Hilton Lexington/Downtown Resumes Renovation of Guestrooms

$13 Million Renovation Continues on Remaining Half of Guestrooms

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. January 18, 2010

LEXINGTON, KY, - January 14, 2010 - Hilton Lexington/Downtown announced it has resumed the extensive $13 million renovation of the property that began in March. Half of the hotel's 367 guestrooms and numerous interior spaces including the lobby and atrium showcased significant upgrades when the property grand opened as a Hilton on Oct. 14.

Beginning with the 27 guestrooms located on the hotel's tenth floor, the property's remaining rooms will be updated with a sophisticated new look that reflects Kentucky's scenic landscape and equestrian heritage. The design concept for the hotel's guestrooms, public spaces, restaurant, grand ballroom and meeting rooms incorporates well known regional motifs and features a vibrant color palette inspired by the area's country scenery. Renovations to the property's guestrooms include designer selected linens and window treatments, furniture and furnishings, wall coverings and carpeting and enhanced bathrooms. Continuing the hotel's 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 decor. 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® of amenities, which includes the Pacific Coast® 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® bath products; a Cuisinart® dual-cup, single brew coffeemaker and Lavazza® coffee; the easy-to-set Hilton Family alarm clock with MP3 player connectivity and high-speed Internet wireless access.

As guests enter the hotel, they will experience an elegant Kentucky theme that begins in the lobby and continues onto the guest floors and into the guestrooms. The hotel's five-story atrium showcases extraordinary works of art that reflect the city's extensive equestrian history. A large photograph, shown as 20 panels spanning 16.5 feet wide by 22 feet high, by renowned local equine photographer Doug Prather hangs on the north side of the atrium. The hotel will showcase a total of four Doug Prather images that will rotate to coincide with the seasons.

The atrium's south side includes a magnificent three-story water fountain with a whimsical equestrian theme. A mosaic of more than 10,000 hand-cut and placed pieces of colored glass, the fountain features four posed horses floating in the sky along with the sun and a crescent moon. It took three artists, each working a total of more than 175 hours, to complete the mosaic on each horse. Created by Mixed-Up Mosaics of New York, N.Y., the brilliant water feature also contains elements of Lexington's famous Triangle Park fountain.

The hotel's four suites are scheduled to be expanded and redesigned into three distinct living areas to provide formality and elegance to each space. A luxurious color palette of gold, red and teal has been selected and will be integrated into the fabrics, furnishings and carpeting used in the spacious suites. Furniture including plush sofas, arm chairs and chaise lounges and large dining room tables, end tables and executive desks made out of mahogany will complement the rich color scheme. The suites' master bathrooms are designed to be an extension of the bedrooms and each will feature glass mosaic wall tiles, a water closet and walk-in shower. Each suite will also include an additional ½ bath, two flat panel LCD televisions and upgraded wood tiles in the foyer.

About Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Hilton Lexington/Downtown 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, fitness center, indoor swimming pool and spa and business center. Hilton Lexington/Downtown 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, Hilton Lexington/Downtown is owned by entities associated with Madison Capital Management, LLC, and 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 visit hilton.com.

About Hilton Hotels
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