BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug , 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE)—Hilton Garden Inn(R) Hotels now offer a special discount to American Automobile Association (AAA) members. The new “Stay & Save” rate features a 10% discount off the best available room rate to members who book a stay at a participating Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the U.S., Canada or Mexico.
The “Stay & Save” discount provides AAA members with the opportunity to save even more when they stay at a Hilton Garden Inn hotel for a quick weekend getaway or that anticipated weeklong vacation. The special rate is available now at more than 145+ Hilton Garden Inn hotels across the country. Room/rates subject to availability. Restrictions may apply.

Hilton Garden Inn hotels are positioned as the mid-priced brand of Hilton Hotels Corporation targeted to today`s growing segment of value-conscious business and leisure travelers who are looking for a home-like atmosphere away from home. Each Hilton Garden Inn hotel 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; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; an on-site guest laundry facility; a fitness center; swimming pool and whirlpool.

“We are pleased to offer AAA members this great `Stay & Save` discount rate,” said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president—brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. “Our hotels offer guests what they need to make their vacation a pleasurable experience including guestrooms that feature convenient and travel-friendly amenities like a microwave oven, mini refrigerator, and in-room entertainment for the whole family, from video games and on-demand movies to interactive Hilton guest services and Internet access.”

To take advantage of this exceptional “Stay & Save” offer at a Hilton Garden Inn hotel and to make a reservation, AAA members can call Hilton`s dedicated AAA number at 1-800-916-2221 or contact their local AAA office and ask for plan code “AA.” A valid AAA membership card is required to make reservations, and must be presented at check-in to receive this discount.

Hilton Garden Inn Hotels are part of the Hilton Family of Hotels under Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. For more information on the Hilton Garden Inn brand or to make reservations, please visit our Web site at www.hiltongardeninn.com or call 1-800-HILTONS from the U.S. and Canada.

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