Hilton Hotels Corporation this week announced the opening of the 100-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Syracuse, in Syracuse, N.Y., representing another addition to the brand`s growing collection of more than 130 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Exit 35 Hotel Partners, LLC owns the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse, under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation. Emerald Hospitality manages the hotel.

“We are excited to bring Hilton Garden Inn to Syracuse, as we are quickly becoming the trusted brand that provides each guest with what they need in convenient locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico,” said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president—brand management, Hilton Garden Inn for Hilton Hotels Corporation. “Representing our brand`s fourth upstate New York property, the Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse exemplifies our growing commitment to providing a contemporary, mid-priced hotel product in many communities throughout the state.”

A mid-rise, three-story structure, the Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse features: a signature glass-walled Pavilion housing the reception desk; the Pavilion Pantry(R) convenience mart with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill(R) restaurant, offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner with room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; three meeting rooms with 2,400 square feet of flexible meeting space; a 24-hour complimentary business center; and an on-site guest laundry facility.

Guestroom accommodations and features include: 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 on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: a spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable computer; high-speed Internet access; adjustable lighting; an ergonomic chair; electrical outlets at desk height; and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.

Recreational facilities consist of a fitness room, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Tennis courts and golf courses also are nearby.

“The Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse offers the best location for both the leisure and business traveler,” said Ed Pavente, hotel general manager. “The hotel is conveniently located in the Pioneer Office Park, close to several corporations, restaurants and shopping plazas. We also are a short drive to Syracuse University, the Oncenter Complex and the New York State Fairgrounds and Expo Center.”

Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program can earn Points & Miles(TM) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to Double Dip(R) by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay. Hilton HHonors(R) provides more rewarding choices than ever before with more than 70 major airline, car rental and other travel-related companies.

Hilton Garden Inn developments represent one of the cornerstones of Hilton`s franchise growth strategy. More than 225 Hilton Garden Inn properties are currently open or under development in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse address is 6004 Fair Lakes Rd., Syracuse, NY 13057; phone: 315/431-4800; fax: 315/431-4999. The hotel is situated off the New York State Thruway/Interstate 90 at exit 35 1/4 mile east of Carrier Circle, just 10 miles from Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Hilton Garden Inn is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation; recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,000 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(TM), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Harrison Conference Centers(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Company(R) and Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton.

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