BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 13, 2001 -- Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 115-room Hilton Garden Inn® Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, in Sarasota, Fla., representing another addition to its growing roster of more than 125 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across North America.
Allen Investments, Inc. owns and manages the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, operated under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation.
“Hilton Garden Inn hotels are targeting growing suburban business and leisure areas of Florida that have a need for an upscale hotel product that meets the demands of the business and leisure traveler,” said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president – brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. “Across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Hilton Garden Inn hotels are quickly becoming the leader in providing comfort, convenience and individualized attention at an affordable price.”
A four-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport features: a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill restaurant, offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, dinner with room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a fireplace and television; three meeting rooms with 1,850 square feet of flexible meeting space; a 24-hour complimentary business center; and an on-site guest laundry facility.
Guest room accommodations and features include: a hospitality center with a microwave oven, coffee maker and mini refrigerator; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services include on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.
Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: a spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable computer; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.
Recreational facilities consist of a fitness room, outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Beaches, golf courses, tennis courts, water sports and parks also are nearby.
“In addition to our signature hotel and guestroom amenities, our hotel offers accommodating meeting space for small groups, receptions and other special events,” said Linda Brooke, hotel general manager. “This is what makes the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport the perfect choice when visiting our city’s pristine beaches, attractions and corporations.”
Members of the Hilton HHonors guest reward program can earn Points & Miles for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay. Hilton HHonors provides more rewarding choices than ever before with more than 70 major airline, car rental and other travel-related companies.
Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of Hilton’s franchise growth strategy. More than 225 Hilton Garden Inn properties are currently open or under development in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport address is 8270 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34243; phone: 941/552-1100; fax: 941/552-1111. The hotel is situated on Tamiami Trail at exit 40 off Interstate 75, less than a mile from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and a short drive from Tampa-St. Petersburg. Complimentary airport shuttle service is available.
The Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport is convenient to attractions such as Crosley Mansion, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Nearby businesses include Tropicana, Eaton Corporation, Hi Stat Manufacturing, Arthur Anderson, FCCI and ADT.
Hilton Garden Inn is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation; recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or 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®, Harrison Conference Centers® by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Company®, Homewood Suites®, and Red Lion Hotels & Inns®.
To find out more about Hilton Garden Inn hotels or make reservations, please visit our website at www.hiltongardeninn.com or call 1-800-HILTONS from the U.S. and Canada.
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