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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2002--Hilton Hotels Corporation and Noble Investment Group announced today the opening of the 152-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Tampa East/Brandon in Tampa, Fla., representing another addition to the brand's growing collection of more than 125 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across North America.
Noble Investments - Tampa, LLC owns and manages the newly-constructed Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon, their third Hilton Garden Inn property, which operates under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation.
We are excited to open our third Tampa area Hilton Garden Inn location, as the brand is rapidly becoming the trusted brand to give what one needs when away from home, said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. We hope that when business and leisure travelers experience a Hilton Garden Inn hotel, we will become their mid-priced lodging choice throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
A high-rise, brick and stucco six-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon 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(R) restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner with room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; executive boardroom and five meeting rooms with 4,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including an open air veranda and patio; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; and an on-site guest laundry.
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 include on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services. The hotel also offers five spacious two-room suites, in addition to a governor and presidential suite.
Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: a spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable computer; high-speed Internet access; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.
Recreational facilities consist of a fitness room and outdoor heated swimming pool. Golf courses, tennis courts, beaches, scuba diving and water skiing are nearby.
The Hilton Garden Inn concept is a perfect complement to the needs of the East Tampa and Brandon communities, said Kevin J. Robert, hotel general manager. Our hotel will provide a unique, affordable and comfortable place to stay for travelers whether they are in the area for business or pleasure. We also are in an ideal location, only minutes from numerous corporations and many of Central Florida's Gulf Coast beaches.
Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program can earn Points & Miles(TM) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon. HHonors 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. Hilton HHonors provides more rewarding choices than ever before with more than 70 major airline, car rental and other travel-related companies.
Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of Hilton's franchise growth strategy. More than 225 Hilton Garden Inn properties are currently open or under development in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon address is 10309 Highland Manor Drive, Tampa, FL 33610; phone: 813-626-6700; fax: 813-626-6755. The hotel is located just off Interstate 75 at exit 52. The hotel is located 14 miles from Tampa International Airport.
The Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon is minutes from attractions such as Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, Ybor City and the Tampa Museum of Art. Nearby corporations include JP Morgan, Coca-Cola, Progressive Insurance and CitiGroup.
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 2,000 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(TM), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Harrison Conference Centers(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Company(R) and Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton(R).
To find out more about the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon or make reservations, please call 1-800-HILTONS from the U.S. and Canada, visit www.hiltongardeninn.com, or call the hotel directly.
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