Hilton Columbus Now Open in Ohio.

Business Editors

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2000

Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the 313-room Hilton Columbus in Ohio, representing another addition to Hilton's portfolio of full-service hotels.

The Hilton Columbus is owned and operated by Columbus Easton Hotel LLC, under a license agreement with Doubletree Hotel Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation and managed by Olshan Hotel Management, Inc.

"We are proud that the new Hilton Columbus represents our company's first full-service entry into the Columbus hotel market," said Dieter Huckestein, president - hotel division of Hilton Hotels Corporation. "With the latest in hotel amenities, services and a group of dedicated team members, we look forward to the Hilton Columbus providing outstanding hospitality services for residents, visitors and travelers alike."

A mid-rise, seven-story structure, the Hilton Columbus is located in the brand new Town Center at Easton, one of the hottest shopping, dining and entertainment centers in the city. Standard guest room accommodations feature a sitting area with an easy chair; a hairdryer; in-room coffee; a minibar; and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, cable television and interactive Hilton guest services are provided.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include a work desk; two telephones equipped with two lines, speakerphone, data ports, and voice mail. A full-service business center with copying, printing and fax services is available from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. daily.

The hotel also features an executive floor with upgraded amenities, a personal concierge, complimentary continental breakfast and an evening manager's reception.

The Hilton Columbus also offers The Dining Room, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; a lobby bar; a specialty lounge; and a coffee bar.

Recreational facilities consist of a game room; a fitness room; an indoor, heated swimming pool; a whirlpool; and on-site massage therapy facilities. Tennis and golf facilities are located nearby.

The hotel features 17 meeting rooms with approximately 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a capacity for up to 1,200.

"Our 320 team members are excited to open the doors of the new Hilton Columbus and welcome guests to a premier hotel that will become a community centerpiece for business and pleasure in the Columbus area," said Alan Howe, hotel general manager.

Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program can earn Points & Miles(TM) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Columbus. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to reap Double Dip(R) earnings by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and hotel points with each qualifying stay.

The Hilton Columbus is located just nine miles from downtown Columbus and five miles from the Port Columbus International Airport, near all major business centers and leisure attractions including The Columbus Zoo, Columbus Museum of Art, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) and Ohio State University. The hotel's address is 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219; telephone: [phone]; fax: [phone].

Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises 1,800 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), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Harrison Conference Centers(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton, Red Lion Hotels & Inns(R) and Conrad International(R).