Homewood Suites by Hilton Opens in Birmingham, Alabama; Represents Brand's First in City; Joins Two Other Hotels in State.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), the national brand of upscale all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of the 95-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel in Birmingham, Ala. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham-South/Inverness is owned by McKibbon Hotel Group of Birmingham, Alabama, LP and is managed by MHH Management, LLC.

The hotel represents another addition to the growing roster of the more than 145 Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels nationwide.

"Birmingham has long been in need for an upscale extended stay hotel like Homewood Suites," said Gayle Wilkinson, the hotel's general manager.

"Our hotel is designed for guests who stay for five or more nights, and who need to feel more at home while they are traveling," added Wilkinson. "We are the ideal place for those travelers who are away from home or office for several days but still need to have all of the benefits, such as a full kitchen, executive business center and complimentary high-speed Internet access."

The four-story Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham features residential-style studio, one and two bedroom-two bath suites with fully equipped kitchens and spacious sleeping and living areas that are large enough for work, study, entertaining or relaxing.

Other attractive guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start(TM) hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center -- called the "Lodge," a Welcome Home(R) reception(a) featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, exercise facilities and a 24-hour on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store. Complimentary grocery shopping service(b) and complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in all guest suites, in addition to wireless Internet access in the Lodge and meeting room.

Additional hotel amenities include a swimming pool, whirlpool, activity court and more than 700 square feet of meeting space.

The fully equipped kitchen in each suite of the hotel features a microwave oven, full-size refrigerator, twin-burner stove, dishwasher and all the necessary pots, pans and utensils. Guest suites also feature extended cable including HBO, ESPN I and II, an iron/ironing board, and two telephones with dual lines.

The Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham's address is: 215 Inverness Center Drive, Birmingham, Ala. The hotel is nestled in the Inverness Center Office Park and is located near such attractions as The Summit Shopping Center, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Talladega Super Speedway and the Birmingham Barons AA baseball stadium.

To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME(R). Homewood Suites participates in the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program, which allows its members to Double Dip(R) by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 145 hotels open with another 85 in the pipeline. Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,200 hotels, resorts, and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the industry'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 Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).

(a) Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

(b) Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.

HHonors(R), Double Dip(R) and Double Dipping(R) are trademarks owned by Hilton HHonors Worldwide, L.L.C. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles(R), and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.