Homewood Opens in Kennesaw, GA

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. October 14, 2008

OCTOBER 13, 2008. Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in the north Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, Georgia. The four-story, 100-suite hotel is owned and managed by Vision Hospitality Group.

"We continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and feel this property helps to fill a need in the north Atlanta metro area," said David Shephard, general manager. "Whether traveling for business, for leisure, or with the entire family, at Homewood Suites, guests are made to feel at home with standard amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, complimentary, high-speed wireless Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start`O hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center-the "Lodge"-a Welcome Home`O reception featuring a complimentary meal, salad bar, beer/wine and additional beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, an executive business center, and a 24-hour on-site pantry, the Suite Shop`O. The hotel also offers a resort-style swimming pool, putting green, sports court, billiards room and approximately 550 square feet of meeting space.

Located at 905 Cobb Place Boulevard, the hotel is situated close to several office and industrial parks, near major corporations such as Kemira, Carmax, and Cryolife. Guests can enjoy a range of dining and shopping options, including malls, restaurants and entertainment venues. Within a short drive are Kennesaw State University, Six Flags Whitewater Park, Cobb Performing Arts Center, and the High Museum of Art.

The property is overseen by General Manager David Shephard, who has nearly 25 years of experience in the hospitality business. Assisting with sales is Director of Sales Angelique Presley, who has more than 16 years of hospitality experience.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 245 hotels open with approximately 140 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites guests can find at each hotel an on-site Suite Shop`O convenience store, exercise facility and guest laundry at most locations. Additional guest services at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a complimentary grocery shopping service* and a complete business center at most locations.

To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME^a. Homewood Suites by Hilton participates in Hilton HHonors`O, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles`O and No Blackout Dates. HHonors members can earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay with any of more than 50 airline partners and at more than 3,000 Hilton Family hotels worldwide. And with No Blackout Dates, as long as a standard room is available, members can confirm that room using their HHonors points.