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Hilton Worldwide Announces "The Great Getaway"
St. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), May 12, 2006 - Hilton Worldwide has announced the launch of "The Great Getaway," the company's latest global promotion. Guests can get away with up to 30 percent off hotel rooms for stays completed between May 28 and Sept. 6, 2010 by making reservations online at hhonors.com/thegreatgetaway.
Discounted rates also include complimentary breakfast daily. Participating Hilton Worldwide brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, and Homewood Suites by Hilton.
Travelers looking to book their ultimate retreat can select from more than 2,800 participating hotels worldwide. Reservations must be booked by July 15, 2010, require seven-day advance purchase and full payment at time of booking. Discounts vary by hotel brand.
"The Great Getaway gives our guests what they're looking for - a great deal on travel accommodations," said Jeff Diskin, Senior Vice President, Global Customer Marketing, Hilton Worldwide. "We're encouraging our guests to take this opportunity to explore a new travel destination or visit an old favorite while enjoying world-class hospitality in thousands of our hotels around the world."
A selection of participating hotels and destinations includes:
* Rome Cavalieri - Part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, this 5-star property is enclosed in fifteen acres of lush Mediterranean parklands overlooking Rome's elegant skyline.
* Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort - This luxurious beachfront property is set along one of Mexico's most tranquil beaches and has received the AAA Four Diamond Award.
* Doubletree by Hilton San Juan, PR - Located in the popular Condado area of Puerto Rico's capital city, this modern full-service hotel offers relaxed comfort and the warm hospitality for which the city is known.
* Hilton Garden Inn Sonoma County - A short drive from many award-winning Northern California wineries including the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, this property is ideal for the individual business and weekend leisure traveler.
* Hampton Inn & Suites Williamsburg-Central - Guests step back more than 220 years to the eve of the American Revolution when visiting Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, but can expect 21st Century conveniences when staying at Hampton.
* Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa - Port Richey - This Florida hotel offers spacious studio, one-and/or two-bedroom hotel suites with a fully-equipped kitchen. This is a pet-friendly property, so guests can bring Fido along on the trip as well.
Guests that are also Hilton HHonors members will earn their standard points and miles for all stays.
For more information on The Great Getaway rate sale and to book and save up to 30 percent off of hotel stays at brands within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, visit hhonors.com/thegreatgetaway.
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Consumer Reports Puts Drury Hotels On Top for Well-Maintained and Exceptional Values
St. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), April 13, 2006 - The rough economy has taken its toll on the hospitality industry and Consumer Reports Hotel Survey finds there are good hotel choices for every budget. Readers found The Ritz-Carlton, Homewood Suites, Renaissance, Drury Inn & Suites, and Microtel Inn & Suites were among the most satisfying of 48 chains in their respective categories.
Consumer Reports hotel ratings are broken into five categories: Fanciest, Luxury, Upscale, Moderate and Budget. Travelers' expectations differ by category, but some moderate hotels pleased readers almost as much as the epitome of ritz, the Ritz-Carlton. Even the budget category had one winner: Microtel Inn & Suites which topped its category again. Microtel was top of its class in CR's last hotel survey.
"The hospitality landscape has changed a lot since our last survey in 2006. Low occupancy and other factors are forcing some chains to cut back on services, but it also means consumers have an opportunity to find a great deal on some highly rated hotels," said Tod Marks, sr. project editor at Consumer Reports.
The Consumer Reports National Research Center surveyed 27,506 subscribers who spent a collective 124,000 nights at 48 chains across all five categories from January 2008 to April 2009. Here's what Consumer Reports found:
* It pays to haggle. Only 35 percent of respondents tried to negotiate for a better deal, but those who did were rewarded with a lower rate or room upgrade 80 percent of the time. That's a slightly higher success rate than readers experienced in Consumer Reports 2006 survey. Those who called ahead to do their haggling were even more successful than those who tried to negotiate in person.
* Booking method doesn't affect satisfaction. There was no correlation between respondents' happiness with their hotel stay and how they booked it. Satisfaction was similar whether they called the hotel directly, used the hotel's Web site, phoned the chain's toll-free number, used an independent travel site, or walked in off the street without a reservation.
* Suites have advantages. For approximately the same price as a regular room, the lodgings in an all-suite hotel give a more spacious, homey feeling. Respondents singled out Homewood Suites and Drury Inn & Suites as well-maintained and exceptional values. Suite hotels come in different price levels, and suites are sometimes an option at standard chains.
* Some beds are better than others. Many high-end chains boast about their plush mattresses and lush linens. Survey respondents cited the Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance and Westin as having the best beds and bedding. Conversely, at least 11 percent of guests (three times the average) at Howard Johnson, Travelodge, and Americas Best Value Inn complained that their beds were so uncomfortable that they couldn't get a good night's sleep.
* Most "bargain" hotels aren't. Respondents who stayed at a budget hotel said they were drawn by cheap rates. But except for Microtel, budget hotels continue to earn the lowest scores for value, upkeep, and ease of checking in and out. They also generate a disproportionate percentage of complaints about bedding, lighting, decor, and heating and air conditioning. Travelodge, Econo Lodge, and the misnamed Americas Best Value Inn, a newcomer to CR's Ratings, were consistently among the most trouble-prone.
Drury Hotels Company, a Missouri-based, family-owned and operated hotel system with more than 130 hotels in 20 states, has earned top honors in the 2009 Market Metrix Hospitality Index, ranking #1 among Midscale Hotels without Food & Beverage. Please call 1-800-325-0481 for more information on special rates and family vacation packages or for reservations.
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