Hampton Hotels Gives Treatment to an American Medical Institution

Hampton® Hotels` Save-A-Landmark® Program Refurbishes the Mayowood Mansion for
World Health Day

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
In honor of World Health Day, volunteers from Hampton® Hotels` Save-A-Landmark®
program (www.hamptonlandmarks.com) saluted Dr. Charles H. Mayo today by
contributing to the refurbishment of the Mayowood Mansion in Rochester, Minn.
Once the home of Dr. Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic - an internationally
recognized leader in research and treatment for medical illnesses - the Mayowood
Estate is now owned and operated by the History Center of Olmsted County (HCOC).

The restoration efforts called on more than a dozen volunteers from seven local
Minnesota Hampton hotels to sand, peel, prime and paint the exterior of the
estate and clean and polish the interior, including several precious Mayo family
antiques. Hampton contributed $9,000 and more than 75 volunteer hours towards
reviving the historical site.

"When we allowed the American public to vote online in order to choose which
landmarks we should refurbish in 2009, the community response was overwhelming,
with Mayowood Mansion receiving nearly 20,000 votes," said Judy Christa-Cathey,
vice president of brand marketing for Hampton Hotels. "The Mayo Clinic is a
profoundly important institution in Rochester, as well as in the United States,
creating the model for modern-day health care in our nation, and refurbishing
Mayowood pays tribute to the family that built that legacy."

The Mayowood Mansion was constructed in 1911 by Dr. Charles H. Mayo. Two
generations of the Mayo family lived in the mansion until 1965 when it was
donated to the Olmsted Historical Society. Charles H. Mayo, along with his
brother William J. Mayo, built a system that is the foundation for modern
medical education and integrated group practice healthcare in the United States
with the foundation of the Mayo Clinic.

At the center of the nearly 3,000 acre estate, the grandiose 38-room mansion and
beautiful surrounding gardens are the focal point for the many visitors that
tour the mansion to experience its unique architectural design. Because of the
Mayo family`s contributions and strong involvement in the Rochester community
over the years, Mayowood has become an important local landmark.

The refurbishment of Mayowood Mansion is Hampton`s second landmark refurbishment
for the 2009 "All-American Landmarks" campaign. This year, Hampton is devoted to
restoring sites that represent what it means to be American, such as the Robert
Frost Farm and Washington House, the "Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae."
Communities across the country showed their American spirit by casting thousands
of votes to help elect the nine landmarks that will be restored this year. The
public voted for their favorite "All-American Landmarks" in nine states,
including Minnesota, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina,
Oregon, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Each site that Save-A-Landmark will refurbish
reflects the individual personalities of the states and their residents, and
signifies defining moments in the country`s past.

Over the years, Hampton has worked to preserve 42 historical, fun and cultural
landmarks from the Carousel Gardens in New Orleans, La. to the historical
National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Mass. During this time, the
program has helped research landmarks in need, promoted landmark sites and their
importance, facilitated tens of thousands of volunteer hours, donated several
tons of supplies and worked with matching grants - all at an investment of more
than $3.5 million. Uniting its hotels together in the communities they serve,
Hampton employee-volunteers work hand-in-hand on the landmarks while Hampton
provides the financial support to refurbish selected sites. TheSave-A-Landmark
program has already successfully refurbished a landmark in 33 states, continuing
on with the ultimate goal to "save" a landmark from each of the 50 states by the
end of 2010.

About Hampton Hotels

Hampton, which includes Hampton Inn®, Hampton by Hilton® and Hampton Inn &
Suites® hotels, is a mid-priced leader in the lodging segment. Hampton is part
of Hilton Hotels Corporation, a leading global hospitality company, with more
than 3,200 hotels and 545,000 rooms in 77 countries and territories, with more
than 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises
some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton®,
Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Denizen Hotels, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®,
Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations,
Home2 Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria
Collection.

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www.hampton.com/pressandmedia.

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Hampton Brand Communications
Sheryl Shelton, 901-374-6383
sheryl.shelton@hilton.com
http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
or
Cohn & Wolfe
Melissa Brabender, 310-967-2978
melissa.brabender@cohnwolfe.com

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