Homewood for the Holidays Promotion Brings Family Fun Together with OPERATION, CLUE and BATTLESHIP, Plus a Special Rate

Business Wire, Oct 21, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) Offers Rates Between $79 - $109(a), a Classic Family Board Game Lending Library(d) and an eToys(R) E-coupon(b)

Homewood Suites by Hilton helps families bring old-fashioned fun back to the holidays with a new board game lending library, special rates, and an offer from eToys.com. Available seven days a week from November 1, 2004, through January 9, 2005, the Homewood for the Holidays(TM) promotion offers a one-bedroom or studio suite with a fully equipped kitchen for as low as $79 per night, depending on location, which includes a complimentary Suite Start(TM) hot breakfast each morning and a Welcome Home(R) reception(f) with a complimentary light meal and beverages served Monday-Thursday evenings.

Recognizing there's an inner kid in everyone, participating Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels are introducing a complimentary board game lending library for guests to enjoy playing classic board games in the comfort of their own suites. Games featured include OPERATION(R), CLUE(R), BATTLESHIP(R), and more.

Plus, as a special incentive for holiday shopping, guests who make their Homewood for the Holidays reservations online at homewoodsuites.com will also receive an E-coupon good for a first-time buyer discount of $5 off any purchase of $40 or more from eToys (www.etoys.com).

"The holidays are about spending time and reconnecting with family and friends," said Calvin Stovall, vice president, brand marketing, for Homewood Suites by Hilton. "The brand's spacious suites, with a separate living area, are the perfect place to spend time with the kids playing classic board games."

Sample rates at participating Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels during this promotion include $79 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas-Arlington and Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando-Walt Disney World(R) Resort; $89 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis-At the Crossing; $99 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston-Mt. Pleasant; and $109 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, and Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown.

Ideal for families traveling with children, Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels are residential-style, upscale all-suite properties that offer spacious studio, one- and/or two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and sleeper sofas. Other features include a complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast, a Welcome Home reception with a complimentary light meal and beverages served Monday-Thursday evenings, high-speed Internet access at all U.S. locations, complimentary grocery-shopping service(e) and kids under 18 stay at no charge when sharing a suite with their parents. Also, most locations offer a 24-hour Suite Shop(R) convenience store, exercise room, on-site guest laundry facilities and a swimming pool.

To make reservations at any Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) hotel and learn more about the Homewood for the Holidays(TM) package, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME(R) and mention the Homewood for the Holidays promotion. Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of the Hilton HHonors(R) hotel guest reward program. Members of Hilton HHonors can also Double Dip(R) to earn Points & Miles(R) for every qualifying stay at any Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel.

About eToys Direct(TM), Inc.

eToys Direct(TM), Inc. offers thousands of toys, custom dolls, video games and baby products to online and catalog shoppers through its popular web sites and its strategic retail partnerships. The company owns eToys (http://www.etoys.com) and the My Twinn doll company (http://www.mytwinn.com) and operates KBtoys.com (http://www.kbtoys.com) under a long-term licensing agreement. eToys Direct(TM), Inc. also provides a toy and video game solution to its online and catalog partners, supplying category management, full-featured content, inventory control, order fulfillment and customer support. The privately held company is based in Denver.

About Homewood Suites by Hilton

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 135 hotels open with another 70 in the pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites guests can find an on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store, exercise facility, and guest laundry facility at most locations. Guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary Suite Start(TM) hot breakfast and a Welcome Home(R) reception with a complimentary light meal and beverages served Monday-Thursday evenings in the Lodge -- a common area off the hotel's main lobby. Additional guest services at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a complimentary grocery-shopping service and a business center at most locations. Most Homewood Suites locations also feature a swimming pool and outdoor sports court. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in-suite(c) at all U.S. locations with complimentary wireless access available in the Lodge.

Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,200 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 Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).