Acquisitions & Hotel Openings

Embassy Suites West Palm Beach-Central Opens Doors

Newly Converted Hotel Becomes 19th Embassy Suites in the Sunshine State

McLEAN, VA - January 9, 2012 – Embassy Suites Hotels today announced the opening of Embassy Suites West Palm Beach-Central, the brand’s nineteenth hotel in the state of Florida. This newly converted property will be managed by long-time Embassy Suites partner Windsor Management Services, LLC. The 15-story, 194-room hotel is centrally located between downtown West Palm Beach and the Palm Beach International Airport, at 1601 Belvedere Road.

“We’re excited to expand our presence in Florida and continue our fruitful relationship with Windsor Management Services through the opening of Embassy Suites West Palm Beach-Central,” said Jim Holthouser, global head of Embassy Suites Hotels and full service brands, Hilton Worldwide. “This conversion hotel is a clear demonstration of our flexible approach to development. We look at our brand pillars – two-room suites, lush atriums, daily complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts and evening Manager’s Receptions – as a ‘kit of parts’ and work with developers to fit in a variety of spaces whether it’s a conversion, new build, adaptive reuse or mixed-use development.”

The Embassy Suites West Palm Beach-Central provides guests with a full complement of services and amenities including 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting and ballroom space, an outdoor pool, lighted tennis courts, saunas and a Precor fitness center. Guests can dine at the Atrium Restaurant, a full service dining experience offering hearty American cuisine for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and nightly for dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Atrium Lounge will offer food and drinks until midnight.

Ron Taylor, regional director of sales, Windsor Management Services, LLC stated, “The opening of the Embassy Suites West Palm Beach-Central is another great opportunity for us to work with a proven brand that we know from experience, guests love.”

Embassy Suites West Palm Beach-Central features the signature amenities standard at any Embassy Suites hotel including a lush atrium, free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, a complimentary two-hour Manager’s Reception* each evening, two-room suites with a separate living area, private bedroom and wet bar fitted with a microwave, mini-fridge and coffee maker. The property will also offer a 24/7 complimentary business center.

“Our location, just seconds off of I-95, provides easy access to the bustling downtown West Palm Beach area and other attractions including The International Polo Club and the Florida Everglades,” said Jay Badillo, General Manager. “We’re thrilled to open our doors to both business and leisure travelers looking for an upscale experience in our area.”

To make reservations, travelers can visit Embassy Suites Hotels at www.embassysuites.com, call 1-800-EMBASSY, or call the hotel directly at (561) 689-6400.

*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands, gives guests more during every stay. The full service, upscale brand offers spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly Manager’s Reception with complimentary appetizers and beverages. Both leisure and business travelers looking for an approachable, upscale experience feel right at home in the brand’s inviting atrium environment. Embassy Suites Hotels has 213 properties across the Americas and an additional 27 in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites at:
www.embassysuitesmediacenter.com,
www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and
http://www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at:
www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide,
www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,
www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide,
www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and
www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

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