The opening represents the latest addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 350 Inns locations across North America and Europe.

Hilton Garden Inn the award-winning mid-priced brand, today announced the opening of the 125-room Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport in Tucson, Ariz. The Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport is operated by Valencia Tucson, LLC, under a license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"Opening our newest hotel in Tucson shows how travelers are looking for a new kind of lodging option that offers all the amenities they need and want whether on the road for business or leisure," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president – brand management, Hilton Garden Inn.

Just one mile from the Tucson Airport, the new Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport features complimentary wired and WiFi Internet access in guestrooms and public space; remote printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center; a signature glass-walled pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantry® with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill® restaurant offering breakfast and dinner; room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; five meeting rooms offering 4,600 square feet of flexible space and an on-site 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 brand has allowed us to open an upscale mid-priced hotel near the airport," said Don Culbertson, owner and CEO of The Sunway Hotel Group, "Not only is our hotel ideal for business travelers but the Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport is also perfect for families who want to relax and enjoy the weather while our Lazy River pool gives children a fun activity with parents."

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, outdoor Lazy River swimming pool and whirlpool. Golf resorts and nearby casinos are also an easy drive away.

"It is important to have quality hotel brands that appeal to all travelers as it helps to continue to upgrade the caliber of room inventory in the Tucson area," said Jonathan Walker, president and CEO of the Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau.