Company Press Release
February 11, 2000
BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- Hilton Hotels Corp. has announced the opening of the newly constructed 191-room Hilton Naples
& Towers, representing another addition to Hilton's roster of first-class franchise hotels.
The hotel's ideal location -- three blocks from Clam Pass Beach on the Gulf of Mexico and across the street from
the upscale Waterside Shops of Pelican Bay -- will appeal greatly to leisure travelers, while its 8,350 square
feet of meeting and banquet space will cater to the meetings market.
The Hilton Naples & Towers is operated under a license agreement between an affiliate of Cooper Cos. and Hilton
Inns Inc., the franchise subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corp.
``Offering the best in first-class services and features, the Hilton Naples & Towers will stand out among its
competition as a superb hotel within the Naples market,'' said Dieter Huckestein, executive vice president and
president-hotel division for Hilton Hotels Corp. ``The property also will benefit from the support of Hilton's
global sales force, popular marketing programs and its worldwide reservations service.''
``The Mediterranean-style Hilton Naples & Towers represents a beautiful complement to the Naples area,'' said
Clark Hill, general manager of the hotel. ``Its fabulous location will attract travelers who want to experience
the dynamic community of Naples, a growing area for travel and tourism.''
The hotel's interior design features millwork marble and colorful art deco furnishings. Each guest room includes:
an oversized work desk, ergonomic chair, two telephones with voice mail (including a cordless phone), high-speed
Internet access, a leisure chair with ottoman, remote-controlled television, a television speaker in the bathroom,
a refrigerator/honor bar, a clock radio, coffee maker and hair dryer.
In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, satellite cable television, video games
and interactive Hilton guest services, are provided by On Command Corp.
The exclusive Towers/Concierge level offers separate check-in, private access to the floor, a private lounge, complimentary
continental breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres, evening turndown service and upgraded amenities.
For meetings and conferences, the hotel offers 8,350 square feet of space conveniently located on one floor, including
10 meeting rooms, an executive boardroom, a 4,740 square-foot ballroom with high ceilings and state-of-the-art
audio/visual equipment. The hotel also features a business center that offers photocopying and facsimile services,
personal computers and printers.
Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can earn HHonors points in addition to airline miles for
every qualifying stay at the Hilton Naples & Towers. HHonors is the only hotel frequent guest program that
allows any of its members to reap Double Dip® earnings by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and
hotel points with each qualifying stay.
The hotel also is the home of Shula's Steakhouse, ranked among the top 10 Steak Houses in America.
In addition to offering an oversized, heated outdoor swimming pool with a large terrace and waterfall, the hotel
features a complete fitness center. Complimentary shuttle service is available between the hotel and the beach.
The Hilton Naples & Towers also is convenient to golf courses and major attractions, including Naples Philharmonic,
Olde Naples, Tin City, the Conservancy, Corkscrew Swamp, The Village on Venetian Bay, and Everglades National Park.
Located on U.S. Highway 41, 20 miles from SW Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, the hotel's address is:
5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Fla., 34103; phone: 941/430-4900; fax: 941/430-4901.
Hilton Hotels Corp. is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns,
manages or franchises 1,700 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties.
Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton,
Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Harrison Conference Centers, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Red Lion
Hotels & Inns and Conrad International.
Reservations can be made for any hotel or resort in the new family of Hilton brands through a professional travel
agent or by contacting the following:
BRAND NAME WEB SITE ADDRESS PHONE Hilton®, Hilton Garden Inn® www.hilton.com 1-800-HILTONS Doubletree® www.doubletreehotels.com 1-800-222-TREE Embassy Suites® www.embassy-suites.com 1-800-EMBASSY Hampton Inn® www.hampton-inn.com 1-800-HAMPTON Harrison Conference Centers® www.harrisonconference.com 1-800-HCC-MEET Homewood Suites® www.homewood-suites.com 1-800-CALL-HOME Red Lion Hotels and Inns® www.redlion.com 1-800-RED-LION Conrad International www.conradinternational.com 1-800-HILTONS
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