Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) Celebrates Top Hotel of 2005; Brand's Stellar Hotel Saluted during Annual Brand Conference

"Each of our hotels and their team members work extremely hard to deliver the ultimate in guest satisfaction for which Homewood Suites is known," said Jim Holthouser, senior vice president, brand management, Homewood Suites by Hilton. "Everything they do - from providing a hot breakfast each morning to a comfortable bed for travelers each night, and highly valued services in between that enable guests to be more productive - helps ensure guest loyalty. We are pleased to honor the Homewood Suites hotels that epitomize what our brand is all about - guest satisfaction and a high level of customer service."

The Pride Award - Hotel of the Year accolade was presented to Homewood Suites by Hilton- Plano-Richardson, Texas. The Pride award recognizes hotels that excel on key components, including: quality assurance audits measuring cleanliness, condition and brand standards; customer scores rating staff service and the quality of the hotel's physical accommodations.

About the Conference
"Run with it!" was the theme of the 2006 Homewood Suites brand conference. More than 600 general managers, directors of sales, owners and corporate team members have an opportunity to network, share experiences and participate in brand-specific workshops.

About Homewood Suites by Hilton
Launched in 1989, Homewood Suites by Hilton today has nearly 170 hotels open and more than 100 in the pipeline. Homewood Suites by Hilton is a part of Hilton Hotels Corporation. Beyond its spacious and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites' guests can take advantage of the hotel's on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store, exercise facility, complimentary high-speed Internet access and guest laundry. Guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary Suite Start(R) hot breakfast and a Welcome Home(R) reception(a) featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evening in the hotel's Lodge. Additional guest services include a complimentary grocery shopping service(b) and a complete business center. Most Homewood Suites locations also feature a swimming pool and outdoor sports court.

To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME(R). Homewood Suites participates in the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program, which allows its members to Double Dip(R) by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay.

Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which 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(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).

(a) Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
(b) Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.

HHonors(R), Double Dip(R) and Double Dipping(R) are trademarks owned by Hilton HHonors Worldwide, L.L.C. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles(R), and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions. (C)2006 Hilton HHonors Worldwide. (C)2006 Hilton Hospitality, Inc.