Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina Brings Sweet Dreams to Summer Travelers Beginning July 1

Business Wire, June 14, 2004

Business Editors/Travel Writers

BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2004

Doubletree Celebrates Grand Re-opening of 130 State-of-the-Art

Guestrooms at the Only Hotel on the Bay in the Bay Area

The Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina is pleased to announce the re-opening of 130 newly renovated guestrooms on July 1.

This first phase of a multi-phase guestroom upgrade project during the next several months at the Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina provides guests with the new Sweet Dreams(R) by Doubletree sleep standard that includes:

-- The Sweet Dreams by Doubletree mattress and box spring set --

a uniquely designed plush-top bed that is directly supported

by coils for a comfortable night's sleep.

-- Four jumbo pillows for full and queen beds; five jumbo pillows

for king beds.

-- A linen package of down blankets, 200-thread count linens with

triple sheeting and matching bedskirts.

-- A Sweet Dreams by Doubletree signature embroidered pillow.

"The Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina is excited to offer this new level of guestroom comfort, which will truly separate our hotel from the competition," said George Rogers, hotel general manager. "We look forward to sharing the first phase of our newly remodeled guestrooms with this summer's travelers in the hopes that they will return to our hotel and experience this unparalleled sleep experience again and again."

In addition to the newly remodeled wing of the hotel, the Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina offers high-speed Internet access in all of its 373 guestrooms and wi-fi connectivity in many locations throughout the facility. Other services at the hotel include an IACC-certified Executive Meeting Center with 8,000 sq. ft. of conference space, a 5,100 sq. ft. ballroom, two heated indoor pools and whirlpools, a fully equipped 5,000 sq. ft. fitness center with lap pool, the spectacular Bay Grill and bar, a gift shop and a 24-hour business center.

"Whether enjoying the spectacular daytime view of San Francisco's world famous bridges and skyline or simply in need of a comfortable night's sleep for a productive business trip, the unique location of the Doubletree Hotel & Executive Conference Center Berkeley Marina allows for relaxing walks in the adjacent Cesar Chavez Park and the convenience of being just minutes from downtown San Francisco and Oakland," said Greg Martinez, hotel director of sales and marketing.

The Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina is a member of the Hilton Family of Hotels and offers the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program. Hilton HHonors is one of the only hotel guest reward programs to offer both Points and Miles(TM) for the same stay at more than 2,500 hotels worldwide. And of course every Doubletree guest is welcomed with the brand's signature warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in.

The Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina is located near the East Bay crossroads of Interstates 80, 580, 880 and Highway 24, less than 20 miles from both San Francisco and Oakland International Airports. For further information or to make reservations at the Doubletree Hotel Berkeley Marina, visit the hotel website at www.berkeleymarina.doubletree.com or call the hotel directly at 510.548.7920.

The Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina is owned by Boykin Lodging Company (NYSE:BOY), managed by Boykin Management Company and operated under a franchise agreement with Doubletree Hotel Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.