Located at 1016 20th Street, the Homewood Suites property is located in the downtown Birmingham area, close to University of Alabama at Birmingham and Five Points South District. — Photo by Homewood Suites by Hilton

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and MCLEAN, Va. -- Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB. Offering 105 new suites, the hotel strengthens the brand's growing presence in urban destinations, and furthers its expansion after reaching the 400th opening milestone.

"Last year, Birmingham had a significant impact on Alabama's tourism sector, accounting for 20 percent of the state's overall visitation*," said Adrian Kurre, global head, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton. "The continued growth of the city, coupled with downtown's booming center, provides the ideal opportunity to expand Homewood Suites' offering for both business and leisure travelers to the area."

Developed by Wyatt construction and owned by AUM Enterprise, Inc., Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB complements the city's vibrant downtown area, offering visitors a host of local attractions to enjoy while visiting. The property is also an ideal home base for guests in town for an alumni event or family bonding.

The new hotel offers a combination of studio and one bedroom accommodations, featuring fully-equipped kitchens, and separate living and sleeping areas. Guests are also provided all of the essentials needed for a comfortable and convenient stay - complimentary daily full-hot breakfast, evening social Monday-Thursday, Wi-Fi and grocery shopping service**. Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB also makes it easy for travelers to unwind with an indoor heated pool, fitness center and game room.

Located at 1016 20th Street, the Homewood Suites property is located in the downtown Birmingham area, close to University of Alabama at Birmingham and Five Points South District. Guests have convenient access to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, McWane Science Center, Birmingham Zoo and several award-winning restaurants and local corporate offices. Guests can enjoy a variety of historical and cultural venues such as the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Birmingham Museum of Art, just a few minutes from the hotel. A complimentary shuttle service within a 7-mile radius of the property is also available.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB participates in Hilton's award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where Honors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. For more information or to make a reservation, visit Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB or call 205-703-9920.

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

*SOURCE: Alabama Tourism Department

**Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.

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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,800 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 122 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2021 World's Best Workplaces list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. In 2021, in addition to opening more than one hotel a day, Hilton introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 128 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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