BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Business Wire) -- Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 120-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Columbus in Columbus, Georgia -- the 200th milestone property of the upscale award-winning mid-priced brand -- just in time to welcome 4th of July holiday travelers.
Cascade Hospitality, LLP owns the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Columbus under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchise subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation. The Noble Investment Group, LLC based in Atlanta, GA manages the hotel.
"We are excited to open our 200th Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Columbus, Georgia," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. "This milestone opening further strengthens our reputation among developers and travelers alike. And by offering our guests thoughtful amenities to make business travel more productive like complimentary high speed Internet access and secure remote printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center, we are fast becoming the preferred choice for travelers."
The five-story structure Hilton Garden Inn Columbus features: a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry(R) with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; 11 suites, five whirlpool rooms, the Lakeside Grill(R) offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner; room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace overlooking the lake area; an executive boardroom; three meeting rooms with 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; a fitness room, heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool; and an on-site guest laundry facility.
Guestroom accommodations and features include: complimentary high-speed Internet access and secure PrinterOn guest remote printing service; 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 video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.
Business-oriented features of the guestrooms include: complimentary high-speed Internet access and secure remote printing to the hotel's business center; a spacious work desk; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail.
Recreational facilities consist of a work out facility, heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.
"The Hilton Garden Inn Columbus hotel's residential feel will appeal greatly to corporate travelers conducting business in the area, as well as to leisure travelers visiting friends and relatives in the Columbus vicinity," said Brian Huguenard, general manager. "Our hotel is located near many corporations including TSYS/SYNOVUS, AFLAC, WC Bradley & Co., Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Fort Benning."
Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program can also earn Points & Miles(R) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus.
Just four miles from the Columbus Metro Airport, the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus is located at 1500 Bradley Lake Blvd., Columbus, GA 31904; phone: 706/660-1000; fax: 706/660-1919. The hotel is situated off Highway 80/22 (JR Allen Parkway) and Bradley Park Blvd. Nearby attractions include the Coca Cola Space Science Center, the Columbus Museum, Springer Opera House, Rivercenter for Performing Arts and Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum.
For the past two years, Hilton Garden Inn has received the distinguished "Highest Guest Satisfaction among Mid-Price Hotel Chains with Full Service" award in the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 and 2003 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM). Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of the Hilton franchise growth strategy.
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning mid-priced brand offering complimentary high speed Internet access in all hotel guestrooms and secure guest remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center. The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation; recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,100 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).
For more information on Hilton Garden Inn hotels or to make reservations, please visit www.hiltongardeninn.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI in the U.S. and Canada.
Hilton Garden Inn Brand Communications
Agnes Sibal or Jeanne Datz, 310-205-4545
agnes_sibal@hilton.com or jeanne_datz@hilton.com
http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
or
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus
Brian Huguenard, 706-660-1000
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