Press Release
May 16, 2001
COLUMBUS, OH -- Homewood Suites® by Hilton, the national brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels targeting
extended-stay travelers, yesterday announced the grand opening of the 85-suite Columbus Airport Homewood Suites
by Hilton in Ohio.
The newly constructed hotel represents another addition to the growing roster of more than 100 hotels. The franchised
hotel is owned and managed by Arvind Sagar, Inc.
``The need for hotels that cater to guests staying five or more consecutive nights greatly exceeds the available
supply,'' said Caryn L. Toy, general manager. ``Our new facility was created specifically to meet the special needs
of these travelers. 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, as well as families
vacationing with children and weekend travelers seeking a getaway 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 2880 Airport Drive in Columbus Ohio, the four-story hotel is located within miles of the airport. Hotel
amenities include an indoor swimming pool, executive business center, exercise room, whirlpool, picnic area, high
speed Internet access and 1,200 square feet of meeting space.
Originally launched in 1989, Homewood Suites by Hilton 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,
a videocassette player, ceiling fans, an iron/ironing board, two telephones with data ports and free local calls.
Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can Double Dip® to earn Points & Miles(TM) for
every qualifying stay at any Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel.
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®.
The following service marks are owned by Hilton Hospitality, Inc.: Hilton®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Doubletree®,
Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Homewood Suites® by Hilton, Red
Lion Hotels & Inns®, Hilton Grand Vacations Company® and Conrad(TM). HHonors®, Double Dip®,
Double Dipping®, and Points & Miles(TM) are trademarks owned by Hilton HHonors Worldwide, L.L.C.
Columbus Airport Homewood Suites® by Hilton Fact Sheet
Hotel Amenities
Suite Amenities
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
Laschandra Diggs/Melissa O'Brien, 901/374-5534
or
Daly Gray Public Relations
Chris Daly, 703/435-6293