News | June 20, 2007

Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East Welcomes Guests In Pennsylvania

Beverly Hills, CA - Hilton Garden Inn announced recently the opening of the 126-room Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East is operated by Willow Valley Associates under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"We are excited to open our newest Hilton Garden Inn in Pennsylvania just in time for the start of the summer travel season and the hotel's location makes it easy for visitors in Harrisburg East to do business or visit friends and family in the area," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president – brand management, Hilton Garden Inn.

The five-story structure Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East welcomes travelers with the latest in guestroom offerings, including the Garden Sleep System bed and Mirra chair by Herman Miller. The hotel features: a Pavilion Pantry with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill offering cooked to order breakfast and dinner; room service during dinner hours; lounge area with a television and fireplace; and a guest laundry facility.

Business travelers will enjoy the complimentary 24-hour business center; three meeting rooms offering 2,736 square feet of flexible meeting space. All meeting rooms offer state-of-the- art technology and complimentary high speed Internet access.

Guestroom accommodations and features include: complimentary high-speed Internet access and remote printing to the hotel's business center; a clock that enables guests to play their MP3 or portable CD player; an oversized clutter-free work desk with plugs and electrical outlets at desk height; adjustable lighting; two telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail; a "hospitality center" with a microwave oven, coffee maker and mini refrigerator; 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.

"We look forward to offering a new mid-priced lodging option in the local community and our team members look forward to welcoming guests to our hotel," said Thomas Lear, general manager for the Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East.

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

Members of the Hilton HHonors guest reward program can earn Points & Miles for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay.

The Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East address is 3943 TecPort Drive, Harrisburg, Penn., 17111; phone: 717-635-7299; fax: 717-635-7298. For more information on the Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East, call the hotel directly or visit www.harrisburgeast.stayhgi.com.

SOURCE: Hilton Garden Inn