Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport Opens

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. November 19, 2008

SHREVEPORT, LA, November 19, 2008. Hilton Garden Inn announced the opening of the 142-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Shreveport in Shreveport, La. The opening represents the latest addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 400 Hilton Garden Inn locations across North America and Europe.

The Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport is operated by Akshar 6, LLC, under a license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

'Opening our newest hotel in Shreveport shows how travelers are looking for a different kind of lodging option that offers all the amenities they need and want whether on the road for business or leisure,' said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn.

The new Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport features complimentary wired and WiFi Internet access in guestrooms and public space, remote printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center, a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception desk, a Pavilion Pantry(R) with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries, the Great American Grill(R) restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, room service during dinner hours, a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace, a boardroom and meeting rooms offering 3,200 square feet of flexible space and an on-site guest laundry facility.

Guest room accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep System(R) that allows guests to adjust the firmness and softness of the bed, high definition flat screen television, clock that has connectivity to play their portable CD or MP3 player, a 'hospitality center' that features a mini fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker, a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman, a hairdryer, and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services include video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton Garden Inn guest services.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: ergonomic Mirra(R) chair by Herman Miller, a spacious and clutter-free work desk, electrical outlets at desk height, adjustable lighting and two speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail.

'With the many offerings and amenities to keep travelers productive on the road, the Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport is ideal for business travelers but with our hotel's location to many nearby area attractions, the new hotel is also perfect for families who want to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city of Shreveport,' said Shailesh C. Vora, M.D., with Akshar 6, LLC.

Recreational facilities consist of a workout facility with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, Stay Fit Kits(R) available for complimentary check-out from the front desk, an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

The Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport hotel participates in Hilton HHonors(R), the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles(R) and No Blackout Dates. HHonors members can earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay at more than 3,000 Hilton Family hotels worldwide.