NEW YORK & MCLEAN, Va. – A city known for its tight quarters is making room for a new hotel that provides guests the rare ability to "Be at Home." Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, is making its Big Apple debut with the opening of the Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square-South.

"Once guests have experienced the level of comfort and convenience that is the hallmark of Homewood Suites, they won't want to settle for the typical, tight hotel room"

Conveniently located three blocks from Times Square, the 22-story, 293-suite hotel offers business and leisure travelers spacious accommodations with separate living and sleeping areas, which are approximately 25 percent larger than the average New York hotel room.

"Homewood Suites breaks the mold on what travelers can expect of a hotel room in New York City," said Bill Duncan, global head, Homewood Suites by Hilton. "Beyond the comfort of our studio suites, which average 305 sq. ft., guests can also enjoy the brand's wide array of value-added amenities and cost-conscious price points."

Homewood Suites by Hilton provides travelers with amenities and services that maximize their travel budgets, including complimentary Wi-Fi, daily full-hot breakfast and evening dinner and drinks Monday through Thursday*.

"Once guests have experienced the level of comfort and convenience that is the hallmark of Homewood Suites, they won't want to settle for the typical, tight hotel room," said Joseph Bojanowski, president, PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc., the hotel's management company. "By entering the New York market, Homewood Suites sets a new standard for other hotels in terms of value and comfort."

Guests staying at the Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square-South location will enjoy a seasonal rooftop deck and garden terrace; dedicated meeting space, including a boardroom for up to 10 people; and an expanded fitness room. The hotel will also offer guests the hotel's signature Atmosair allergy-free rooms. All of this is in addition to the standard amenities available at all Homewood Suites hotels including: fully equipped in-suite kitchens, separate sleeping and living spaces, and a complimentary grocery shopping service**.

The hotel, located at 312 West 37th Street, is at the meeting point of the Times Square, Midtown West and Garment District neighborhoods and within walking distance of numerous attractions including Madison Square Garden, Empire State building, Theater District, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station and Hudson River Park.

Homewood Suites by Hilton New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square-South participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates at more than 4,100 hotels worldwide.

Read more about Homewood Suites by Hilton at www.homewoodsuites.com and www.news.homewoodsuites.com.

About Homewood Suites by Hilton™

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotel with more than 300 hotels open in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Homewood Suites by Hilton is proud to be a J.D. Power 2014 Customer Champion - one of an elite group of 50 U.S. companies to be named to this list. Also voted "Top Upscale Extended-Stay" hotel by J.D. Power and Associates and Business Travel News, Homewood Suites by Hilton is the first choice for guests seeking comfortable, home-like accommodations when traveling for an extended stay. Beyond its spacious suites, which feature separate living and sleeping areas, and fully equipped kitchens with full sized refrigerators, additional value-driven amenities include: complimentary Internet, a daily full-hot breakfast, and healthy, delicious evening meals with drinks every Monday-Thursday. The brand is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. For more information, please visit www.homewoodsuites.com.

*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

**Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,100 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 685,000 rooms in 92 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.

Jennifer Hughes
Manager, Brand Public Relations
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