Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive BRAINTREE, Mass. – March 13, 2013 – StepStone Hospitality today announced that it has completed a renovation of Hampton Inn Boston-Braintree located at 215 Wood Road in Braintree, MA. “This renovation demonstrates our commitment to providing guests with the most up-to-date and high quality accommodations they’ve come to expect during their travels,” said Gary Hibyan, general manager. “When travelers visit Hampton Inn Boston-Braintree they will continue to find the friendly service and value-added amenities synonymous with the Hampton name, all backed by our 100% Hampton Satisfaction Guarantee.” As part of the renovation, improvements were made to the guestrooms and public space including Perfect Mix Lobby, renovated meeting space, and new guest rooms. The four-story, 103-room Hampton Inn Boston-Braintree is near such area attractions as South Shore mall, Braintree Hill Office Park, Battery March Office Park, and Crown Colony Office Park in Quincy. Standard hotel amenities include free hot breakfast, complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi access, indoor heated pool and hot tub, and a modern fitness center. Guestrooms are equipped with Clean and Fresh Hampton Beds, refrigerators, and microwave ovens. For further information or to make reservations for the Hampton Inn Boston-Braintree, please visit www.hampton.com or call 781-380-3300 or 1-800-HAMPTON. About Hampton Hotels The Hampton brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton, is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment. With nearly 1,900 properties globally, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company. All Hampton Hotels offer warm surroundings and a friendly service culture and personality, defined as “Hamptonality,” supported by its 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. High-quality accommodations, in-room conveniences and the latest technology, combined with numerous locations and consistent offerings, have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands globally. For more information about Hampton Hotels, please visit www.hampton.com or news.hampton.com or connect with us at www.faceboook.com/Hampton, www.Twitter.com/Hampton or www.youtube.com/Hampton. About Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide is a 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 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories 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.

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