Homewood Suites by Hilton Opens in Philadelphia; Hotel Opens Connected to a Hilton; Just Minutes from Downtown Philadelphia.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), the national brand of upscale all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of the 122-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel in Philadelphia. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - City Avenue is owned and managed by Stout Road Associates, Inc. and managed by Wurzak Management Co.

The newly constructed hotel represents another addition to the growing roster of the more than 140 Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels nationwide. It is the brand's first hotel in Philadelphia, joining another Homewood Suites hotel in Malvern, Penn.

"Philadelphia has a need for an upscale extended stay hotel like Homewood Suites, which caters to guests staying five or more consecutive nights," said Howard J. Wurzak, President and CEO of the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue and developer of the Homewood Suites Philadelphia City Avenue.

"Our hotel is designed for guests who need to feel more at home while they are traveling for an extended amount of time," said Eric Davies, the hotel's regional general manager. "We are the ideal place for those travelers who are away from the office for several days but still need to have all of the benefits of an office, such as an executive business center and complimentary high-speed Internet access."

The 12-story Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - City Avenue features 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.

Other attractive guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start(TM) hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center -- called the "Lodge," a Welcome Home(R) reception(a) featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, complimentary local phone calls, exercise facilities and a 24-hour on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store. Complimentary grocery shopping service(b) and complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in all guest suites, in addition to wireless Internet access in the Lodge and meeting room.

Additional hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, and more than 1,800 square feet of meeting space. The fully equipped kitchen in each suite of the hotel features a microwave oven, full-size refrigerator, twin-burner stove, dishwasher and all the necessary pots, pans and utensils. Guest suites also feature a remote-controlled television, an iron/ironing board, and two telephones with dual lines.

The Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - City Avenue's address is: 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, Penn. The hotel is adjacent to the Hilton Hotel on City Avenue, and is located less than one mile from Saint Joseph's University. It is also located five miles from downtown Philadelphia, and near such tourist attractions as the Philadelphia Convention Center, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and is located minutes from the corporate headquarters of Aamco Transmissions, Pep Boys, Tasty Baking Company, and Primavera Systems.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 140 hotels open with another 70 in the pipeline. Beyond its spacious two-room suites and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites guests can find at each hotel an on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store, exercise facility, and guest laundry at most locations. Guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary Suite Start(TM) hot breakfast and a Welcome Home(R) reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings. Additional guest services at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a complimentary grocery shopping service(b) and a complete business center at most locations. Most Homewood Suites locations also feature a swimming pool and outdoor sports court.

To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME(R). Homewood Suites participates in the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program, which allows its members to Double Dip(R) by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay.

Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,200 hotels, resorts, and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the industry'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 Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).

(a) Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

(b) Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply

HHonors(R), Double Dip(R) and Double Dipping(R) are trademarks owned by Hilton HHonors Worldwide, L.L.C. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles(R), and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.