Named by Entrepreneur magazine in 2007 Business Travel Awards for second consecutive year. Hilton Garden Inn^®, the upscale mid-priced brand that features services and attributes that allow guests to work smart, eat well, stay fit and enjoy deep sleep on the road, has been named the "Best Mid-Price Hotel Value" by Entrepreneur magazine's 2007 Business Travel Awards. Hilton Garden Inn has been recognized with the award in 2003, 2006 and 2007.

Hilton Garden Inn was selected as the "Best Mid-Price Hotel Value" because of its ability to consistently meet the needs of business travelers, such as offering a 24-hour business center complete with complimentary access to office equipment and standard office supplies.

The 2007 Business Travel Awards highlights suppliers who offer affordable options to value-driven travelers to enhance their travel experience. As the leading magazine for the small and mid-size business community, Entrepreneur continues to be the definitive guide to the diverse challenges and opportunities of business ownership.

"Being recognized for the third time as the recipient of Entrepreneur magazine's 2007 Business Travel Award for ‘Best Mid-Price Hotel Value,' is a testament to our brand," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president – brand management for Hilton Garden Inn. "Hilton Garden Inn consistently differentiates itself in the mid-price category by offering core amenities and features essential to travelers from our 24-hour business center to our Garden Sleep System^TM bed. This award is especially important to us given how many brands have recently entered the mid-price segment. We feel confident that our brand truly delivers a quality experience for our guests."

Hilton Garden Inn hotels provide business travelers everything they need most to be productive while on the road, including complimentary high-speed Internet access, remote printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center and a clutter-free, oversized work-desk. Guests can also experience the latest in guestroom attributes, including the Garden Sleep System^TM bed, Herman Miller Mirra^® chair, flat screen high definition television and a clock that allows travelers to play their MP3 or portable CD player. These brand characteristics, in addition to the consistency of guest services and hotel amenities at reasonable prices, have allowed Hilton Garden Inn to stand out among its competitors.

All Hilton Garden Inn locations feature a glass-walled pavilion entrance; a Pavilion Pantry^® with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; a casual restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast; room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area featuring a large screen television; flexible meeting space; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; workout facility; swimming pool and whirlpool; and a guest laundry facility on site. Hilton Garden Inn guestrooms have a hospitality center that features a mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker; 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. Members of the Hilton HHonors^® guest reward program can earn Points & Miles^® for every qualifying Hilton Garden Inn hotel stay.

For the complete results of Entrepreneur magazine's 2007 Business Travel Awards, pick up a copy of the April 2007 issue of Entrepreneur magazine or read it online at www.entrepreneur.com/farandaway.