Developed and Owned by Star Global Ventures, Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia/Laurel Opens
LAUREL, MD. and MCLEAN, VA. - August 14, 2015 - Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia/Laurel.
"Opening an additional hotel within the D.C. area in less than five months speaks to the continued success of the Homewood Suites brand," said Vikrant Bhasin, general manager. "Providing guests with complimentary daily hot breakfast and all-suite accommodations, our extended-stay hotel is ideal for visitors to Columbia and Laurel whether they are here for a night, week or month."
Developed and owned by Star Global Ventures, Homewood Suites Columbia/Laurel is helping to meet traveler demand in the D.C. metro area, as visitor volume is expected to increase by two- to three-percent each year through 2017*. The new hotel will feature 114 rooms which will be a combination of studio, one and two bedroom suites.
Located at 7531 Montpelier Road, Homewood Suites Columbia/Laurel is located near many shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation options. Guests have convenient access to Johns Hopkins University and Centennial Park in Ellicott City, where they can enjoy the beautiful 2.4 mile lake.
Offering guests inviting, generous all suite-accommodations including fully equipped kitchens and complimentary internet, additional essentials include free daily full-hot breakfast and complimentary evening social Monday-Thursday. In addition, Homewood Suites by Hilton offers a complimentary grocery shopping service,** fitness center and indoor pool, enabling travelers to "stay in the groove."
Homewood Suites Columbia/Laurel participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, digital check-in and no booking fees only when they book directly through Hilton. For more information or to make a reservation, visit Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia/Laurel or call +1 240 360 2725.
Read more about Homewood Suites by Hilton at www.homewoodsuites.com and www.news.homewoodsuites.com.
About Homewood Suites by Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand with 370 locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada, is an award-winning leader that has been named "Top Upscale Extended-Stay" hotel by J.D. Power the last six years. The first choice for guests seeking comfortable accommodations when traveling for an extended or quick overnight stay, Homewood Suites offers inviting, generous suites, featuring separate living and sleeping areas, and fully-equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators. Additional value-driven essentials include: complimentary Internet, a daily full-hot breakfast and complimentary evening social every Monday-Thursday. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their exact room from a digital floor plan and customize their room prior to arrival with amenity requests. Homewood Suites is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. For more information on the extended-stay advantage, visit www.homewoodsuites.com or news.homewoodsuites.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,440 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 730,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information.
Contact:
Vikrant Bhasin, General Manager
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia/Laurel
[email protected]
240 360 2725
Jennifer Hughes
[email protected]
901 374 6518
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