ST. LOUIS -- Situated in the heart of the city's vibrant core, the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark opened today next to Busch Stadium - home of the St. Louis Cardinals - and within walking distance to the famed Gateway Arch, Edward Jones Dome and the Convention Center. This striking 657-room,

ST. LOUIS -- Situated in the heart of the city's vibrant core, the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark opened today next to Busch Stadium - home of the St. Louis Cardinals - and within walking distance to the famed Gateway Arch, Edward Jones Dome

and the Convention Center. This striking 657-room, two-tower hotel was previously operated as the St. Louis Pavilion Hotel, and has undergone an extensive $16 million renovation to the guestrooms, Concierge Level and public spaces to become a Hilton hotel.

The hotel is owned and managed by Lodging Hospitality Management Corporation. It is operated by HDH, L.L.C. under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"Hilton is excited to introduce another outstanding property in St. Louis' bustling downtown district," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton Brand Management. "Adjacent to the brand-new Busch Stadium, the hotel offers amenities and services designed to help visitors to the downtown area experience success and renewal during their stay, whether visiting loved ones, going to a baseball game, or attending a meeting."

Each spacious room at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark is furnished with the new Hilton Serenity Bed, which features the Serta Suite Dreams(R) mattress and box springs, Pacific Coast(R) down duvet, Super Topper mattress pads, and high-quality linens and pillows. All rooms also have the Hilton Serenity Bath Collection, featuring the exclusive Crabtree & Evelyn line of La Source(R) bath amenities, and the easy-to-set Hilton Family alarm clock with MP3 player connectivity.

The hotel offers high-speed internet in all guestrooms and the main lobby, a state-of-the-art business center, in-room dining and an invigorating fitness center with indoor pool. The full-service Pavilion Restaurant features a warm and inviting atmosphere enlivened by a view of the city. Catcher's Bar & Grille is the ideal place to relax and unwind while watching sporting events on several televisions.

The hotel offers 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting, banquet and pre-function space. The Pavilion East Foyer provides a dramatic view of the Arch and downtown St. Louis. The newly renovated Hawthorne Ballroom offers advanced sound and light systems and catering services designed to elevate events with special menus and creative presentations.

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The hotel is owned and managed by Lodging Hospitality Management Corporation. It is operated by HDH, L.L.C. under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"Hilton is excited to introduce another outstanding property in St. Louis' bustling downtown district," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton Brand Management. "Adjacent to the brand-new Busch Stadium, the hotel offers amenities and services designed to help visitors to the downtown area experience success and renewal during their stay, whether visiting loved ones, going to a baseball game, or attending a meeting."

Each spacious room at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark is furnished with the new Hilton Serenity Bed, which features the Serta Suite Dreams(R) mattress and box springs, Pacific Coast(R) down duvet, Super Topper mattress pads, and high-quality linens and pillows. All rooms also have the Hilton Serenity Bath Collection, featuring the exclusive Crabtree & Evelyn line of La Source(R) bath amenities, and the easy-to-set Hilton Family alarm clock with MP3 player connectivity.

The hotel offers high-speed internet in all guestrooms and the main lobby, a state-of-the-art business center, in-room dining and an invigorating fitness center with indoor pool. The full-service Pavilion Restaurant features a warm and inviting atmosphere enlivened by a view of the city. Catcher's Bar & Grille is the ideal place to relax and unwind while watching sporting events on several televisions.

The hotel offers 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting, banquet and pre-function space. The Pavilion East Foyer provides a dramatic view of the Arch and downtown St. Louis. The newly renovated Hawthorne Ballroom offers advanced sound and light systems and catering services designed to elevate events with special menus and creative presentations.

Travelers staying at this hotel have the opportunity to participate in the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program, allowing guests to earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay at more than 2,700 hotels worldwide.

GETTING THERE

The new Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark is located in downtown St. Louis at One South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102 just steps from Busch Stadium and walking distance to many attractions, including the Gateway Arch. Phone: (314) 421-1776. For more information or to make reservations, contact Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 1-800-445-8667 or visit www.hiltonstlouis.com.

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