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Mass Mutual/Cornerstone Advisors Opens 
University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center, 
a Doubletree® hotel, in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla./BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - June 12, 2000-- Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced the grand opening of its newest property, the 248-room University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center, a Doubletree® hotel, in Gainesville, Fla., representing another addition to the company�s nationwide collection of full-service university hotels and conference centers.
 
The newly constructed University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center is owned by Mass Mutual/Cornerstone Advisors and managed by DT Management, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

�Doubletree has a long-standing reputation for understanding the intricacies of operating a hotel in a university environment,� said Dieter Huckestein, president - hotel division for Hilton Hotels Corporation. �The University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center includes all of the unique features and services that academic and professional travelers are looking for in an upscale, full-service hotelof this caliber, and will undoubtedly become an excellent centerpiece in the Gainesville community.� 

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company(Owner) Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, Inc.(Advisers)

MassMutual, established in 1851 and headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, is
considered one of the nation's oldest and most respected life insurance companies.

MassMutual provides a broad portfolio of insurance, money management and asset
accumulation products and services for individuals and businesses. Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, established in 1994 and headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, is a registered investment advisor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of MassMutual, for which it manages their real estate equity portfolio. Cornerstone presently owns 24 first-class,
deluxe hotels and conference centers which are located throughout the United States and Canada.

With two adjoining seven-story towers, the University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center features full concierge and bellman services; express check-in and check-out; a state-of-the-art business center; a gift shop; and a complimentary shuttle service to Gainesville Regional Airport, the University of Florida campus and points of interest in the Gainesville area.

The property introduces Gainesville�s newest, state-of-the-art conference center�a specialized meeting facility geared to hosting small to medium-sized meetings, training sessions, educational think tanks and conferences. Built to the stringent standards of the International Association of Conference Centers, the 25,000-square-foot conference center features 13 meeting rooms, a 7,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, spacious pre-function areas and the capacity to serve up to 700 people. 
Managed by Harrison Conference Centers, a division of Hilton Hotels Corporation, the conference center features state-of-the-art technology for meetings, including a direct, fiber-optic link to the University of Florida GatorLink/Internet-2 network.

Standard guest room accommodations and features include all of the comforts of home including a sitting area with a plush easy chair and ottoman, a hairdryer; a coffee maker, and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, cable television, wireless cable Internet access and interactive guest services, are also provided by On Command Corporation.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include high-speed Internet access, a spacious work desk with armchair; a telephone equipped with two lines, speakerphone capabilities, data ports and voice mail; and a complimentary daily newspaper.
Recreational facilities consist of a fitness center; an outdoor pool and a whirlpool. Golf and tennis facilities also are located nearby.

The University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center is proud to present Albert�s, a fine dining restaurant featuring an exceptional presentation of American and Continental cuisine.  For those who want to enjoy the residential setting of their guest room, food service also is available from early morning to late at night.
 

Wende Blumberg, GM
�The University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center offers a wonderful retreat with a combination of contemporary guest amenities and the finest in Floridian hospitality,� said Wende Blumberg, general manager of the hotel. �Guests will appreciate the residential feel of the hotel, which is just minutes from the University of Florida and historic, downtown Gainesville.�

The University of Florida Hotel & Conference Center is located just ten miles from Gainesville Regional Airport and adjacent to the University of Florida, near the intersection of Interstates 75 and Highway 24. 

 

The hotel�s address is: 1714 S.W. 34th Street, Gainesville, Fla. 32607; phone:
352/371-3600; fax: 352/371-0306. The hotel is centrally situated near all major business and commercial centers and just minutes from the Center for the Performing Arts, Harn Museum, Florida Museum of Natural History, Devil�s Millhopper State Geological Site, Fred Bear Museum, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and the Payne�s Prairie State Preserve.

Hilton Hotels Corporation currently manages several hotels affiliated with and located on the campuses of some of the nation�s most prestigious colleges and universities. Through its Doubletree® and Harrison Conference Centers® brands, this collection of university hotels and conference centers has been tailored to create the perfect setting for academic and continuing education sessions, coupled with a focus and commitment to the needs of the university community.

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Contact:
Hilton Brand Communications
310/205-4545
http://www.hilton.com
Jeanne Datz, [email protected]

Doubletree Gainesville Hotel & Conf. Center
Karl Kaufmann, 352/371-3600


 
Also See: Alachua County Hotel & Motel Association Created / March 1998 
IClub Hotel by Doubletree Brand Dropped by Promus; 25 Hotels to be Re-named Doubletree Clubs / Aug 1999 

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