Hilton Garden Inn® Welcomes Guests In Charlottesville, Virginia

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA (Friday, November 03, 2006) - Hilton Garden Inn® is proud to announce that the 124-room Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville, in Charlottesville, Va., opened on October 24, 2006, representing another addition to its growing roster of more than 290+ Hilton Garden Inn hotels across North America and Europe.

The newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville is operated by C-Ville Suites, LLC, under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"Hilton Garden Inn hotels are the ideal choice for value-conscious business and vacation travelers who want the convenience and feel of home from the moment they walk in the door," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. "From our light bright and airy welcome to the guestroom offerings like the Garden Sleep System bed and Mirra chair by Herman Miller to the 24-hour complimentary business center, Hilton Garden Inn hotels are purpose-built properties with thoughtful amenities for all travelers."

A four-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville features: a signature glass pavilion housing the reception desk, a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items and sundries, the Great American Grill restaurant offers freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service during dinner hours, a comfortable lounge area with a 42" high definition flat screen LCD television and fireplace, the Peter Jefferson room with 1,410 square feet of flexible function space and a 300 square foot Thomas Jefferson Executive boardroom, an on-site guest laundry facility, and complimentary wired and wireless high speed Internet access throughout the hotel. Guest room accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep SystemTM bed, 32" high definition flat screen LCD television, alarm clock that allow guests to play their portable CD or MP3 player, a "hospitality center" with a microwave oven, refrigerator and coffee maker, a hairdryer, an iron and ironing board, an easy chair and ottoman. In-room entertainment and information services include video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: a spacious and clutter-free work desk, Herman Miller Mirra® chair, complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access and remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center, adjustable lighting, electrical outlets at desk height, two telephones with voicemail and one equipped with a speaker and data port. Recreational facilities consist of a workout facility with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, Stay Fit Kits® available for complimentary check-out at the front desk if you would like to workout in the privacy of your guest room, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Walking trails, golf courses, tennis courts and parks also are nearby.

Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program can earn Points & Miles® for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville. 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.

"The Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville is the ideal choice for any traveler as our hotel is conveniently located near numerous attractions and corporations," said Diane Keally, hotel general manager. "This is what makes the Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville the perfect choice when visiting our historical city."

The Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville is located at 1793 Richmond Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911 and can be reached by voice 434-979-4442, fax 434-979-4418 or the Internet www.charlottesville.StayHGI.com. The hotel is situated in the prestigious Peter Jefferson Place business park and is approximately 12 miles from the Charlottesville Airport. The Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville is convenient to attractions such as Monticello, Ashlawn-Highland, Michie Tavern, Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal, John Paul Jones Arena, and the Historic Downtown Mall. Nearby corporations include State Farm Insurance, Martha Jefferson Hospital, University of Virginia, and Klockner Pentaplast.

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning mid-priced brand offering everything you need and nothing you don't. 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 2,800 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®, Coral by Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand VacationsTM, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria CollectionTM.

The Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville will celebrate its Grand Opening on Thursday, November 30, 2006 with an evening reception and the local Chamber of Commerce will orchestrate the ribbon cutting ceremony. The celebratory event will also be supported by local dignitaries. The grand opening celebration will include: a hotel tour, refreshments and live entertainment provided by John D'earth. For more information about the Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville, the hotel's upcoming grand celebration or to make reservations, please visit www.charlottesville.stayhgi.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.