HILTON GARDEN INN® HOTELS OFFER A SCRUMPTIOUS PIE-OF-A-DEAL TO BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR GUESTS

To entice travelers this holiday season, Hilton Garden Inn® Hotels will be offering a tasty and merry Holiday Pie"* package. Guests who stay at participating Hilton Garden Inn hotels during this upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, from November 22 -- 30, 2002; and Winter Holiday Season, from December 20 -- 30, 2002, will receive a delectable pie-festively boxed and ready to take to that special holiday engagement.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- To entice travelers this holiday season, Hilton Garden Inn® Hotels will be offering a tasty and merry Holiday Pie"* package. Guests who stay at participating Hilton Garden Inn hotels during this upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, from November 22 -- 30, 2002; and Winter Holiday Season, from December 20 -- 30, 2002, will receive a delectable pie-festively boxed and ready to take to that special holiday engagement.

Offering guests a delicious pie to take to that special holiday gathering is one way we hope to make their time with friends and family a more heartwarming and memorable experience," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president -- brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. Our Hilton Garden Inn hotels look forward to being a part of our guests holiday travel plans this season."

The sweet Holiday Pie" package features a discount room rate and one tasty seasonal pie at check-in for guests to take to their holiday party. The special package is available at participating Hilton Garden Inn hotels throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Room/rates subject to availability. Restrictions may apply.

Hilton Garden Inn has received the distinguished Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Price Hotel Chains with Full Service" award in the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study.

Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of Hiltons franchise growth strategy. More than 200 Hilton Garden Inn properties are currently open or under development in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Hilton Garden Inn hotels are positioned as the mid-priced brand of Hilton Hotels Corporation targeted to todays growing segment of value-conscious business and leisure travelers who are looking for a residential atmosphere away from home. Each Hilton Garden Inn hotel features a signature glass-walled pavilion; a Pavilion Pantry with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; a restaurant; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; a fitness center; swimming pool and whirlpool; and an on-site guest laundry facility.

The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company.

To find out more about the Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Pie" offer or to make reservations, please visit our Web site at www.hiltongardeninn.com/holidaypie or call 1-800-HILTONS from the U.S. and Canada.

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