Brand New Hilton Garden Inn[R] Liberia Airport in Costa Rica Opens with Introductory Rate of $79.

First Hotel for Hilton Garden Inn in Central America Reinforces Company's Commitment to Grow throughout Latin America

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Hilton Hotels Corporation celebrates the opening of the new Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport in Costa Rica which is the brand's first hotel in Central America. To commemorate the occasion, the hotel will offer guests an attractive introductory rate of $79.00 USD* per night based on double occupancy. The new Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport marks Hilton Hotels Corporation's fourth hotel opening in Costa Rica this year and reinforces its commitment to expansion in Latin America.

"Our Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport location will cater to business and leisure travelers seeking quality accommodations," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president, brand management for Hilton Garden Inn. "Through this addition to our collection of focused service hotels, our guests will be able to enjoy value and consistent service, as well as attributes such as the Garden Sleep System bed, ergonomic Mirra chair by Herman Miller, a full service restaurant and complimentary high-speed Internet access."

Located in the province of Guanacaste, just two minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Liberia city, the brand new Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Costa Rica. Beaches and the Pacific Coast's famous Gulf of Papagayo are 20 minutes away. The hotel is the perfect choice for a meeting or vacation.

"The first Hilton Garden Inn property in Central America will offer travelers a chance to experience an upscale mid-priced hotel in one of the top eco-tourism destinations in the world," commented Danny Hughes, senior vice president, Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America, for Hilton Hotels Corporation. "This newest addition to our Central American portfolio supports our company's commitment to expand in the region and we look forward to welcoming business and leisure travelers alike."

The Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport will feature 169 rooms, including eight suites, all boasting the Garden Sleep System([R]) that allows guests to adjust the firmness and softness of the bed, Mirra([R])chair by Herman Miller, 32" LCD high definition television, clock that allows guests to play their MP3 or portable CD player, a spacious work desk, air conditioning and a "hospitality center" that features a microwave, mini refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel offers signature Hilton Garden Inn brand attributes including complimentary Internet access, 24-hour business center, evening room service, the 'Pavilion' lobby which features a comfortable living room area and the Pavilion Pantry([R]) shop offering a selection of delicious ready made meals, beverages and snacks. The hotel will also feature a one-of-a-kind full service restaurant and bar: Carao Restaurant & Lounge. Travelers to the Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport will also enjoy a complimentary workout facility with state of the art equipment by Precor([R]), outdoor swimming pool, flexible meeting spaces, 170 on-site parking spaces, and complimentary airport shuttle.

The Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport forms part of the Solarium Technology Park, the most important mixed-use development in the area, and an ideal starting point to explore the eco-tourism infrastructure in the province of Guanacaste. With an area of 6,933 square miles, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is home to a world of natural surroundings, including pristine beaches, national parks and wildlife refuges, coral reefs, deciduous and tropical forests, and volcanoes. For the active at heart, Guanacaste is the perfect gateway to zip-lining, white water rafting, fishing, diving, biking, hiking, and more.

The Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport is located at Ruta #21 Frente al Aeropuerto Inter, Liberia, Costa Rica; phone: [phone]; fax: [phone].

To make reservations or to find out more about the Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport, please visit www.liberiaairport.hgi.com or call the hotel directly.

*Special introductory rate is based on availability and subject to change without notice, and is only available for stays completed between Nov. 25, 2008 and March 31, 2009. Blackout dates apply and advance reservation is required. Rate is based on double occupancy, and does not include sales & hotel taxes, gratuities or other incidental charges.

About The Hilton Family of Hotels In Central America

Hilton Hotels Corporation currently owns, manages, or franchises eight hotels in Central America, including Hilton full-service hotels in Guanacaste, Costa Rica; San Pedro Sula, Honduras; Managua, Nicaragua; San Salvador, El Salvador; Doubletree by Hilton full-service properties in Puntarenas and San Jose Costa Rica; a Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica; and the latest addition, a Hilton Garden Inn property in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

About Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand which is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation. Hilton Garden Inn continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road -- from complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms and PrintSpots[TM] mobile printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center to one of the most comfortable beds with the Garden Sleep System([R]). 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. For more information on Hilton Garden Inn or to make reservations, visit www.HGI.com.

About Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation is a leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries and territories, including 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton([R]), Conrad([R]) Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree([R]), Embassy Suites Hotels([R]), Hampton Inn([R]), Hampton Inn & Suites([R]), Hilton Garden Inn([R]), Hilton Grand Vacations[TM], Homewood Suites by Hilton([R]) and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection([R]). The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable[R]. The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity. For more information about our company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com, and to learn more about our be hospitable philosophy, please visit www.behospitable.com.