Hilton Garden Inn(R) Tuscaloosa Opens in Alabama.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Hilton Garden Inn([R]) is pleased to announce the opening of the 122 room Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The opening represents another addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 300+ Hilton Garden Inn locations across North America and

The Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa is operated by Gopinath, LLC under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"The Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa is a wonderful addition to the growing area surrounding the campus community of University of Alabama," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn.

The six-story building Hilton Garden Inn in Tuscaloosa features: a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry[R] with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill restaurant, offering cooked to order breakfast and dinner with room service available during dinner hours; complimentary wired and wireless high speed Internet access; two comfortable lounge areas with a television and fireplace; three meeting rooms offering 1,500 square feet of flexible space; a 24-hour complimentary business center; and an on-site guest laundry facility.

According to Richard Labriola, hotel general manager, "We are proud to open a premier lodging option in the area surrounding the University of Alabama. The Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa hotel will feature state-of-the-art offerings like 32" HDTV flat panel televisions in all the guestrooms."

Guest room accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep System[TM] bed in select king rooms; 32" high definition LCD flat panel television; clock that allows guests to play their portable CD or MP3 player; a "hospitality center" with a microwave oven, coffee maker and mini refrigerator; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services include video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton Garden Inn guest services.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: a spacious and clutter-free work desk; ergonomic Mirra[R] chair by Herman Miller; complimentary high-speed Internet access and remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center; adjustable lighting; electrical outlets at desk height; and two speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail.

Recreational facilities consist of a workout facility with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, Stay Fit Kits[R] available for complimentary check-out from the front desk, and an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

Members of the Hilton HHonors[R] guest reward program can earn Points & Miles[R] for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa. HHonors[R] is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip[R] by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay.

Just forty-five minutes from Birmingham and a few minutes from downtown Tuscaloosa and University of Alabama, the Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa is located at 800 Hollywood Drive, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405, phone: 205-722-0360; fax: 205-722-0379. The hotel is located off I-59/20 at exit 71A. Nearby attractions include Moundville Archaeological Park, Lake Lurleen State Park, Mercedes Visitors Center, Paul W. Bryant Museum, University of Alabama/Bryant Denny Stadium, and many other areas of interest.

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road -- from complimentary high-speed Internet access in all guestrooms and secure remote printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center to getting the perfect night's sleep. So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to be their best, regardless of their "personal business."

The Hilton Garden Inn brand represents one of the cornerstones of the Hilton franchise growth strategy and currently has more than 500 hotels open or in development. Hilton Garden Inn is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT); 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([R]), Conrad([R]), Doubletree([R]), Embassy Suites Hotels([R]), Hampton Inn([R]), Hampton Inn & Suites([R]), Hilton Garden Inn([R]), Hilton Grand Vacations(TM), Homewood Suites by Hilton([R]) and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection([R]).

To find out more about the Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa, visit www.tuscaloosa.stayhgi.com, or Hilton Garden Inn properties throughout North America and Europe and find your next getaway, visit www.StayHGI.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.