Company Press Release
February 15, 2000
BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- Hilton Hotels Corp. today announced the opening of the 181-room Hilton Garden Inn® Portland/Lake
Oswego, in Lake Oswego, Ore., representing another addition to its growing roster of more than 60 Hilton Garden
Inn® hotels.
The newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego is owned by a subsidiary of Lodgian Inc., and operated
under a license agreement with Hilton Inns Inc., the franchise subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels
Corp.
``Hotel accommodations representing the upper end of the mid-priced hotel category are in high demand among cost-conscious
business travelers as well as leisure travelers seeking a weekend getaway or vacation,'' said Tom Keltner, executive
vice president and president, franchise hotel group for Hilton Hotels Corp. ``Hilton Garden Inn hotels are uniquely
designed to meet the needs of this burgeoning segment.''
A mid-rise, six-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego features: A signature glass-walled
Pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry(SM) with a selection of microwaveable packaged, refrigerated
and frozen items, and sundries; a restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast; a comfortable lounge area with
a television and fireplace; two meeting rooms representing 900 square feet of meeting space; a 24-hour, complimentary
business center; and a laundry facility.
Guest room accommodations and features include: A hospitality center with a microwave oven, coffee maker and mini
refrigerator; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board. 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.
Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: A spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable
computer; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped
with two lines, data ports and voice mail.
Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can earn HHonors points in addition to airline miles for
every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego. HHonors is the only hotel 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.
Recreational facilities consist of a fitness room, indoor swimming pool and a whirlpool.
``The hotel's business services and ideal location will appeal greatly to corporate clients conducting business
in Lake Oswego or within the greater Portland area,'' said David Norstedt, general manager.
Hilton Garden Inn developments represent the cornerstone of Hilton's franchise growth strategy. More than 200 Hilton
Garden Inn properties are expected to be open or under construction in the United States, Canada and Mexico by
year-end 2000.
The Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego's address is: 14850 Kruse Oaks Drive, Lake Oswego, Ore., 97035; phone:
503/684-8900; fax: 503/639-3359. The hotel is situated off Interstate 5 and Highway 217, eight miles from downtown
Portland, 20 miles from Portland International Airport.
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 (USA/CAN) 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 & Inns® www.redlion.com 1-800-RED-LION Conrad International® www.conradinternational.com 1-800-HILTONS
Outside the United States and Canada, reservations can be made by calling the nearest Hilton Reservations Worldwide
office.
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Contact:
Hilton Hotels Communications
Kendra Walker, 310/205-4545
kendra_walker@hilton.com
http://www.hilton.com