Brand Doubles Year-Over-Year Growth for First Two Quarters
MCLEAN, Va., 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, today announced the opening of its two newest properties: Newport Middletown, RI and Fort Worth Medical Center, TX. The two new property openings push Homewood Suites’ North American footprint to 325 hotels and double first and second quarter openings compared with the same period in 2012.
“Demand for extended-stay product remains strong and we expect that Homewood Suites will continue to enjoy a healthy spike in new development,” said Bill Duncan, global head, Homewood Suites by Hilton. “Consistently evaluating our product to meet the evolving needs of both owners and guests, each hotel will feature Homewood’s new Gen9 design prototype which provides a scalable solution for multiple markets while remaining true to the brand’s value proposition.”
Opening this week, details about each hotel are below:
- Newport Middletown, RI – Owned by Main Hotel, LLC and managed by J. Karam Management Inc., the four story, 92-suite Homewood Suites Newport Middletown is led by General Manager Bonnie Brake and supported by Director of Sales Liz Pereira. The hotel is located at 348 West Main Road, Middletown, RI and allows guests to explore historic Newport including Newport’s Cliff Walk, Sachuest Point and the spectacular Newport Mansions. Fort Adams, Newport Yachting Center and the International Tennis Hall of Fame are also nearby, in addition to many local companies including Raytheon, Newport Hospital and the Navy Base which incorporates the Naval War College, NUWC, and Officer Candidate School.
- Fort Worth – Medical Center, TX – Owned by Fort Worth Midtown Lodging Partners ES, LLC and managed by Raymond Management Company, Inc., the four story, 112-suite Homewood Suites Fort Worth – Medical Center is led by General Manager Angela Wills and supported by Director of Sales Meredith Brown. The hotel is located at 2200 Charlie Ave., Fort Worth TX and is ideal for both business and leisure guests, offering easy access to Texas Christian University, Cook Children’s Medical Center and popular Fort Worth attractions including Fort Worth Stockyards, Cowtown Coliseum and Sundance Square.
Each hotel offers guests roomy studio and one-bedroom suites (with Fort Worth also offering two-bedroom suites), with additional guest amenities including a daily complimentary full hot breakfast in the hotel’s hospitality center – the “Lodge” – a full evening meal with drinks* Monday-Thursday, and a 24-hour on-site pantry. The hotels also offer a fully-equipped fitness center, pool, sports court, 24-hour executive business center and flexible meeting space.
About Homewood Suites by Hilton
Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 300 hotels open with approximately 80 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, additional guest features include an on-site Suite Shop convenience store, complimentary grocery shopping services**, a complete business center, and laundry services at most locations. For more information, please visit www.homewoodsuites.com
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
Contacts:
Jennifer Hughes
Homewood Suites
(901) 374-6518
Jennifer.Hughes@hilton.com