Homewood Suites by Hilton® Offers Travelers 300 Reasons to Stay

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Homewood Suites by Hilton®, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, is celebrating the opening of its 300th property and 21st year in business.  The brand is a convenient choice among both business and leisure travelers looking to stay a while, a consistent top-scorer in satisfaction among Hilton Worldwide brands, and the leader in J.D. Power & Associates "extended stay" category.  Known for its commitment to customer service and providing a home away from home, Homewood Suites properties can be found throughout Canada, Mexico, and 47 states, including its newest hotel which opened earlier this week in the north Austin suburb of Round Rock, Texas.

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"At Homewood Suites, we continue to deliver extended value through warm, personal service in a home-like, upscale environment, all covered with a 100% satisfaction guarantee," said Bill Duncan, global head, Homewood Suites. "The Homewood family knows that building on our commitment to the guest experience will continue to fuel the growth of our brand and convert business and leisure travelers into Homewood advocates.  We thank our guests who have stayed with us and helped Homewood Suites reach this important milestone."

Reasons 1-100: True Extended Value for Business Travel or Family Vacations

Whether traveling for business, leisure, or with the entire family, Homewood Suites caters to guests' many needs.  For the cost of a typical hotel room, travelers get a roomy studio, one- or two-bedroom suite with full kitchen and complimentary daily hot breakfast and evening dinner with drinks.  Homewood Suites' extended value also includes complimentary high-speed internet, 24-hour fully equipped business center and a host of features that make it easy to incorporate last minute changes to your travel itinerary, checking in with the office or catching up online with the family.  Flexible meeting space is also available at most locations. 

Plus, Homewood guests enjoy onsite fitness centers, swimming pool and/or recreational areas including basketball courts, putting green, outdoor grills, as well as free shuttles to local destinations.  The brand's innovative Suite Selection program gives guests the flexibility to choose the exact location of their suite prior to check-in.

Great locations near major attractions, colleges and universities, business parks, and residential areas, add to Homewood Suites' convenience.  Affordable rates and competitive seasonal offerings, like this fall's Macy's Promotion complete the package.

Reasons 100-175: Free Yummy Eats!

Whether getting a jump on the morning or coming back after a full day, there's nothing like something good to eat.  Just last year, Homewood Suites expanded its menus to provide a wider selection and new healthier options as part of its complimentary hot full breakfast and evening dinner and drinks programs.

Homewood's full hot breakfast goes way beyond continental. Every guest enjoys a freshly made spread including signature dishes like warm Italian Countryside Farmhouse Frittatas and Orchard Eye Opener Cheese Omelets.  For dinner, Homewood provides a wide array of healthy, yet savory items like Sizzlin' Santa Fe Salad with southwestern fajita beef and Wild West Shrimp and Wild Wok Asian salads; it's got something for everyone. Most locations also offer complimentary beer and wine.  

Other Homewood guests prefer to take advantage of the in-suite fully equipped kitchens - including a full-sized refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, pots/pans, and place settings for four – to create their own entrees or to heat up a quick meal from the 24-hour on-site Suite Shop. Homewood also offers a complimentary grocery shopping service* which allows guests to leave their food wish list for the hotel's staff in the morning and return to a fully-stocked refrigerator.

Reasons 175-300: Homewood Helps You Plan

Convenience is the name of the game at Homewood Suites.  Whether it is getting information on local attractions or tips to staying healthy and fit while on the road, Homewood's got you covered with tailored resources and recommendations from the experts. 

Taking care of business?  Homewood's SuiteLiving.com is the place to go for the latest in travel advice for business travelers, that'll make work more effective and life on the road a little more pleasant.  Topics range from how to have a meeting in your hotel room to cooking in your suite and connecting with people at the hotel lobby; log on for the savvy weekly posts.

SuiteTrip.com is the first stop for families who love to travel! Whether looking for a specific destination for the next holiday trip or browsing for tips for traveling with teenagers, Homewood's SuiteTrip.com is the go-to guide for everything family travel.  The site offers the opportunity to interact with experts and like-minded individuals who are distinguished travel writers providing innovative and inspiring articles for everyone from the traveling professional to the young mother looking for a getaway. 

300 Reasons and Beyond

When planning your next trip chances are there is a Homewood location near the places you want to go.  There are 300 all-suite locations in 47 states across the U.S. (including popular places like Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Seattle and many more), as well as throughout Canada and Mexico.  New locations expected to open over the next 12-18 months include diverse destinations like Bonita Springs, Fla.; Calgary, Alberta; and Monterrey, Mexico.

To learn about new and exciting locations or to make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME.

About Homewood Suites

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has 300 hotels open with approximately 100 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, additional guest features include an on-site Suite Shop convenience store, complimentary grocery shopping services*, a complete business center, and laundry services at most locations.  Homewood Suites by Hilton participates in Hilton HHonors, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles and No Blackout Dates.  

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 91 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 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, 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.

*Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.

Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles, and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.

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