Homewood Suites Opens in Slidell, LA

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. October 15, 2010

October 14, 2010 - Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, announces the opening of its newest property in Slidell, La. The four-story, 84-suite hotel is owned and managed by Travel Choice, Inc. General Manager Pablo Melendez has been in the hotel industry for 21 years, and is supported by Director of Sales, Valerie Tappel-Waeltz, who has 12 years of local experience.

“Travelers are not only looking for high quality, but a true bundled value offering as well,” said Melendez. “We offer that with standard amenities such as fully-equipped kitchens, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas in all of our suites.”

Homewood Suites by Hilton Slidell offers studio and one-bedroom suites, with additional guest amenities including a daily complimentary full hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center—the “Lodge”—a full evening meal with beverages* Monday-Thursday evenings and a 24-hour on-site Suite Shop with local flair. The hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool, fully-equipped fitness center, sports court, executive business center, and nearby golf courses and recreational activities.

Located at 175 Holiday Blvd. in Slidell, the quaint community on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain is home to amazing restaurants, beautiful homes and an array of excellent antique stores. A few of the attractions nearby include Bayou Country General Store, Antique District, Gulf Coast Casinos, Pontchartrain Vineyards, Slidell Museum, swamp tours, as well as the sights and sounds of New Orleans, which is just 30 minutes away. The hotel is also centrally located near several major employers, including Stennis Space Center, Michoud Space Center, Textron, Rooms-To-Go distribution center, Northrop Grumman, Folgers Coffee and JM Smucker.

About Homewood Suites
Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 300 hotels open with approximately 100 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.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.