Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 120-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Minneapolis/Maple Grove, in Minneapolis/Maple Grove, MN.

Maple Grove Lodging Investors, LLC owns the newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove, under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchise subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation. The North Central Group manages the hotel
“We`re pleased to open our newest location in Minnesota,” said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. “The opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove shows our commitment to quickly becoming the premier mid-price hotel of choice for travelers seeking quality accommodations at affordable prices.”

The three-story Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove 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 breakfast cafe; room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; two meeting rooms with 1,400 square feet of flexible meeting space; an outdoor patio; 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 video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton guest services.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: complimentary high-speed Internet access; a spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a laptop computer; 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 and indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool
“The hotel`s residential feel will appeal greatly to corporate travelers conducting business in the Maple Grove area, as well as to leisure travelers visiting friends and relatives,” said Kym Myers, hotel general manager. “The Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove is also within driving distance to many local attractions including The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, the National Sports Center and Rush Creek Golf Club.”

Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program can also earn Points & Miles(R) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove.

Approximately 27 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove is located at 6350 Vinewood Lane, Maple Grove, MN 55311; phone: 763-509-9500; fax: 763-509-9501. The hotel is situated at the intersection of Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road. Nearby corporations include Medtronic, Boston Scientific/SciMed and Caterpillar
Hilton Garden Inn is the upscale mid-priced brand that 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(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Company (R)and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).

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