Homewood Suites by Hilton Celebrates Two TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Celebrates Two TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards

Tampa-Brandon and San Diego-Liberty Station Properties Named to 2010 List

McLean, VA, January 29, 2010 - Homewood Suites by Hilton today announced that two of the brand's properties have been named to TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2010 List. Homewood Suites Tampa-Brandon received the 14th overall ranking in the nation by TripAdvisor readers while the Homewood Suites San Diego Airport - Liberty Station was the third ranked family hotel in the United States (ranking eighth internationally).

"We congratulate Homewood Suites Tampa-Brandon and Homewood Suites San Diego Airport - Liberty Station for receiving this recognition from one of the most respected consumer review-based websites," said Bill Duncan, Global Head, Brand Management, Homewood Suites. "In today's economy family, leisure and business travelers are looking for added value and convenience and both properties are great examples of what the extended-stay hotel and the Homewood Suites brand has to offer."

Unlike other hotel awards programs, TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased travel reviews and opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com and content from across the web. "Inspired by the millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers' Choice awards highlight the finest hotels in the world," said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "From remarkable bargains to the trendiest hotels, travelers worldwide are recognizing more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value and quality."

Travelers looking for family fun and sun or traveling to the Tampa-area for business can enjoy the Homewood Suites Tampa-Brandon. Studio, one- and two-bedroom suites offer guests separate living and sleeping areas, and a full kitchen, perfect for preparing favorite dishes from home or a late-night snack. The property also has a pool and fitness center for down time, while meeting rooms and the business center are ideal for guests looking to be productive on the road.

Located along the waterfront in Liberty Station, the Homewood Suites San Diego Airport-Liberty Station provides families a great array of facilities to make their San Diego vacation a memorable and fun experience. The property's family-friendly amenities include a pool, barbecue area, outdoor fireplace, basketball court, pool table and children's video rental center. Local attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway, SeaWorld, Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego Old Town are all also close by.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has nearly 300 hotels in North America and Mexico and approximately 120 properties in the development pipeline. The brand offers complimentary high-speed internet access, daily hot breakfast, and an evening reception featuring a light meal and beverages, Monday through Thursday. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites guests can find at each hotel an on-site Suite Shop convenience store, exercise facility and guest laundry at most locations. Additional guest services offered at most locations include a complimentary grocery shopping service* and a complete business center.

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*Guest pays for groceries. Other restrictions apply.