Madison, Mississippi - 25 January, 2006 -

Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 134-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Madison in Madison, MS. MMI Hotel Group owns and manages the newly-constructed Hilton Garden Inn Madison which operates under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation. "We are excited to open our first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Mississippi," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. "We hope that when business and leisure travelers experience a Hilton Garden Inn hotel, we will become their mid-priced lodging choice throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico." A five-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Madison features: a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry(R) with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items and sundries; the Great American Grill(R) restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast; room service available during dinner hours from Bonefish Grill; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; two rooms with 1,032 square feet of flexible meeting space; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; and an on-site guest laundry. Guestroom accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep System(R) in king rooms; innovative clock that allows guests to play their MP3 or portable CD player; a "hospitality center" that houses 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 guest services. Business-oriented features of the guestrooms include: complimentary high-speed Internet access and remote printing to the business center; the Herman Miller Mirra(TM) chair; a spacious work desk; adjustable lighting; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail. Recreational facilities consist of a workout facility and heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. "The hotel's residential feel will appeal greatly to corporate travelers conducting business in the area, as well as to leisure travelers visiting friends and relatives in the Madison area," said Tim Coleman, hotel general manager. "The Hilton Garden Inn Madison is conveniently located at Colony Crossing and adjacent to Highland Colony Parkway, Madison's premier business address." Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program can earn Points & Miles(R) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Madison. Located 20 miles from Jackson-Evers International Airport, the Hilton Garden Inn Madison is situated at 320 New Mannsdale Road, Madison, Mississippi 39110; phone: 601-420-0442; fax: 601-936-4227. The hotel is located just off Interstate 55 at exit 108. Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning mid-priced brand offering complimentary high-speed Internet access in all hotel guestrooms and secure guest remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center. The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation; recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,300 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R). For more information on Hilton Garden Inn hotels or to make reservations, please visit www.StayHGI.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. SOURCE: Hilton Hotels Corporation

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