Homewood Suites by Hilton Continues to Help Travelers Afflicted by the Airline Fee Blues

Online, April 8, 2010 (Newswire.com) - CONTACT:
Brad Carmony
Homewood Suites Brand Communications
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Continues to Help Travelers
Afflicted by the Airline Fee Blues

Added Value Amenities Save Guests Hit by New $45 Carry-On Baggage Charge

McLean VA, April 7, 2010 - Homewood Suites by Hilton has good news for travelers down on their "spirits" with the recent news of airline fees going up as high as $45 for carry-on baggage. The award-winning hotel brand's almost 300 properties nationwide offer guests a variety of complimentary added value amenities to help them recoup all that money spent on airline fees.

So how does this make dollars and "sense" for those burned by the new carry-on baggage charge?

Meals, extra space and Internet access should not have a price tag, and staying at a Homewood Suites is guaranteed to save travelers the money they would have to spend on the new baggage fee (plus all the other airline fees) in just a one-night stay. No fuzzy math, here is where the savings start:

Item:
Carry-on
Baggage

Typical Airline Fee:
Up to $45

Staying at Homewood Suites:
Free
(At the least we want you to pack a
toothbrush and fresh pair of socks)

Item:
Breakfast

Typical Airline Fee:
$3-5

Staying at Homewood Suites:
Free
Full hot breakfast including items such as
French Toast, frittatas and fresh fruit seven
days a week

Item:
Dinner

Typical Airline Fee:
$7-10

Staying at Homewood Suites:
Free
Balanced evening meal with beverages
Monday thru Thursday

Item:
Internet Access

Typical Airline Fee:
$10

Staying at Homewood Suites:
Free
High-speed Internet access in every
guestroom and Wi-Fi access in each
hotel's communal space, "The Lodge"

Item:
Extra Space
(Leg Room)

Typical Airline Fee:
$25

Staying at Homewood Suites:
Free
Homewood Suites' guestrooms all include
full kitchens, a separate living area and
bedroom

Total Airline Cost: $95
Total Homewood Suites Cost: Nothing, Nada, Zilch, Zero!

For more information about Homewood Suites by Hilton please visit www.homewoodsuites.com.

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.