Hilton Garden Inn(R) Toledo/Perrysburg Opens Offering a New Kind of Accommodation for Business and Leisure Travelers in Ohio.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Hilton Garden Inn([R]), one of the fastest growing brands that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, is pleased to announce the opening of the 184-room Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg at Levis Commons in Perrysburg, Ohio representing another addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 390 Hilton Garden Inn locations across North America and Europe.

The Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg will be managed by Twinsburg, Ohio-based Gateway Hospitality Group under a license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation. The new hotel will be the 3rd property in Ohio and 15th location in the United States that is managed by Gateway Hospitality Group. Gateway Hospitality Group and Dillin Corp. are partners in the hotel project.

"The opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg location is a perfect example of how well our brand fits with growing communities and also shows how travelers are seeking upscale mid-priced accommodations that are ideal for both business and leisure," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn.

The seven-story Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg with its suspended glass porte cochere welcomes guests with a light, bright and airy ambiance. The new hotel features 184 guestrooms including 10 suites offering the Garden Sleep System([R]) bed which allows guests to adjust the firmness and softness of the bed; ergonomic Mirra([R]) chair by Herman Miller; high definition flat screen television; complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms and public space and remote printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center. Additional hotel offerings include the Pavilion Pantry([R]) mini mart with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; a comfortable lounge area featuring a fireplace and large screen television and an onsite guest laundry facility. For guests looking to keep up with their fitness routine, the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg offers an indoor pool, whirlpool and complimentary workout facility and the Stay Fit Kits([R]) that are available for guest check-out at the front desk that features core, Yoga or Pilates-inspired exercises.

"The Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg is perfectly situated in the heart of Levis Commons at the Entertainment District," said Bob Voelker, President of Gateway Hospitality. "When I saw Levis, I just knew we would be successful here. Everything you need is right at the front door step. Not many hotels can offer this kind of vibrant environment along with the shopping and dining options in a somewhat rural setting like Perrysburg. You don't need to leave Levis for anything."

According to Larry Dillin, President of Dillin Corp., "Bringing in the Hilton Garden Inn brand to Perrysburg has allowed us to open an upscale mid-priced hotel that is well-known to guests. The Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg's location is also ideal for travelers in town for business or visitors looking to get away with many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues within walking distance from the hotel."

Guest room accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep System([R]); 32" high definition flat screen television; clock that features MP3 connectivity; a "hospitality center" that features a mini fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment includes video-on-demand movies and Hilton Garden Inn guest services.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: ergonomic Mirra([R]) chair by Herman Miller; a spacious work desk with convenient desk-level outlets; adjustable lighting and two speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail.

"This is such a magnificent hotel for this area as we're located in the entertainment district of Levis Commons," stated Izzet Sozeri, hotel general manager. "For planners and groups looking to book meetings, the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg features 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for any type of function as well as an event center and 10,000 square-foot ballroom that can accommodate up to 800 people."

The Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg hotel participates in Hilton HHonors([R]), the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles([R]) and No Blackout Dates. Members of the Hilton HHonors guest reward program can earn Points & Miles for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg. HHonors members can earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay at more than 3,000 Hilton Family hotels worldwide. And with No Blackout Dates as long as a standard room is available, members can confirm that room using their HHonors points.

The Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg is nestled in the upscale Levis Commons and easily accessible from I-75, I-80, I-90 and I-475; phone: 419.873.0700; fax: 419.873.0701. Nearby attractions include the BGSU campus, University of Toledo, Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, Arrowhead Park and Ft. Meigs. Corporations located in the area include Owens Illinois World Headquarters, Dillin Corp., Merrill Lynch, First Solar, Cooper Tire and Rubber and Progressive Insurance.

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road -- from complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms and PrintSpots[TM] mobile printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center to one of the most comfortable beds with the Garden Sleep System([R]). So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while on the road.

To make reservations or to find out more about the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg visit www.HGI.com or www.toledoperrysburg.hgi.com or call the hotel directly 419.873.0700.

For more information on Levis Commons, visit LevisCommons.com.