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Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport Creates Hotel Oasis with Completion of $6 Million Renovation

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Doubletree® Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport proudly announces the completion of a $6 million hotelwide renovation. Located outside the airport's main entrance and within 20 miles of downtown Houston and all Greater Houston attractions, this upscale, full-service hotel has made significant upgrades to its guest rooms, indoor and outdoor event space, dining outlets and recreation facilities.

The Doubletree is operated by Driftwood Hospitality under a franchise license agreement with Doubletree Hotel Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT).

"The completion of our multi-million-dollar makeover will truly establish the Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport as one of the premier upscale hotel choices in the community," said Terry Mariano, hotel general manager. "Whether your travels to the Houston Intercontinental Airport area include business meetings or a family vacation, our team members are proud to welcome local residents, as well as travelers from around the world, to experience our reinvigorated Doubletree experience and warm Texas hospitality."

Each of the 313 guest rooms and suites at the Doubletree has been completely refreshed with a richly appointed scheme of cool colors, textures and dark wood furnishings that create an environment of contemporary comfort. Along with complimentary, wireless high-speed Internet access; cordless, dual-line phones; MP3-compatible stereo clock radios; and an upgraded in-room entertainment package, the hotel also offers the brand's signature Sweet Dreams® by Doubletree sleep experience. This luxurious night's sleep includes a plentiful amount of pillows, a luxurious linen package of a down-filled duvet wrapped in triple sheeting and a specially designed plush-top mattress and box spring system that helps ensure a great night's sleep. Guest bathrooms have been dramatically redesigned to include upgraded lighting, new vanities with granite counters, framed mirrors, Neutrogena® bath and body products, and a curved shower rod that allows for 20% more space in the shower.

The Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport features one of the most comprehensive selections of indoor and outdoor meeting event space in Greater Houston and has become incredibly popular for weddings, social events and executive retreats. The hotel's 18,500 square feet of meeting space – including a 6,875-square-foot ballroom – has been upgraded to accommodate special occasions of up to 500 with ease. The hotel's Kansas City Learning Center is a custom-built, amphitheatre-style classroom retrofitted with audiovisual technology for interactive seminars and training sessions.

The most notable and popular feature of the Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport is the lushly landscaped courtyard which serves as a center showcase of the hotel property. This park-like setting includes an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, which is perfect for relaxing at the beginning or end of a busy day. A covered pavilion complements the courtyard and provides a scenic outdoor venue for day and evening receptions of up to 200 people.

To please the palate, Oakley's delights guests with the variety and freshness of a fine selection of regional Texas specialties, along with extensive breakfast and lunch buffets. At Derricks Saloon, Tex-Mex fare, pool tables, video games and shuffleboard provide the perfect evening of fun with friends. The coffee barista proudly brews Starbucks Coffee and serves Grab-and-Go morning pastries. Room service is available during peak dining hours throughout the day.

"We are proud that the Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport represents another fantastic renovation as part of what has become a $750 million renovation resolution by hotel owners across the Doubletree brand," said Dave Horton, senior vice president – brand management for Doubletree Hotels. "This Doubletree truly complements our fine, full-service collection of nearly 40 airport hotel locations across the U.S. and Canada."

The Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport provides the convenience of complimentary airport shuttle service to all terminals and a "stay-and-fly package" for local Houstonians that includes a one-night stay, breakfast for two and parking for either 7 or 14 days. The hotel also is conveniently located within minutes of corporate offices for Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Smith, Hydril and Continental Airlines as well as a short drive to such popular attractions as Minute Maid Park, Cynthia Woods Pavilion, the museum district, the theater district, Prime Outlets, Houston Speedway and Sam Houston Race Park. The Doubletree is located just north of Beltway 8 at 15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, Tex. 77032. For more information on the Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport, visit the hotel's website at houstonintercontinentalairport.doubletree.com, call l-800-222-TREE in the U.S. and Canada or contact the hotel directly at 281-848-4000.

About Driftwood Hospitality

Driftwood Hospitality Management LLC, based in Jupiter, Florida, is one of the fastest growing independent hospitality management and development firms in the country today. Established in January 1999 by David Buddemeyer, Driftwood or its affiliates owns and/or manages more than 30 hotels comprising approximately 7,500 rooms throughout the U.S., The Bahamas and Central America. The company manages a variety of lodging types, from destination resorts to downtown convention hotels to suburban hotels and inns. Many of the company's hotels are affiliated with nationally recognized hospitality franchises, including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Doubletree, Radisson, Sheraton, Hampton Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Wyndham Garden and Hotel Indigo. (www.driftwoodhospitality.com)

About Doubletree Hotels
With a growing collection of contemporary, upscale accommodations in more than 180 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America, Doubletree Hotels, Guest Suites and Resorts are distinctively designed properties that provide true comfort to today's business and leisure travelers. From the millions of delighted hotel guests who are welcomed with the brand's legendary, warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in to the advantages of the award-winning Hilton HHonors® guest reward program, each Doubletree guest receives a satisfying stay wherever their travels take them.

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