Providence Welcomes New Hilton Garden Inn with Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House

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. August 24, 2016

PROVIDENCE, R.I. August 24, 2016 - On Wednesday, August 17, City officials gathered at the site of the new Hilton Garden Inn Providence for a formal ribbon cutting ceremony and firsthand look at the newly renovated space. Individuals discovered why Life's Better at the Garden™ with an exclusive tour of the new guest rooms and public spaces. Joining Hilton Garden Inn Providence staff members in celebrating were Mayor Jorge Elorza, leadership team members of TPG Hotels & Resorts, vice president of Brand Performance for Hilton Garden Inn, Don Willingham, community leaders and representatives of nearby India Point Park organizations.

The new hotel implements the warmth of the Hilton Garden Inn brand into its decor with nautical touches inspired by the rich history of India Point's maritime tradition. Nearly 74 guest rooms boast views of Providence harbor, in addition to new meeting and event spaces, and a gaming and media room.

“As the City's only waterfront hotel, our access to water recreation, connectivity to the nearby bike path and proximity to downtown Providence, make the hotel a perfect respite for locals and travelers alike,” said Kimberly Greene, regional vice president of operations for TPG Hotels and Resorts. “The new Hilton Garden Inn Providence will provide guests with an unparalleled experience. We have coupled the highest standards of guest hospitality synonymous with the Hilton brand with the thoughtful amenities of our now transformed property.”

All rooms were completely remodeled to reflect the Hilton Garden Inn brand aesthetic. Guest rooms feature the brand's signature bedding and linens, offer a spacious desk area and in-room hospitality center with a mini fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. The six-story hotel, located at 220 India Street, has 137 new rooms and suites and remained open to guests throughout construction and rebranding. 74 of those rooms have direct harbor views.

Offering guests a personal dining experience, Garden Grille and Bar's interactive chef provides, cooked-to-order breakfast offerings and full dinner selections. The bright new bar invites guests to sip a beverage while taking in the water view from the outdoor patio.

For the business minded traveler, the hotel also features event space with more than 1,100 square feet of flexible meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. Wi-Fi is also free throughout the hotel.

Guests can rejuvenate themselves in the Hilton Garden Inn's new state-of-the-art fitness center. For an experience devoted to fun, unwind in the new media room with Xbox and PlayStation gaming systems and a high-definition television. As part of the new Hilton Garden Inn Providence's commitment to sustainability, a specialized electric vehicle charging station (EVgo) provides a hyper-fast charging network.

“We understand the guest experience is more than simply a serene hotel stay. From points of interest to places to eat, we refer guests to many local businesses looking to experience all that Providence has to offer. Our onsite shuttle offers the convenience to connect our guests to all of the downtown offerings during their stay,” Greene added.

The Hilton Garden Inn Providence also hosted a community open house that evening inviting guests to tour the hotel and imagine their stay. Neighboring businesses including the Community Boating Center, Providence River Boat, NBX Bikes, Seastreak Providence-Newport Ferry, Point Street Dueling Pianos, Milk Money and Say Cheese were on hand to showcase their offerings.

About Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-recognized, peaceful and energizing hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers are appreciated and have everything they need to be most productive on the road. Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart during their stay. Approachable and professional team members operating at more than 650 hotels around the world are committed to providing a welcoming and dependable hotel experience for every guest, every time which is reflected in the satisfaction promise to do whatever it takes to ensure every guest is satisfied, or they don't pay. You can count on us. Guaranteed™. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit www.hgi.com or news.hgi.com for more information about our locations.

About TPG Hotels & Resorts

TPG Hotels & Resorts is a fully accredited operator and developer of the industry's most respected brands including InterContinental, Holton, Hyatt, Marriott, Starwood and Wyndham that together represent over 40 hotel flags. With over 60 hotels and nearly 18,00 guestrooms currently under management in 24 states coast to coast, TPG Hotels & Resorts has a proven track record of meeting the stringent demands of the major corporate brands and is recognized throughout the industry as a leader in performance, service and quality. TPG Hotels & Resorts' senior operation and development executives lead a national workforce of more than 8,000 highly skilled hospitality professionals dedicated to effectively balancing the properties of the brands, ownership groups and management while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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