Garden Inn

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. / Hilton Hotels Corp. today announced the opening of the 101-room Hilton Garden Inn® Auburn/Opelika, in Auburn, Ala., less than four miles from Auburn University, representing another addition to the brand's growing collection of more than 125 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Auburn Hotels L.L.C. owns the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika, under a franchise agreement with Hilton Inns Inc., the franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corp. THE Hotel Group manages the hotel.

"Hilton Garden Inn is a brand that was created with the cost-conscience traveler in mind. We provide what one needs for a great hotel stay – and always within a reasonable price range," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president – brand management, Hilton Garden Inn for Hilton Hotels Corp. "The opening of our second Alabama property, the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika, is truly representative of our growing family of mid-market hotels across the U.S., Canada and Mexico."

A mid-rise, four-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika features: a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception desk; 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 and dinner with room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; two meeting rooms with 1,402 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; 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, outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Several excellent golf courses such as the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Moores Mill Golf Club and Auburn Links at Mill Creek are nearby.

"The Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika offers the best location for both the leisure and business traveler," said Jay Prater, hotel general manager. "The hotel is minutes away from world-renowned Auburn University and is the perfect choice for travelers attending sporting events or visiting friends and relatives at the school. Business travelers also will find the hotel accommodating with our meeting facilities and close proximity to major corporations such as Briggs & Stratton."

Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can earn Points & Miles(TM) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika.

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 Auburn/Opelika address is 2555 Hilton Garden Drive, Auburn, Ala., 36830; phone: 334/502-3500; fax: 334/502-3572. The hotel is situated off Interstate 85 at exit 57 at the intersection of Glenn Avenue and Bent Creek Road, 90 miles from Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta and 60 miles from Montgomery Regional Airport (Dannelly Field).

Nearby attractions include the Surfside Water Park, Mann Museum of Natural History and the Lovelace Sports Museum.

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 Company®, Homewood Suites® by Hilton, and Red Lion Hotels & Inns®.

To find out more about Hilton Garden Inn hotels or make reservations, visit the company's 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