Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel Opens in San Francisco; The first Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel to open in the San Francisco Area

Business Wire, Dec 23, 2002

Business Editors/Travel Writers

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 2002

Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton, the national brand of upscale all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of the 177-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton San Francisco-Airport North. The Homewood Suites by Hilton San Francisco-Airport North is owned by Brisbane Hotel Partners and managed by Sage Hospitality Resources. The newly constructed hotel represents another addition to the Homewood Suites by Hilton growing roster of more than 100 hotels.

"The need for upscale hotels that cater to guests staying more than a few nights greatly exceeds the available supply in the San Francisco Area," said Debbie Gudmundson, hotel general manager. "Our new facility has been created specifically to meet the needs of travelers who stay at the hotel for an extended amount of time and who may require specialized services and amenities, such as complimentary high-speed Internet access and a full kitchen in every suite, as well as grocery shopping service(a) by the hotel.

"Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels have a home-like atmosphere that appeals to business travelers who stay for more than a few nights, as well as families vacationing with children and weekend travelers seeking a get-away retreat," said Gudmundson.

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

Attractive guest amenities include a daily hot breakfast buffet in the hotel's hospitality center -- called the "Lodge," an evening Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday with a light meal and beverages(b), a 24-hour executive business center, exercise facilities and a 24-hour Suite Shop(R) convenience store.

Additional hotel amenities include an indoor pool, on-demand movies, and 743 square feet of meeting space. Each suite of the hotel has a fully equipped kitchen, featuring a microwave oven, refrigerator, twin-burner stove, dishwasher and all the necessary pots, pans and utensils.

Each suite also contains a remote-controlled television, an iron/ironing board, and two telephones with dual lines and high-speed Internet data ports.

The Homewood Suites by Hilton San Francisco-Airport North address is 2000 Shoreline Court, Brisbane, CA. Situated off of Sierra Point Parkway East, the hotel is only minutes from the San Francisco Airport, Downtown San Francisco and Candlestick Park.

Homewood Suites by Hilton backs its quality and value with its 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, which states if guests are not satisfied with their stay, then that night's stay is free. Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) program can earn Points & Miles(R) for the same stay at the Homewood Suites by Hilton San Francisco-Airport North. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip(R) by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with the same stay. Hilton HHonors membership earning of Points & Miles(R) and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.

To make reservations or request information about Homewood Suites by Hilton, travelers may access the Homewood Suites by Hilton Web site at www.homewood-suites.com or call the brand's national toll-free number (1-800-225-5466).

Homewood Suites by Hilton is a 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(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Company(R), and Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton.

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

(b) Subject to state and local laws.

HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles(R) and redemption of points are subject to HHonors terms and conditions.