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Hilton St. Louis Downtown has opened in the historic Merchants Laclede building at 4th and Olive Street. Hilton St. Louis Downtown Opens in Merchants Laclede Building ST. LOUIS, MO (SLFP.com), March 27, 2005 - The Hilton St. Louis Downtown has taken up residence in the historic Merchants Laclede building at 4th and Olive Street. Completed in 1888, the eight-story building is one of oldest examples of St. Louis' tall fireproof office buildings of the period and is known for its intricate stonework. The building has been home to many firms and corporations before it was renovated and transformed into a Hilton. The new 195-room Hilton opened, March 21, less than two weeks before the Final Four in St. Louis. A limited number of guest rooms have been sold out months in advance. "The new Hilton St. Louis Downtown offers the charm and ambience of the historic Merchants Laclede building, while giving guests the abundant amenities and excellent service expected from a Hilton," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, brand management, Hilton Hotels Corporation. "We expect that the hotel will become the location of choice for meetings and social functions, and for visitors looking to get a taste of the culture and heritage of downtown St. Louis." The Hilton St. Louis Downtown's guest rooms are uniquely integrated into the historic architecture, offering today's comforts in a beautifully renovated boutique-style luxury hotel. All 195 rooms have complimentary high speed Internet access, The Bed by Hilton, an in-room refrigerator, 27" television, two telephones with voicemail and data port, coffeemaker with complimentary coffee and tea, large work desk with desk-level outlets and ergonomic chairs, and iron/ironing board. The hotel also offers covered parking, a state-of-the-art business center, full-service restaurant, in-room dining, invigorating fitness center with circuit training strength machines and cardiovascular equipment, relaxing whirlpool tub, and same-day valet dry cleaning. The hotel features 5,000 square feet of meeting space, which is perfect for meetings and social functions. The hotel is owned and managed by Drury Development Corporation and operated under a franchise license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., a franchising subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation. Holiday Inn Express Hits the Showers With $20 Million Upgrade ATLANTA, GA (SLFP.com), March 27, 2005 - Nearly three out of four (73%) U.S. adults are not satisfied with the current state of hotel bathrooms, according to a recent Harris Interactive poll. The Harris Interactive survey also found that guests' top complaint is that the water pressure in hotel showers is too low or too high (26 percent). About one in seven (14%) weren't happy with the quality of the bath linens and 13 percent are looking for more space in the shower. The survey, conducted for Holiday Inn Express, comes on the heels of the Holiday Inn Express brand's rollout of a $20 million SimplySmart™ bathroom upgrade to its 1,300 North American properties and demonstrates that the new SimplySmart shower initiative is in line with consumer demands. The upgrade program has already seen approximately 120,000 showerheads replaced with a multi-function showerhead by Kohler®. It also features more than one million new 100 percent cotton towels; white, hookless shower curtains with curved rods which add 25 percent more space; cotton loop bath rugs; and a sleek new line of bath amenities, featuring a proprietary cinnamon roll- inspired scent. The rollout of the SimplySmart shower initiative, which is in its final stages, will be completed by the end of April 2005. Archived Hotel News: Five Airport Hotels Offer Free Parking Drury Hotels Rated #1 in 2004 Hospitality Index Marriott Launches Diversity Outreach Initiative Marriott to Invest $190 Million in Global Bedding Makeover to Retain Guest Loyalty Holiday Inn Westport Undergoing $4 Million Renovation The St. Louis Hotels Guide is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan Saint Louis area. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact editor@slfp.com All rights reserved world wide © 1997 - 2005 Moore Design Group.

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