Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Opening of Embassy Suites Hotel Louisville-East.

Business Editors/Travel Writers

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2002

Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the newly constructed 150-suite Embassy Suites Hotel(R) Louisville-East. The hotel represents the newest addition to the growing roster of 168 upscale Embassy Suites Hotels.

The hotel is owned by Fenley Campus Hotel, LLC and managed by Musselman Hotels, LLC, representing Musselman Hotels' 26th property throughout Kentucky and Tennessee. Bosse & Mattingly and CCC Construction served as the contractors for the hotel.

"The spaciousness of authentic two-room suites, enabling guests to separate work and play, will greatly appeal to business travelers," said Bud Vivion, general manager. "And the lush, tropical-style atrium lobby, coupled with the recreational facilities available at the hotel, will attract leisure travelers seeking a refreshing getaway."

The new Embassy Suites Hotel Louisville-East provides guests with a full complement of services and amenities, including more than 3,100 square feet of meeting space accommodating up to 200 people, an Executive Boardroom, a 24-hour business center, Atrium Cafe restaurant and Atrium lounge, an indoor pool with sundeck, whirlpool and fitness center.

The upscale hotel features guest amenities consistent with the Embassy Suites Hotels brand, including spacious, two-room suites that offer: a separate living area with a sofa bed and desk; private bedroom; bath; two televisions; two dual-line phones with Dataport modems; high-speed Internet access; a wet bar, refrigerator and microwave oven; and an iron and ironing board.

Suite rates at Embassy Suites Hotels include a full cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a two-hour Manager's Reception each evening.

Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guests reward program can Double Dip(R) to earn Points & Miles(R) for every qualifying stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel Louisville-East.

The Embassy Suites Hotel Louisville-East is located in the heart of Louisville's East End corporate retail and business corridor, at: 9940 Corporate Campus Drive in Louisville, Ky., 40223; phone: [phone]; fax: [phone]. The hotel is situated 12 miles from downtown Louisville and Louisville International Airport.

Embassy Suites Hotels, the nation's leading all-suite upscale hotel brand, topped the upscale segment with the "Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains" award in the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM). The award marks the first time that a hotel has received the top award in the upscale category for two consecutive years and the only time a hotel has received a top position four times.

Embassy Suites Hotels is a part of Hilton Hotel Corporation, an internationally recognized, preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages, and franchises more than 2,000 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton.

The following trademarks are owned by Hilton Hospitality, Inc.: Hilton(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton. HHonors(R), Double Dip(R) and Points & Miles(R) are trademarks owned by Hilton HHonors Worldwide LLC. Conrad(R) is owned by Conrad Hospitality, LLC.