Press Release
February 5, 2001
BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced the openings of the 263-room Hilton Austin Airport
and the 224-room Hilton Dallas/Park Cities in Texas, representing the first full-service hotel additions to the
Hilton brand portfolio in 2001.
The newly built Hilton Austin Airport is owned by Landmark Hospitality, LP, managed by Bass Hotels & Resorts
and operated under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation. The newly
built Hilton Dallas/Park Cities is owned by R.M. Crowe Company, managed by Meristar Hotels & Resorts and operated
under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.
``These two new hotels in Austin Airport and Dallas/Park Cities strengthen and complement our portfolio of 20 first-class,
full-service hotels in major cities and destinations throughout the state of Texas,'' said Robert E. Dirks, senior
vice president -- brand management & marketing for the Hilton brand. ``More than 80 years ago, Conrad Hilton
opened his first hotel in Texas, and these two new hotels continue Hilton's proud tradition of offering first-class
service and accommodations to our guests.''
Hilton Austin Airport
Situated in the administration building and officers' headquarters of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base and adjacent
to the main terminal of the new Austin Bergstrom International Airport, the Hilton Austin Airport provides the
world's travelers with 263 beautifully appointed guest rooms (including 11 suites), as well as 18 meeting rooms
with nearly 20,000 square feet of flexible convention space.
Standard guest room accommodations feature a sitting area with an easy chair; a hairdryer; a make-up mirror; and
an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, cable television
and interactive Hilton guest services, are provided. For the business traveler, guestrooms include an ergonomic
work desk; high-speed Internet access; and two telephones equipped with two lines, speakerphone, data ports, and
voice mail. A 24-hour business center also is available with computers as well as copying, printing and fax services.
The Hilton Austin Airport also features elegant executive rooms with upgraded amenities, complimentary continental
breakfast and an evening manager's reception.
For recreation, hotel guests have on-site access to a fitness center; an outdoor, heated swimming pool; a whirlpool;
a game room; and a walking trail. Golf facilities are located just minutes away.
``A new first-class international airport gateway to Austin deserves a new first-class hotel centerpiece such as
the Hilton Austin Airport,'' said Jack Swilley, hotel general manager. ``From extensive meeting facilities to the
latest in technological services, we are excited to represent a property that provides the premier amenities and
services that will continue to grow with the dynamic needs of the Austin community.''
The Hilton Austin Airport is located at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, just seven miles from downtown
Austin. The hotel is an easy drive to all major business centers and leisure attractions in the Austin area, including
the State Capitol, the University of Texas, the LBJ Presidential Library, the Austin Convention Center and the
world-famous 6th Street entertainment district. The Hilton Austin Airport's address is 9515 New Airport Drive,
Austin, Texas 78719; telephone: 512/385-6767; fax: 512/385-6763.
Hilton Dallas/Park Cities
Located in the Park Cities/Preston Center area of Dallas, the 11-story Hilton Dallas/Park Cities offers 224 luxurious
guest rooms, as well as nine meeting rooms and an executive boardroom with nearly 8,000 square feet of flexible
convention space.
Standard guest room accommodations include a sitting area with an easy chair; a 29-inch, high-definition television;
a hairdryer; an iron; and an ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand
movies, cable television and interactive Hilton guest services are provided. For the business traveler, guestrooms
include an oversized work desk; high-speed Internet access; and two telephones equipped with two lines, speakerphone,
data ports, and voice mail. A 24-hour business center also is available with computers as well as copying, printing
and fax services. An executive level provides a quiet lounge with continental breakfast and evening manager's reception.
The hotel features a pool and a whirlpool on the rooftop, providing spectacular views of Dallas. An on-site fitness
center with the latest in cardiovascular and aerobic equipment is available to guests. Tennis and golf facilities
are located just minutes away.
The Hilton Dallas/Park Cities is proud to showcase award-winning executive chef Billy Webb, formerly of Rooster,
who is developing one of the freshest new cuisine offerings in the Metroplex. A bar and 24-hour room service also
are available to guests.
``Hilton guests will enjoy a unique blend of upscale Texas hospitality and comfort at the new Hilton Dallas/Park
Cities,'' said Rob Palleschi, hotel general manager. ``Combined with the Hilton tradition of providing excellence
in service and accommodations, our 135 team members are thrilled to now offer a distinctive guest experience that
will quickly make our hotel a fixture in Dallas' finest social and business communities.''
Located one block from the Dallas North Tollway, the Hilton Dallas/Park Cities is located just five miles from
downtown Dallas, four miles from Dallas Love Field and 15 miles from Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport. The
hotel is an easy drive to all major business centers and leisure attractions in the Metroplex, including Southern
Methodist University, Reunion Arena, Highland Park Village and Texas Stadium. The Hilton Dallas/Park Cities' address
is 5954 Luther Lane, Dallas, Texas 75225; telephone: 214/368-0400; fax: 214/368-9571.
Hilton HHonors® Provides 55 More Rewarding Reasons To Stay
Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can earn Points & Miles(TM) for every qualifying stay
at the Hilton Dallas/Park Cities and the Hilton Austin Airport. 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. Hilton HHonors® partners with more than 55 major airline, car rental and other travel-related
companies.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops,
owns, manages or franchises approximately 1,900 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio
includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad(TM),
Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Harrison Conference
Centers®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Company®, Homewood Suites® by Hilton, and
Red Lion Hotels & Inns®.
For more information on the Hilton brand, visit the company's Web site at www.hilton.com
or call 800/HILTONS in the U.S. and Canada.
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Contact:
Hilton Brand Communications
Jeanne Datz or Thomas Wingham, 310/205-4545
jeanne_datz@hilton.com or thomas_wingham@hilton.com
http://www.hilton.com
or
Hilton Austin Airport
Jack Swilley, 512/385-6767
or
Hilton Dallas/Park Cities -- Miller & Strauss
Lindsey Miller, 214/292-3473
millerstrauss.lindsey@airmail.net