Homewood Suites Opens in Shreveport, LA

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. February 13, 2009

FEBRUARY 13, 2009 - Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in Shreveport, Louisiana. The four-story, 123-suite hotel is owned and managed by Dimension Development and is the first Homewood Suites in Northern Louisiana. General Manager Tom Lubbe has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 25 years in hotels ranging from Alaska to Florida. Tom is joined by Director of Sales Adrienne Thorpe who has worked in various positions within the hospitality industry in both catering and sales.

"We continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and feel this property helps to fill a need in the busy Shreveport area," said Lubbe. "Whether traveling alone for business or with the entire family, guests can indulge in the comforts of home at Homewood Suites?. In times where both business and leisure travelers are pinching pennies, we offer a great value with standard amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas."

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Shreveport offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom suites, and seven handicap accessible suites. Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start? hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center-the "Lodge"-a Welcome Home reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, an executive business center, and a 24-hour on-site pantry. The hotel also offers a swimming pool, sports court, and 2,046 square feet of meeting space.

Located at 5485 Financial Plaza, the hotel is conveniently located less than five miles away from Shreveport Regional Airport. Major nearby corporations include Frymaster, General Motors, International Paper, Schlumberger, and Tango Transport. Guests can enjoy many restaurants that are close to the hotel including Cracker Barrel, International House of Pancakes, Sammy's Smokehouse BBQ, and Crescent Landing. Nearby attractions include the Casino District, Louisiana Boardwalk, Independence Stadium, Festival Plaza, and the Shreveport Convention Center. Shreveport is also host to various annual events that are held near the hotel such as the Red River Revel Arts Festival in October, Mudbug Madness Festival in May, Mardi Gras in February and Holiday in Dixie in December.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 260 hotels open with approximately 130 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, additional guest features include an on-site Suite Shop convenience store, complimentary grocery shopping services, a complete business center, and laundry services at most locations.

The innovative brand is a guest favorite among both business and leisure travelers, consistently taking the top spot on key satisfaction studies. Homewood Suites by Hilton has been named "Best Value Hotel Chain" by Zagat Survey for three consecutive years (2007-2009); was awarded Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Extended-Stay Hotel Chains in J.D. Power & Associates 2008 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study; and placed number one in the Upscale Extended Stay Hotel category in Business Travel News 2008 hotels rankings by corporate travel buyers.