Homewood to Build in Birmingham Area

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. March 25, 2009

MARCH 25, 2009 - Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the approval of a franchise application for the construction of a new hotel in Homewood, Ala. To be located at I-65 and Lakeshore Dr., the hotel is set to break ground within the next year, with an anticipated opening in 2011. The five-story hotel will contain 94 guest suites, fitness center, outdoor pool and 1,000 square feet of meeting space. Franchisee holder for the new project is Chiman S. Patel.

"We are excited to develop a quality extended-stay hotel at an excellent location just minutes from downtown and UAB," said Patel. "Our suites will offer both leisure and business travelers a spacious room at an exceptional value."

This Homewood, Ala. location will be the ninth property for the brand in the state of Alabama. Two Homewood Suites hotels are under construction in the Birmingham area and another in Mobile. Currently opened hotels include those in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Daphne, and Montgomery.

"Homewood is thrilled to further increase our footprint in the Birmingham region and continue our expansion in the state of Alabama," said Bill Duncan, Global Head, Brand Management. "In times of economic uncertainty, travelers are turning to brands they can trust and those that offer real value. Our franchisees are looking for a smart investment with solid returns."

Guest amenities at Homewood Suites 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.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 265 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.