Homewood Suites by Hilton Opens in Dublin, Ohio

MEMPHIS, Tenn Aug. 20, 2002 Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton, the national brand of upscale all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of the 89-suite Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton Columbus-Dublin, in Ohio. The newly converted hotel is owned by H.T. Heritage of Tuttle Crossing, Inc. and is managed by Tharaldson Property Management, Inc. The hotel represents another addition to Homewood Suites by Hilton's growing roster of more than 100 hotels. The need for upscale hotels that cater to guests staying consecutive nights in the Columbus, Ohio, area greatly exceeds the available supply, said Jack Murphy, hotel general manager. Our new facility has been created specifically to meet the needs of travelers who stay at the hotel for an extended amount of time and who may require specialized services and amenities, such as a complete 24-hour executive business center and complimentary grocery shopping service(a) by the hotel. Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels have a home-like atmosphere that appeals to business travelers who stay for more than a few nights, as well as families vacationing with children and weekend travelers seeking a getaway retreat, said Murphy. The four-story Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus-Dublin hotel offers residential-style studio, one-and-two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and spacious sleeping and living areas that are large enough for work, study, entertaining or relaxing. Attractive guest amenities include a complimentary breakfast buffet in the hotel's hospitality center -- called the Lodge, an evening manager's reception Monday through Thursday with a complimentary light meal and beverages(b), a 24-hour executive business center, a Sports Court with picnic area, exercise facilities and a 24-hour Suite Shop(R) convenience store. Additional hotel amenities include an indoor pool with whirlpool, on-demand movies, and 550 square feet of meeting space. Each suite of the hotel has a fully equipped kitchen, featuring a microwave oven, full-size refrigerator, twin-burner stove, dishwasher and all the necessary pots, pans and utensils. Each suite also contains a remote-controlled television, an iron/ironing board, and two telephones with dual lines and high-speed Internet data ports. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus-Dublin address is 5300 Park Center Avenue, Dublin, Ohio. Only minutes away from Interstate 270 and Tuttle Crossing, the hotel is an easy drive to several nearby businesses and attractions, such as Tuttle Crossing Mall, Columbus Zoo and Nationwide Insurance. Homewood Suites by Hilton backs its quality and value with its 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, which states if guests are not satisfied with their stay, then that night's stay is free. Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) program can earn Points & Miles(R) for the same stay at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus-Dublin. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip(R) by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and hotel points with the same stay.