Homewood Opens Hotel in Houston

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. January 27, 2009

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, January 27, 2009 - Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Houston. The 123-suite hotel is owned by Wortham Hospitality, Ltd. and managed by New Horizons Hospitality, Inc.

"We continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and feel this property helps to fill a need in the Houston suburban market," said Jon Craven, 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."

Craven has twelve years of management experience in the hospitality industry and the hotel's Director of Sales, Ruby Ezzell has eight years of sales experience.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston - Northwest/CY-Fair offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites. Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start? hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center-the "Lodge"-a Welcome Home(R) reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, an executive business center, and a 24-hour on-site pantry. The hotel also offers a swimming pool, sports court, and 1,050 square feet of meeting space.

Located at 13110 Wortham Center Drive, the hotel is only 20 miles from downtown Houston and the Houston Intercontinental Airport. Major nearby businesses include TIFCO Industries, Wyman Gordon, and Cintas Corporation. The hotel is near many shopping and recreational options including the Willowbrook Mall, Houston Premium Outlets, Aerodrome ice skating, and Black Horse Golf Club. Nearby dining options include La Madeleine, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panera Bread, Pei Wei Asian Diner, and Chili's Grill and Bar. Within five miles of the hotel, guests can enjoy festivities year-round including the Spring Antique Show, Bayou City Art Festival, and Greek Festival.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 250 hotels open with approximately 140 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, additional guest features include an on-site Suite Shop? convenience store, complimentary grocery shopping services*, a complete business center, and laundry services at most locations.

The innovative brand is a guest favorite among both business and leisure travelers, consistently taking the top spot on key satisfaction studies. Homewood Suites by Hilton has been named "Best Value Hotel Chain" by Zagat Survey for three consecutive years (2007-2009); was awarded Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Extended-Stay Hotel Chains in J.D. Power & Associates 2008 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM (sixth time in eight year old category); and placed number one in the Upscale Extended Stay Hotel category in Business Travel News 2008 hotels rankings by corporate travel buyers.