Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center to Begin Hosting Guests in Renovated Guestrooms

Guestrooms Reflect Kentucky's Colorful Landscape and Rich Heritage

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. September 27, 2009

LEXINGTON, KY, September 25, 2009 - Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center, a Hilton Affiliate Hotel, announced that it will begin hosting guests tonight on the hotel's first two completely renovated floors. The two floors of the hotel now feature 54 completed guestrooms and stunning hallways that reflect the property's new Kentucky theme.

"It's a very exciting time for us," said Peter C. Lewis, president and chief investment officer of Madison W Properties. "Tonight we will unveil our first completely renovated floors, we recently began utilizing the brand new front desk, work continues on the lobby's magnificent fountain and we are quickly approaching the date when the hotel will officially become a Hilton."

The extensive $13 million revamping of the 367-room hotel kicked off in March of this year and began with a refurbishment of the facility's atrium, grand ballroom and meeting rooms. Influenced by Kentucky's scenic landscape and equestrian heritage, the design concept for the hotel's public spaces, guestrooms, restaurant, grand ballroom and meeting rooms incorporates regional motifs. Developed by Atlanta firm Design Continuum, Inc., the updated interiors will feature a vibrant color palette inspired by regional country scenery. Rich shades of red, green, blue and gold will be found throughout the 22-story hotel's interior as a modern take on traditional Kentucky design.

Every guestroom will be enhanced to satisfy Hilton's brand standards and most guest accommodations will be updated with a sophisticated new look that will include designer selected linens and window treatments, furniture and furnishings, wall coverings and carpeting and enhanced bathrooms. Continuing the Kentucky theme into the guestrooms, white headboards have been chosen that are reminiscent of picket fences found throughout the commonwealth. Calming greens and blues will be used throughout the rooms to provide each guest with a relaxing, serene environment. Large flat panel LCD televisions will be installed to blend legacy charm with progressive accents.

The guest bathrooms have been designed to be elegant and bright and will showcase a crisp, clean d'ecor. Classic furniture-style vanities with a golden wood tone and blue-green granite countertops will be the focal point of the new bathrooms. The selected wall coverings feature a simple scroll pattern that has a tranquil quality. Neutral colored stone-like porcelain tiles have been selected for the flooring and showers and a mixture of brushed and polished chrome fixtures will be used throughout each bathroom.

Each guestroom is expected to be furnished with the Hilton Serenity Collection(R) of amenities, which includes the Pacific Coast(R) down duvet, Super Topper mattress pads and top-quality linens and pillows. Anticipated standard amenities include the Hilton Serenity Bath Collection, featuring the exclusive Crabtree and Evelyn line of LaSource(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 and high-speed Internet wireless access.

About Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center

Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center is a 22-story hotel featuring 367 guestrooms centrally located in the heart of Lexington's financial district. The 290,362-square foot hotel includes more than 16,000 square feet of diverse meeting and event space, Caf'e on the Park restaurant, fitness center, indoor swimming pool and spa and business center. Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center is just steps from renowned Lexington Center, central Kentucky's premier sports and entertainment complex that includes Rupp Arena, Lexington Convention Center and The Shops at Lexington Center. Located at 369 West Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the nation's largest independent hotel management company. To make a reservation contact Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 1.800.445.8667 or hilton.com.