92-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Jackson/Ridgeland Opens in Mississippi
RIDGELAND, MS - August 22, 2013 - Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand by Hilton Worldwide designed for modern business travelers and extended-stay guests, today announced the opening of its 21st U.S. hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton Jackson/Ridgeland. The first guest to check-in yesterday received a gift bag filled with Home2 merchandise.
"Jackson and its surrounding communities are a growing hub for major businesses and recreational attractions, making it an ideal location to grow our presence in Mississippi," said Bill Duncan, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton. "Home2 Suites offers a unique extended stay experience for savvy, value-oriented business and leisure travelers, and we look forward to introducing guests and the local community to our hip and humble approach."
The four-story, 92-suite hotel is located at 526 Evergreen Street, Ridgeland, Miss., located just off I-55 and a short distance from many shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Nearby attractions include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Natchez Trace Parkway, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Renaissance at Colony Park. The property is owned by New Vision Ridgeland Hotel, LLC, and is managed by New Vision Hotel Management.
The hotel offers easy access to technology and inviting community spaces, as well as the trademark Home2 Suites amenities standard in all properties, such as the Oasis lobby area, the Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, the Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, and the free continental breakfast at the Inspired Table that includes a variety of morning favorites like a hot breakfast sandwich. The hotel also features an outdoor saline pool and patio with gas grills and a fire pit for guests' use. Additionally, guests can easily access the City of Ridgeland's recreational trail, which is located steps away from the hotel.
Home2 Suites by Hilton currently operates 21 hotels in nine states, with over 70 properties in its development pipeline. The brand will open its first property in Queretaro, Mexico later this year and has signed its first deal to open a property in Edmonton, Canada. Future properties are slated for many of the nation's major markets, including Houston, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Home2 Suites Jackson/Ridgeland participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates.
About Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton, the newest addition to the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, is a mid-tier, extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations, flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. As the fastest growing brand in the history of Hilton Worldwide, Memphis, Tenn.-based Home2 Suites offers a complimentary breakfast selection; innovative and customizable guest room design; combination laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations. For more information about Home2 Suites by Hilton visit http://news.home2suites.com. For information on franchising opportunities, visit http://www.home2franchise.com/
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Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered 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 4,000 hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, 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®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
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