Hilton Raises the Flag at Woburn's Largest Hotel."Head-to-Toe Makeover" Results in Dramatic $10 Million Renovation WOBURN, Mass. -- Hilton Hotels
The Hilton Boston/Woburn is operated by CS Hotels Limited Partnership, under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) is one of the leading global hospitality companies. As of April 2007 there are 2,645 hotels and 485,000 rooms employing 105,000 people in more than 80 countries. . Columbia Sussex Columbia Sussex is a private hospitality company based in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. The company owns and operates hotels and casinos in various parts of the United States. Corporation manages the hotel. "The Hilton Boston/Woburn has been redesigned with our guests' needs in mind to deliver on their expectations and get the most out of their travels," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton brand management. "Following the opening of the landmark Hilton Boston Financial District earlier this year, this property illustrates our commitment to unique and enriching travel experiences in the Boston area." THE LOCATION Formerly a Crowne Plaza This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , the hotel is known for its central location and easy access in and out of Boston. Located approximately 20 minutes from Boston, the hotel is situated at the junction of Interstates 93 and 95, and is set in a bustling neighborhood of restaurants, shops and corporate headquarters. With golf courses, tennis and some of the state's most prized beaches close by, the hotel is at the center of business and recreation for Greater Boston Greater Boston is the area of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts surrounding the city of Boston, Massachusetts. While Metro Boston tends to be the "Inner Core" surrounding the City of Boston, Greater Boston overlaps the North and South Shores, as well as the MetroWest region. . Complimentary transportation is available to nearby restaurants, malls and Anderson Station, which has a shuttle service to Logan Airport and train service to Boston. Neighboring corporations include Analog Devices Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) is an American multinational producer of semiconductor devices. Analog specializes in ADC, DAC, MEMS, and DSP chips for consumer and industrial goods. Analog is presently designing circuits in the 65 nanometer to 3 µm process feature sizes range. , Raytheon, Teradyne, GSI GSI - Gensym Standard Interface Lumonics, Cummings Properties, AW Chesterton and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . THE GUESTROOMS As guests enter the dramatic new guestrooms they are greeted with handsome deep cherry furnishings, burnished bur·nish tr.v. bur·nished, bur·nish·ing, bur·nish·es 1. To make smooth or glossy by or as if by rubbing; polish. 2. To rub with a tool that serves especially to smooth or polish. n. silver decor and plush white bedding. A cozy throw and a stylish yet comfortable chaise lounge are warm touches to make guests feel right at home. An ergonomic chair and large desk are found in every room for the 24/7 corporate traveler. Each of the 344 spacious guestrooms is furnished with the new Hilton Serenity Bed, which features the Serta Suite Dreams([R]) mattress and box springs, Pacific Coast down duvet, Super Topper Topper house he purchases is haunted by the young couple who owned it previously and their dog. [Am. Lit., Cin., TV: Topper in Halliwell, 718] See : Ghost Topper Hopalong Cassidy’s faithful horse. mattress pads and high-quality linens and pillows. All rooms feature the Hilton Serenity Bath Collection, with the exclusive Crabtree & Evelyn([R]) line of La Source bath amenities, and the easy-to-set Hilton Family The Hilton family is a successful American family founded by hotel magnate Conrad Hilton (1887-1979). His descendants continue to hold varying degrees of wealth and status as socialites, and some have become famous, such as great-granddaughter Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton alarm clock with MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. connectivity. The hotel is wired with high speed internet in each guestroom, wireless internet in the public spaces and a state of the art business center. Flatscreen TVs are expected to be installed in all guestrooms by the end of 2007. Fitness conscious guests can take advantage of the brand new fitness center and the beautiful indoor lap pool. The hotel is pet-friendly and offers special services for traveling canines. Hilton Boston/Woburn features a Hilton HHonors([R]) Club Executive Level with private elevator access and a Concierge Lounge with cash bar, evening hors d'oeuvres, breakfast, and upgraded amenities and turndown services. THE RESTAURANTS Executive Chef Franco Montoya has created new menus for his two brand new restaurants/bars. Opal was designed around an ultra-lounge concept, with sparkling martinis and stylish couches and private cabanas. Yes, private cabanas are found at this bar, a first for Boston! Chef Franco has created both a full menu and a tapas menu to complement the sparkling cocktails and conversation sure to follow in the cabanas. Two Forbes, An American Bistro, features breakfast, lunch and dinner for hotel guests, residents and visitors alike. American fare with signature steaks and seafood await Chef Franco's guests, along with mouth-watering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. Adj. 1. rotisserie chicken dishes. Desserts are equally grand and satisfying, with Bananas Foster, Strawberry Shortcake and individual Apple Pie Crisps sure to be popular favorites. MEETING SPACE, BALLROOM Hilton Boston/Woburn features over 10,000 square feet of private dining and banquet rooms. The sparkling new ballroom can accommodate wedding receptions and corporate functions. HILTON HHONORS Travelers staying at this hotel have the opportunity to participate in the Hilton HHonors guest rewards program, allowing guests to earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay at more than 2,800 hotels worldwide. GETTING THERE The Hilton Boston Woburn is located at the junction of I-93 and I-95/Route 128. The address is Two Forbes Road, Woburn, MA 01801, and the telephone is 781-932-0999. For more information or to make reservations, contact Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 800-445-8667 or visit www.hilton.com. ABOUT HILTON HOTELS Hilton Hotels (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HLT HLT See: Highly leveraged transaction ) has been and continues to be a pioneering innovator in the full-service hospitality segment, operating under the belief that Travel is more than just A to BC*. Travel Should Take You Places([R]). With a name that is synonymous with excellence in hospitality and respected throughout the world, Hilton celebrates the accomplishment, enlightenment, renewal and celebration that travel enables. This commitment to personal guest achievement influences all decisions about products, programs and amenities, and is underscored by the belief that travel can and should be transformative. Each unique Hilton Hotel was specially built to reflect the sense of place of its location and each team member chosen to reflect a commitment and support of the local culture and community. 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