Homewood Suite Opens in Fort Smith, AR

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. June 15, 2009

JUNE 15, 2009 - Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, announced the opening of its newest property in Fort Smith, Ark. The four-story, 88-suite hotel is owned and managed by Marion Driscoll Hotel Group. General Manager, Pam Scheurer has been in the hospitality industry for 30 years and previously managed three hotels in the Fort Smith area.

"We continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and feel this property helps to fill a need in the area of Fort Smith that surrounds the airport," said Scheurer. "Whether traveling alone for business or with the entire family, guests can indulge in the comforts of home at Homewood Suites. In times where both business and leisure travelers are pinching pennies, we offer a great value with standard amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas."

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Smith offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, and five handicap accessible suites. Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center-the "Lodge"-a Welcome Home reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, an executive business center, and a 24-hour on-site pantry. This hotel also offers a swimming pool, sports court, and 850 square feet of meeting space.

Located at 7300 Phoenix Avenue, the hotel is conveniently situated close to the airport and near a variety of shopping choices for guests. Major nearby corporations include Rheem, Hiram Walker, MacSteel, and Owens Corning. Guests can enjoy many restaurants that are close to the hotel including Red Lobster, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, and Lin's Chinese Garden. Nearby attractions include Ben Geren Park, Janet Huckabee Nature Center, and Historic Downtown Fort Smith.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 270 hotels open with approximately 120 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.

The 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 and 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.

For more information on consumer programs, visit the brand's guest portal at SuiteLiving.com. Homewood Suites by Hilton participates in Hilton HHonors.