MEMPHIS, Tenn. Nov. 6, 2001 Embassy Suites Hotels®, the national brand of upscale, all-suite hotels, has announced the opening of the newly constructed 375-suite Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim-South, in Garden Grove, Calif.

The Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim-South is owned by Landmark Hotels LLC of Newport Beach, Calif. Hilton Hotels Corp. manages the hotel.

"Ideally situated one mile from both the Disneyland® Resort area and the Anaheim Convention Center, the Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim-South will appeal greatly to both leisure and business travelers," said Stephanie Toller, general manager.

"Our upscale, traditional suite concept caters to families who want to spread out and enjoy two rooms for about the price of a first-class hotel room and business travelers who want to separate their work space from their personal space. Factor in the daily complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening Manager's Reception and our value proposition is incomparable," Toller added.

Decorated in a vibrant and colorful African theme, the hotel features a lush atrium with a 14-foot cascading waterfall and tranquil streams.

Appealing to the culinary senses, the Serengeti Grill features contemporary California cuisine. Complimentary, full cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily for every guest, and an evening Manager's Reception features refreshments and hors d'oeuvres, ideal for families and for business travelers who want to wind down their business discussion over a drink with associates. Room service also is available.

Catering to meeting attendees, the hotel features nearly 30,000 square feet of meeting and function space that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Specifically, there are three Executive Boardrooms, 12 Conference Suites and a 10,000 square-foot Landmark Ballroom divisible into three equal-sized salons. State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment is available to enhance business meetings and special functions.

Business travelers can utilize the business center for a variety of services, including printing, photocopying and faxing, among other services.

Recreational facilities include a game room, fitness center, outdoor pool and a whirlpool, while several golf courses are located within a few miles of the hotel. A gift shop is available for guests' convenience.

Spacious, two-room suites include a separate living area with a sofa bed, dining area and wet bar; a private bedroom and bath; remote-controlled televisions with cable and in-room movies in both rooms; two dual-line telephones with voice mail; a work desk; a refrigerator; microwave oven; and coffeemaker. All suites open to the lush atrium below.

Tickets to attractions within the Disneyland Resort can be purchased at the hotel front desk. Complimentary shuttle service is available to Disneyland Resort attractions.

Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can earn Points & Miles(TM) for the same stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim-South. HHonors® is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip® by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and hotel points with the same stay.

The Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim-South is situated 12 miles from John Wayne/Orange County Airport, 36 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and within a mile of hundreds of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Knott's Berry Farm, the Orange County Performing Arts Center, The San Diego Zoo® and Wild Animal Park® are within driving distance. The hotel's address is: 11767 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Calif. 92840; phone: 714/539-3300; fax: 714/539-4600.

Including the Anaheim-South property, there are six Embassy Suites Hotels in the Orange County area, representing 1,620 total suites.

Embassy Suites Hotels, in 1983, was the first all-suite upscale hotel brand to enter the industry and today has more than 160 hotels.

Embassy Suites Hotels is a part of Hilton Hotels Corp., an internationally recognized, pre-eminent 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, 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 or reservations at the new Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim-South, call 800-EMBASSY, visit the brand's Web site at www.embassysuites.com or call the hotel directly at 714/539-3300.