Two Hilton Brands Open Joint Hotel Property

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. March 23, 2009

ARUNDEL MILLS, MD, Narch 29, 2009 - The Hilton Family of Hotels has announced the opening of the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills and the Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) Baltimore/Arundel Mills, located in Hanover, Md. and adjacent to the Baltimore Washington International Airport.

The 151-room Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills and the 99-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) Baltimore/Arundel Mills are both operated by BPG Hotel XIII Owner LLC, a subsidiary of Buccini/Pollin Group (Buccini/Pollin) under license agreements with subsidiaries of Hilton Hotels Corporation. Both are managed by PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc.

The 11-story, 250-room and -suite hotel complex is the first of its kind. Housing two distinct upscale brands under one roof, the value-engineered Hilton Garden Inn coupled with the extended-stay Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) enable the hotels to penetrate diverse market segments and offer enhanced amenities to each.

"This unique arrangement features the Homewood Suites by Hilton atop the Hilton Garden Inn," said Dave Pollin, President of Buccini/Pollin. "With separate entrances on each side of the building and on different floors, we're able to preserve the distinguishing design elements of each brand. The flexibility and the additional services available to the guests of each hotel create a one-of-a-kind experience."

"The opening of these two adjoining hotels underscores the creativity and vision of our owner partners at Buccini/Pollin," said Paul Brown, president - global brands and commercial services for Hilton Hotels Corporation. "The opening also reinforces the Hilton Family of Hotels strong growth potential and commitment to offering hotel accommodations in convenient locations where travelers -- including our loyal Hilton HHonors members -- enjoy staying."

Located at 7491 New Ridge Road, the hotels are situated only a few miles from the BWI airport. The Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills features guestrooms and suites offering the Garden Sleep System(R) bed; ergonomic Mirra(R) chair by Herman Miller; complimentary wired and Wi-Fi high speed Internet access; HD LCD televisions; and clocks that allows guests to play their MP3 player. The hotel also features a complimentary 24-hour business center; a comfortable lounge & bar area to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or unwind at the end of the day; the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry(R) convenience mart with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items and sundries; and six meeting rooms with 3,700 square feet of flexible meeting space.

The Homewood Suites Baltimore/Arundel Mills guest amenities include daily complimentary Suite Start(R) hot breakfast in the hotel's "Lodge"; a Welcome Home(R) reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages, including beer and wine, Monday-Thursday evenings; complimentary grocery shopping services; an executive business center; and a 24-hour on-site suite shop. Room selections include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, and all guest suites feature HD LCD televisions with DVD players. A selection of DVDs is available at the front desk.

Available to both hotels, the Great American Grill(R) restaurant and bar offers freshly prepared breakfast, dinner and evening room service. An oversized pool, spa and a complimentary fitness center featuring Precor(R) cardio and strength equipment are available to guests of both hotels.

The close proximity to the Arundel Mills Mall offers plentiful shopping options at more than 200 conveniently located stores. Guests have further entertainment options such as Dave & Buster's and Medieval Times. The Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites Baltimore/Arundel Mills are situated in a prime destination for both business travelers and vacationing families. Located one exit from I-295, the hotel is just minutes from the Baltimore Inner Harbor; Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles; M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens; the Baltimore National Aquarium; and the National Security Agency. Businesses within close proximity to the hotel include the Northrop Grumman Corporation, Computer Sciences Corporation, Daimler Chrysler, Siemens Corporation, and Johns Hopkins University.

Travelers have the convenience of nearby Annapolis and Washington D.C., located less than a half an hour away. These cities boast the Annapolis Naval Academy, Six Flags, Timonium Fairgrounds, and the multiple historic landmarks of Washington, D.C.

The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) Baltimore/Arundel Mills participate in Hilton HHonors(R), the only guest rewards program that offers Points & Miles(R) and No Blackout Dates on rewards stays. Members of the Hilton HHonors guest reward program can Double Dip(R) to earn both points and miles for every stay at more than 3,200 Hilton Family hotels worldwide. And with No Blackout Dates or capacity controls, as long as a standard room is available for purchase, members can redeem HHonors points for the stay.

To make reservations or to find out more about the Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills, visit baltimorearundelmills.hgi.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.

To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME(R).