Garden Inn

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif / Hilton Hotels Corp. today announced the opening of the 148-room Hilton Garden Inn® New York/Staten Island, on Staten Island, N.Y., representing another addition to the brand's growing collection of more than 120 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across the United States, Canada and Mexico and the brand's debut in one of the boroughs of New York City.

Nicotra Group owns and manages the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island, under a licensing agreement with Hilton Inns Inc., the franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corp.

"We are pleased to announce that the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island is Hilton Hotel Corporation's first property on Staten Island. Leisure and business travelers visiting the various attractions and corporations on Staten Island no longer have to travel to New York City or New Jersey to find a first-rate lodging and meeting facility," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn for Hilton Hotels Corp.

"Hilton Garden Inn hotels are quickly becoming the trusted brand that provides each guest with what they need in convenient locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico."

A high-rise, six-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island features: the Pavilion Pantry® convenience mart with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill® restaurant, offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; eight meeting rooms with 10,500 square feet of flexible meeting space; a 24-hour complimentary business center; and an on-site 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 include on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: a spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable computer; high-speed Internet access; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.

Hotel recreational facilities consist of a fitness room, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and walking trail. Beaches, parks, tennis courts and golf courses also are nearby.

"The Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island is surrounded by nearly 2 million square feet of office space occupied by corporations such as American Express, Merill Lynch and AT&T," said John Caltabiano, vice president and general manager - Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island. "The hotel's versatile meeting facilities, combined with the close proximity to major corporations and attractions on Staten Island, makes us a perfect choice for the meeting planner or leisure traveler."

Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can earn Points & Miles(TM) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip® by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay. Hilton HHonors® provides more rewarding choices than ever before with more than 70 major airline, car rental and other travel-related companies.

Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of Hilton's franchise growth strategy. More than 225 Hilton Garden Inn properties are currently open or under development in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island address is 1100 South Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. 10314; phone: 718/477-2400; fax: 718/477-5620. The hotel is situated at the foot of the Geothal's Bridge which connects Staten Island to Central New Jersey near the intersections of Interstate Highways 278 and 440. The Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island is only 15 minutes from Newark Airport and 25 minutes from downtown Manhattan.

Hilton Garden Inn is part of Hilton Hotels Corp., recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,000 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 Co.®, Homewood Suites® by Hilton and Red Lion Hotels & Inns®.

To find out more about Hilton Garden Inn hotels or make reservations, visit the Web site at www.hiltongardeninn.com or call 1-800-HILTONS from the United States and Canada.

Jeanne Datz Rice
Hilton Hotels Corporation Communications
+1 310 205-4545
Hilton