Press Release
April 4, 2001
HOUSTON & WOODLANDS, TX -- Homewood Suites® by Hilton, the national chain of all-suite, residential-style
hotels targeting extended-stay travelers, yesterday announced the grand opening of the 91-suite Houston/The Woodlands
Homewood Suites by Hilton in Texas. The franchised property is owned by Kalpna Limited Partnership.
``The need for hotels that cater to guests staying five or more consecutive nights greatly exceeds the available
supply,'' said Ken Patel, Kalpna vice-president of operations. ``Our new facility was created specifically to meet
the special needs of travelers who stay at a property for extended amounts of time. We offer spacious, residential-style
suites with fully equipped kitchens and separate sleeping and living areas that are large enough for work, study,
entertaining or relaxing.
``Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels have a home-like atmosphere that appeals to business travelers who stay for
a few nights or a few weeks, as well as families vacationing with children and weekend travelers seeking a get-away
retreat.'' Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet in the property's hospitality center--the ``Lodge,'' an
evening manager's reception Monday through Thursday with complimentary light meal and beverages, an executive business
center, exercise facilities and a convenience store.
Located at 29813 I-45 North in The Woodlands, Texas, the three-story hotel is located within miles of the Woodlands
Mall, a number of entertainment venues and the Town Center Office Park. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool
with natural rock waterfall and fiber optic lighting, hot tub, large veranda with ceiling fans and barbeque grills,
exercise room, executive business center and more than 2,400 square feet of meeting space.
Launched in 1989, Homewood Suites hotels target guests staying five nights or more who prefer high-quality, residential-style,
all-suite lodging for a price comparable to a stay at a traditional hotel. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen,
featuring a microwave oven, refrigerator with ice-maker and twin-burner stove with all the necessary pots, pans
and utensils. Additionally, suites contain two remote-controlled televisions, videocassette player, ceiling fans,
iron/ironing board, two telephones with data ports and free local calls.
Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can earn HHonors points in addition to airline miles for
every qualifying stay at any Homewood Suites by Hilton. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows its members
to reap Double Dip® earnings by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and hotel points with each qualifying
stay.
Homewood Suites by Hilton is a part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality
company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 1,800 hotels, resorts, and vacation ownership
properties. Its portfolio includes many of the industry's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including
Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites® Hotels, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Harrison
Conference Centers®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Homewood Suites® by Hilton, Red Lion Hotels & Inns®,
and Conrad International®.
Hotel Amenities
- Complimentary pantry breakfast with fresh items baked daily - Evening managers reception, Monday through Thursday with beverages and a light meal - Heated outdoor swimming pool with natural rock waterfall accented by fiber optic lighting - On-site fitness center - 24-hour executive business center - More than 2,400 square feet of meeting space - Guest laundry - Suite Shop convenience store - Complimentary grocery shopping service - The ``Lodge''--a homelike setting in which to relax, complete with comfortable seating and a hand carved winding oak staircase Suite Amenities
- One- and two-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping areas - Two remote controlled televisions and video cassette recorders - Two telephones with dataports and high-speed Internet access - Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, coffee maker, twin-burner stove and all the necessary pots, pans and utensils - Tile floors in bath and kitchen - Granite counters in kitchen and bath - Some suites have a fireplace and Jacuzzi
To make reservations at any Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel or to request a free national directory, guests may
access hotel information on the worldwide web at www.homewood-suites.com,
or call the toll-free national reservation number, 1-800-CALL-HOME (1-800-225-5466). A special toll-free reservation
number also is available for hearing-impaired guests, 1-800-451-HTDD.
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Contact:
Hilton Brand Communications
Melissa O'Brien/Laschandra Diggs
901/374-5534
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Daly Gray Public Relations
Chris Daly, 703/435-6293