Hilton Garden Inn(R) West Des Moines Now Open in Iowa.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 131-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa, representing another addition to the brand's growing collection of more than 262 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across North America.

Fred L. Thurman owns the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines, and Great Plains Lodging VI, L.L.C. operates the hotel under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchise subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation. Northern Plains Management manages the hotel.

"We are proud to be opening the Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines, our third hotel location in Iowa," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president -- brand management, Hilton Garden Inn for Hilton Hotels Corporation. "Hilton Garden Inn hotels are uniquely designed to meet the needs of travelers seeking quality accommodations at affordable prices."

The three-story Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines features: a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry(R) with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill(R) restaurant, offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner with room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; two meeting rooms with 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; and an on-site guest laundry facility.

Guestroom accommodations and features include: complimentary high-speed Internet access and remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center; a large oversized work desk with plugs and electrical outlets at desk height; the Garden Sleep System(R) bed and Herman Miller Mirra(TM) chair; adjustable lighting; ample outlets throughout the room for cell phones and other portable electronics; and two telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail.

All guestrooms also offer: a hospitality center with a microwave oven, coffee maker and mini refrigerator; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services include video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.

"Our hotel's residential feel will appeal to business and leisure travelers visiting the Des Moines area," said Cheryl Hayes, hotel general manager. "The Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines is conveniently located near many local businesses including corporate offices of Wells Fargo, Farm Bureau, Hy-Vee."

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

Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of Hilton's franchise growth strategy. More than 300 Hilton Garden Inn properties are currently open or under development in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines address is 205 South 64th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266; phone: [phone]; fax: [phone]. The hotel is situated at South 68th Street and Wistful across from the Jordan Creek Mall and approximately 15 miles from the Des Moines International Airport. The hotel is within walking distance to the Jordan Creek Mall and many fine restaurants including PF Chang's, Flemings and Champs.

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning mid-priced brand offering complimentary high-speed Internet access in all hotel guestrooms and secure guest remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center. The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,300 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), Conrad(R), 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(TM).

To find out more about Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines or to make reservations, please visit our Web site at www.StayHGI.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI from the U.S., Canada and Mexico, or call the hotel directly.