BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT - News) continues to monitor the status of Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The company reports that hotels in the metro New Orleans area and in the path of the hurricane are not taking arrivals within at least the next 24 hours, with status continually being monitored.

Guests whose travel plans have been disrupted directly by the storm are encouraged to contact Hilton Family toll-free reservations. Cancellation fees for transient business at hotels directly affected by the storm, or in areas experiencing mandatory evacuations are being waived for arrivals through Tuesday, August 30, 2005.

No major guest or team member injuries have been reported at the Hilton Family of Hotels. While no major structural damage has been reported, most hotels have reported water leaks, broken windows and minor stucco damage in various areas.

Hilton Family hotels that currently are accommodating guests in affected areas of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi are utilizing emergency generators.

As of 12:00 noon Pacific Time on August 29, 2005, following is the status:

Hilton Family Hotels Currently Accommodating Guests/Not Accepting Short-Term Arrivals Until at Least 9/1/05 (check with reservations prior to arrival):

Louisiana

  • Hilton New Orleans Riverside
  • Hilton New Orleans Airport
  • Doubletree Hotel New Orleans
  • New Orleans Lakeside Hotel
  • Embassy Suites Hotel Baton Rouge
  • Hampton Inn Baton Rouge
  • Hampton Inn Slidell
  • Hampton Inn Covington
  • Hampton Inn Hammond
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge

Alabama

  • Most hotels not taking new arrivals until at least September 1 (call
  • reservations to confirm date that new arrivals will be accepted)

Mississippi

  • Hilton Jackson
  • Hampton Inn Brookhaven
  • Hampton Inn Hattiesburg
  • Hampton Inn Laurel
  • Hampton Inn Meridian
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson

Florida

  • Most of the Florida-area Hilton Family hotels are open and taking reservations with the exception of the Hampton Inn Destin, Hampton Inn Fort Walton Beach and Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Beach, which are closed until at least Tuesday, August 30. The Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola-University Mall is closed to new arrivals through August 31. The Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach is closed through December 2005. Please check reservations status by individual hotel, as some hotels are not taking new short-term arrivals.

Hilton Family Hotels Evacuated

Louisiana

  • Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans Convention Center
  • Hampton Inn New Orleans (St. Charles Avenue)
  • Hampton Inn New Orleans-Downtown
  • Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
  • Hampton Inn New Orleans/Six Flags Area
  • Hampton Inn Houma
  • Hampton Inn Metairie
  • Hampton Inn Ruston
  • Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Airport
  • Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD
  • Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge Airport
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans

Alabama

  • Hampton Inn Mobile East Bay - Daphne
  • Hilton Garden Inn Mobile, Ala.
  • Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach, Ala.

Mississippi

  • Hampton Inn Biloxi Ocean Springs
  • Hampton Inn Biloxi

The company will provide periodic updates based on any changes in reservations and opened or closed status.

Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,300 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®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and Homewood Suites by Hilton®. For information and reservations, please contact: hiltonfamily.com.

Kendra Walker
Hilton Hotels Corporation Brand Communications
310/205-4545
Hilton