservations or to plan an upcoming event, please contact the hotel at (817) 640-3322 or visit www.Arlingtontx.Hilton.com.