Hilton Garden Inn Opens 1st LEED Gold Designed Hotel in Springfield, MO

125-room hotel is the first anticipated LEED Gold certified hotel in Missouri

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. March 17, 2011

Springfield, MO - March 16, 2011 - Hilton Garden Inn® the award-winning brand of upscale, yet affordable, hotels announced the opening of the 125-room Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 500 hotels worldwide.

The Hilton Garden Inn Springfield is managed by O'Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC of Springfield, Missouri, and is the first hotel in Missouri to be designed to meet LEED Gold standards, while being just the second Hilton Garden Inn in the country to meet these standards. Some of the sustainability features include a geothermal HVAC system in the pavilion and meeting areas, a salt water swimming pool, solar electrical system, full recycling and waste food composting system, and a public “green” building education program, just to name a few.

“We are very excited to be the first hotel in Missouri designed to meet LEED Gold standards, and to bring a real sustainability message and awareness to southwest Missouri,” said Michael Sorrell, the hotel's general manager. “Our location to a number of corporations and businesses, as well as many local attractions including, the Nature Center, Springfield Family YMCA, and the Battlefield Mall, make us a great hotel option for business and leisure travelers to Springfield.”

Situated just minutes from Bass Pro Shops, as well as major universities and colleges, the Hilton Garden Inn Springfield provides the amenities guests need to be successful while traveling.

The hotel features the brand's signature Garden Sleep System® bed - a revolutionary bed providing self-adjusting, pressure-free support. Guests will stay productive with both wired and WiFi Internet access in guestrooms and public spaces. The hotel also features an ergonomic Mirra® desk chair by Herman Miller; a spacious and clutter-free work desk; and two speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail. Guests will also benefit from the complimentary 24-hour business center, featuring Print Spots™ remote printing, which allows wireless printing from any laptop or PDA.

Guests can start off their day with a full-cooked-to-order breakfast featuring omelets, fruit, breads and the brand's signature waffle in the Pavilion Grill restaurant. The restaurant also serves cocktails and dinner, as well as evening room service. The Pavilion Pantry® is open 24 hours and features a complete selection of salty snacks, sweet treats, cold beverages as well as freshly prepared, frozen and microwaveable packaged items.

Other hotel amenities include: a glass-enclosed Pavilion lobby featuring a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; an easy-to-set alarm clock that allows guests to play their portable CD or MP3 player; 32” flat screen HDTVs in every room; an in-room “hospitality center” with a mini fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board.

The hotel's recreational facilities consist of a fitness center with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as an indoor swimming pool. Guests can also work out in the comfort of their own rooms by checking out a complimentary Stay Fit Kit® from the front desk. The kit offers an isometric and core body workout by accommodating three areas of training: Yoga, Pilates and Core, and features a Pilates band; Yoga mat, straps and brick; an 8 lb. abs ball, 3 lb. hand weights and a resistance rope.

The hotel also features more than 3500 square feet of meeting space, with onsite catering.
Hilton Garden Inn Springfield participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates. The hotel is conveniently located at 4155 South Nature Center Way; nearby Republic Road just off US 60, adjacent to the medical mile and Springfield's south side business corridor.

About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road — from our oh-so-comfortable Garden Sleep System® bed to complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms. So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home. For more information about our locations around the globe, visit www.hgi.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.

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 92 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 82 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.