Offering a new kind of accommodation for business and leisure travelers, Hilton Garden Inn, the award-winning mid-priced brand, is pleased to announce the opening of the 128-room Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton in Groton, Conn., representing another addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 350 Hilton Garden Inn locations across North America and Europe.

The Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton is operated by Groton Hospitality, LLC under a license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"Hilton Garden Inn looks forward to introducing our upscale mid-priced brand to the growing community of Groton," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. "Our brand's signature amenities will complement the needs of both business and leisure travelers looking for quality accommodations at an affordable price."

The four-story Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton features 124 guestrooms and four suites offering the Garden Sleep SystemTM bed which allows guests to adjust the firmness and softness of the bed; ergonomic Mirra chair by Herman Miller; high definition flat screen television; complimentary wired and WiFi Internet access in all guestrooms and public space and remote printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center.

The hotel welcomes guests with a glass-walled pavilion entrance offering a light, bright and airy ambiance; the Pavilion Pantry mini mart with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill restaurant, offering freshly prepared breakfast and dinner; room service dinner hours; an outdoor patio; a comfortable lounge area featuring a fireplace and large screen television; three meeting rooms offering 1,741 square-feet of flexible meeting space; and an onsite guest laundry facility.

Guest room accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep SystemTM bed; high definition flat screen television; clock that allows guests to play their portable CD or MP3 player; 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 and information services include video-on-demand movies, video games and interactive Hilton Garden Inn guest services.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: ergonomic Mirra® chair by Herman Miller; a spacious and clutter-free work desk; electrical outlets at desk height; adjustable lighting and two speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail.

"The Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton is perfectly situated near many local attractions and businesses," said Brian DeFrancesco, hotel general manager. "Whether traveling for business or pleasure, our goal is to make the guest experience a carefree and pleasant one."

Recreational facilities consist of a workout facility with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, Stay Fit Kits available for complimentary check-out from the front desk, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

The Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton hotel participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles 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 Mystic/Groton. HHonors members can earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay at more than 2,900 Hilton Family hotels worldwide. And with No Blackout Dates, effective February 1, 2008, as long as a standard room is available, members can confirm that room using their HHonors points.

Situated just five miles from the Groton-New London Airport at exit 86 off of Interstate 95, the Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton is located at 224 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340; phone: 860-445-6800; fax: 860-445-6801. Nearby attractions include the Nautilus Museum, Mystic Aquarium, Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Casino. Corporations located in the area include Pfizer, Electric Boat and New London Naval Submarine Base.