LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton Garden Inn® today announced the grand opening of the newest addition to the brand's portfolio, the Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood. The 160-room property, which officially opened for business on March 6, 2012, replaced the historic Hollywood Heights Hotel and is conveniently located just minutes away from some of the city's top attractions. The addition represents the brand's growing portfolio of more than 540 hotels worldwide.

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The Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood is owned by RLJ III – HGN Hollywood Lessee, L.P. and is managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts. "We're thrilled to have the Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood join our portfolio," said Ted Knighton, Interstate's chief operating officer. "Between the history of the property, the location and all of the amenities that the hotel has to offer, we are looking forward to achieving great success with the property."    

"The repositioning of the historic Hollywood Heights Hotel to a Hilton Garden Inn is such a great addition to our brand portfolio," said Adrian Kurre, Global Head, Hilton Garden Inn. "HGI's Pavilion lobby, combined with comfortable guestrooms and convenient guest services, make the hotel an ideal choice for travelers visiting the Los Angeles area. The property provides the amenities to ensure guests sleep deep, stay fit, eat well, work smart and treat themselves while on the road. Whether traveling for business or leisure, we can ensure guests have everything they need to be successful."

The hotel features the Hilton Garden Inn Serta Perfect Sleeper as well as both wired and WiFi Internet access in guestrooms and public spaces. The hotel also features an ergonomic Mirra® desk chair by Herman Miller; a spacious and clutter-free work desk; and two speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail. Guests will also benefit from the complimentary 24-hour business center, featuring Print Spots™ remote printing which allows wireless printing from any laptop or PDA. 

Guests can start off their day with a full-cooked-to-order breakfast featuring omelets, fruit, breads and the brand's signature waffle in the Great American Grill® restaurant. The restaurant also serves cocktails and dinner, as well as evening room service. The Pavilion Pantry® is open 24 hours and features a complete selection of salty snacks, sweet treats, cold beverages as well as freshly prepared, frozen and microwaveable packaged items.

Other hotel amenities include: a glass-enclosed Pavilion lobby featuring a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; an easy-to-set alarm clock that allows guests to play their portable CD or MP3 player; 32" LCD HDTVs in every room; an in-room "hospitality center" with a mini fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board. The hotel's recreational facilities consist of a fitness center with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as a swimming pool and whirlpool. The hotel also features one meeting room offering 546 square feet of flexible space and an on-site guest laundry facility.

In addition, the brand is proud to announce the Hilton Garden Inn Promise. This confirmation to guests ensures that Hilton Garden Inn will do everything possible to make sure that they are satisfied with their stay, or they don't have to pay.

Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates. 

The Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles is located at 2005 N. Highland Avenue in Los Angeles and is currently accepting reservations.

About Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road — from our oh-so-comfortable Garden Sleep System® bed to complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms. So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home. For more information about our locations around the globe, visit www.hgi.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwide.com/Media.

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