Hilton Announces Opening of New Twin Cities Hotel

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Combines Luxury with Big-City Charm in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

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. October 14, 2008

BEVERLY HILLS, CA< March 28, 2008. The North Star State is shining a bit brighter this month as Hilton Hotels Corporation opens the doors to its newest Twin Cities property, the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington. Located in the bustling Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington, Minn., the contemporary 256-room hotel features new amenities exclusive to Hilton properties and boasts a location convenient to both the region's business district and nearby shopping and dining at the Mall of America, Galleria and Southdale Centers.

The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington is operated by Hotel Operator (MN) TRS 16-87, Inc. under a franchise license agreement with HLT Existing Franchise Holding LLC, as successor-in-interest to Hilton Inns, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation. The hotel is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.

'With the opening of our newest property, Hilton is looking forward to becoming an active member of the Bloomington community,' said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton Brand Management, Hilton Hotels Corporation. 'The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington's inspired design, unparalleled guest service and top-of-the-line amenities help enhance the journeys of our guests whether they are traveling for business or leisure.'

Each beautifully appointed guestroom is furnished with the Hilton Serenity Collection(R) of amenities, which includes the Hilton Serenity Bed with the Serta Suite Dreams(R) mattress and box springs, Pacific Coast(R) down duvet, Super Topper mattress pads and top-quality linens and pillows. Standard amenities also include the Hilton Serenity Bath Collection, featuring the exclusive Crabtree and Evelyn line of La Source(R) bath products, a Cuisinart(R) dual-cup, single brew coffeemaker and Lavazza(R) coffee, the easy-to-set Hilton Family alarm clock with MP3 player connectivity, high-speed Internet with wireless access, and a 32-inch LCD flat screen television.

Located within ten miles of both the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Minneapolis Convention Center, the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington redefines business travel with its 24-hour business center, executive level lounge, available video messaging and conferencing, and 9,200 square feet of meeting space, including a 5,040 square foot American Ballroom that accommodates up to 500 guests.

Business and leisure travelers alike can take advantage of the property's indoor pool with whirlpool and a 24-hour fitness center featuring state-of-the-art Hilton Fitness by Precor(R) equipment for a more personalized workout. To charm guests' palates, the hotel's signature Bloomington ChopHouse restaurant offers diners a variety of delectable steak and seafood options for lunch or dinner. Guests opting for a more leisurely dining experience can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner - and late-night appetizers - of hearty American fare at the hotel's first-floor Olive Lounge.

The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington is located in the hub of the Interstate 494 corridor business district on the southwest corner of Interstate 494 and France Avenue, easily accessible from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Mall of America and downtown Minneapolis.