Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Opening of HiltonGarden Inn Tampa North.

Business/Travel Editors

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2000

Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 148-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Tampa North, in Temple Terrace, Fla., representing its 75th Hilton Garden Inn opening systemwide.

"Hotel accommodations representing the upper end of the mid-priced hotel category are in high demand among cost-conscious business travelers as well as leisure travelers seeking a weekend getaway or vacation," said Tom Keltner, executive vice president -- Hilton Hotels Corporation and president -- franchise hotel group. "Hilton Garden Inn hotels are uniquely designed to meet the needs of this burgeoning segment."

A high-rise, six-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North features: A signature glass-walled Pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry(R) with a selection of microwaveable packaged, refrigerated and frozen items, and sundries; a restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner; room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; four meeting rooms representing 4,000 square feet of meeting space; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; and a laundry facility.

Guest room accommodations and features include: 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, including on-demand movies, satellite cable television, video games and interactive Hilton guest services, are provided by On Command Corporation.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: A spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable computer; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.

Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program can earn HHonors points in addition to airline miles for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to reap Double Dip(R) earnings by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and hotel points with each qualifying stay.

Recreational facilities consist of a fitness room, indoor swimming pool and a whirlpool.

"The hotel's residential feel will appeal greatly to business travelers seeking a home-like atmosphere featuring warm decor and appointments, as well as leisure travelers visiting friends and relatives in the greater Tampa area," said Michael Keeney, general manager.

Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of Hilton's franchise growth strategy. More than 200 Hilton Garden Inn properties are expected to be open or under construction in the U.S., Canada and Mexico by year-end 2000.

The Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North's address is: 600 Tampa Oaks Blvd., Temple Terrace, Fla. 33637; phone: (813) 342-5000; fax: (813) 342-6000. The hotel is situated at the intersection of Highway 75 and Fletcher Ave., 15 miles from downtown Tampa, 20 miles from Tampa International Airport.

Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 1,800 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), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Harrison Conference Centers(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), Red Lion Hotels & Inns(R) and Conrad International(R).

Reservations can be made for any hotel or resort in the new family of Hilton brands through a professional travel agent or by contacting the following:

BRAND NAME               WEBSITE ADDRESS               PHONE (USA/CAN)
----------               ---------------               ---------------
Hilton(R)                www.hilton.com                1-800-HILTONS
Hilton Garden Inn(R)     www.hilton.gardeninn.com      1-800-HILTONS
Doubletree(R)            www.doubletreehotels.com      1-800-222-TREE
Embassy Suites(R)        www.embassy-suites.com        1-800-EMBASSY
Hampton Inn(R)/Hampton
 Inn & Suites(R)         www.hampton-inn.com           1-800-HAMPTON
Harrison Conference
 Centers(R)              www.harrisonconference.com    1-800-HCC-MEET
Homewood Suites(R)
 by Hilton               www.homewood-suites.com       1-800-CALL-HOME
Red Lion Hotels
 and Inns(R)             www.redlion.com               1-800-RED-LION
Conrad International(R)  www.conradinternational.com   1-800-HILTONS

Outside the U.S. and Canada, reservations can be made by calling the nearest Hilton Reservations Worldwide office.