Hilton Garden Inn(R) Celebrates Milestone 400th Hotel Opening at Ottawa Airport Location...

Hilton Garden Inn(R) Celebrates Milestone 400th Hotel Opening at Ottawa Airport Location in Canada

The Mid-Priced Hilton Garden Inn Shows Accelerated Growth With
Openings In North America and Europe
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Hilton Garden Inn(R), one of the fastest growing brands that is
part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, announced today the milestone
opening of its 400th location, the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The hotel represents the newest addition to
the brand's growing portfolio of hotels throughout North America and
Europe.

The Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport is operated by Bona Building
and Management, Ltd., under a license agreement with a subsidiary of
Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"We are thrilled to open our milestone 400th Hilton Garden Inn,
reflecting a growing demand by more and more travelers who are looking
for an upscale mid-priced lodging option when on the road for business
or leisure," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand
management, Hilton Garden Inn. "Our rapid expansion and the
significance of the milestone location in Canada is indicative of
developers increasingly seeking to build more Hilton Garden Inn
locations across North America, Europe, Central America and Asia."

In July 2008, Hilton Garden Inn opened 10 hotels with locations
in: Dallas/Richardson, Texas, Casper, Wyo., Louisville/Northeast, Ky.,
Riverhead, NY, Evansville, Ind., Detroit-Southfield, Mich., Sioux City
Riverfront, Iowa, Mobile West, Ala., Granbury, Texas and Luton North,
England, United Kingdom which represents 1,291 new rooms.

In August 2008, Hilton Garden Inn also opened 11 hotels--a record
number of openings in one month for the brand--with locations in
Palmdale, Calif., Tampa Airport/Westshore, Fla., Ottawa Airport,
Ontario, Canada; Huntsville/South, Ala., Melville, NY,
Toledo/Perrysburg, Ohio, Detroit/Novi, Mich., Montreal Centre-Ville,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Clarksville, Tenn., Merrillville Ind.,
Denver Tech Center Plaza, Colo., and the brand's first hotel in Russia
in the city of Perm - representing the addition of 1,794 rooms.

"Hilton Garden Inn will continue our expansion throughout North
America with 25-30 new locations to open by the end of the year. We
also will have new hotels opening in Europe including two additional
locations in Italy, in Bologna San Lazzaro and Milan Milapensa and one
in Costa Rica with the Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport - all
scheduled to open by December of this year," according to Kurre.

The Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport offers 167 guest rooms that
feature the Garden Sleep System(R) bed which enables guests to adjust
the firmness or softness of the bed; ergonomic Mirra(R) chair by
Herman Miller; complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in
guestrooms and public space; mobile printing to the hotel's
complimentary 24-hour business center; full service restaurant serving
freshly cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner; evening room service;
the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry(R) convenience market featuring a variety
of snack options, microwaveable meals, a selection of beverage options
and sundries; a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception
desk; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace;
twelve meeting rooms offering 7,152 square feet of flexible space and
an on-site guest laundry facility.

Guest room accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep
System(R) bed; high definition flat screen television; clock that
allows guests to play their portable CD or MP3 player; a "hospitality
center" that features a mini fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker;
a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an
iron and ironing board.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: ergonomic
Mirra(R) chair by Herman Miller; a spacious and clutter-free work
desk; electrical outlets at desk height; adjustable lighting and two
speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail.

"The Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport is located near many
businesses and attractions," said Franco Falcucci, hotel general
manager. "Upon walking through our hotel doors, guests will experience
our friendly hotel staff who look forward to making their stay as
enjoyable and carefree as possible."

Recreational facilities consist of a workout facility featuring
Precor state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training
equipment, Stay Fit Kits(R) available for complimentary check-out from
the front desk, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

The Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport participates in Hilton
HHonors(R), the only guest rewards program that offers Points &
Miles(R) and No Blackout Dates on rewards stays. Members of the Hilton
HHonors guest reward program can Double Dip(R) to earn both points and
miles for every stay at more than 3,000 Hilton Family hotels
worldwide. And with No Blackout Dates or capacity controls, as long as
a standard room is available for purchase, members can redeem HHonors
points for it.

Situated off Highway 417 at the Bronson Avenue exit, the new
Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport hotel is at 2400 Alert Road, Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada; phone: 613-288-9001; fax: 613-249-8729. Attractions
in the area include the Museum of Science and Technology and the
Aviation Museum. Nearby corporations include IBM, Lowe Martin and
Canadian Forces.

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand that
continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything
they need to be most productive on the road -- from complimentary
wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms and PrintSpotsTM
mobile printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center
to one of the most comfortable beds you will ever experience with the
Garden Sleep System(R). So whether on the road for personal or
business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services
for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while
away from home.

To make reservations or to find out more about the Hilton Garden
Inn Ottawa Airport, visit www.ottawaairport.hgi.com or call the hotel
directly.

For more information about Hilton Garden Inn locations throughout
North America and Europe or to find your next getaway, please visit
www.HGI.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.

Hilton Garden Inn Brand Communications
Agnes Sibal, (310) 205-4545
agnes.sibal@hilton.com
www.HGI.com

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