Homewood Opens in Macon, GA

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. February 20, 2009

FEBRUARY 20, 2009 - Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in Macon, Georgia. The four-story, 99-suite hotel was developed and will be managed by PHD Hotels, Inc. of Auburn, Alabama.

"We continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and feel this property helps to fill a need in the suburban area of Macon," said Cathy Garofalo, general manager. "Whether traveling alone for business or with the entire family, guests can indulge in the comforts of home at Homewood Suites(R). 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 - Macon North offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom suites, and seven handicap accessible suites. Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start(R) hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center-the "Lodge"-a Welcome Home(R) 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, local art by Betty Bivins Edwards, and 800 square feet of meeting space.

The hotel is conveniently located off of I-75 at Bass Rd. in an area of north Macon that is seeing tremendous growth in upscale residential, retail and office space. Major nearby corporations include the Georgia Farm Bureau, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, and IKON Office Solutions, Inc. Guests can enjoy many restaurants that are close to the hotel including Marco Italian Restaurant, Bonefish Grille, and Outback Steakhouse. Nearby attractions include the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, and the Ocmulgee National Monument & Indian Mounds. Macon also hosts annual events such as the Cherry Blossom Festival in March, which is held close to the hotel in nearby Downtown Macon.

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(R) 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 StudySM**; and placed number one in the Upscale Extended Stay Hotel category in Business Travel News 2008 hotels rankings by corporate travel buyers.

To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME?. For more information on consumer programs, visit the brand's guest portal at SuiteLiving.com. Homewood Suites by Hilton participates in Hilton HHonors(R), the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles(R) and No Blackout Dates.

Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,200 hotels and 545,000 rooms in 77 countries, 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(R), Conrad(R) Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand VacationsTM, Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), Home2 Suites by HiltonTM and The Waldorf=Astoria CollectionTM. For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonfamily.com.

*Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.