The Saratoga Hilton Opens Its Doors to Travelers, Foodies and Performing Arts Lovers Alike

July 10, 2008 6:01 AM EDT

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Sitting at the foothills of the Adirondacks just minutes away from the serene waters of Lake George lies The Saratoga Hilton, is one of the company's newest hotels in the northeastern U.S. Located within walking distance of more than 50 restaurants and nightspots, the 242-room hotel (212 standard rooms and 30 one- and two-bedroom suites) is located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs and was recently renovated to feature modern and airy public space and guestrooms.

The Saratoga joins the Hilton Family of Hotels but remains part of the LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels collection. Now guests of The Saratoga Hilton will be entitled to standard Hilton benefits, including participation in the Hilton HHonors(R) frequent traveler rewards program.

"We are thrilled to welcome The Saratoga to the Hilton family and to bring our unique brand of Hilton hospitality to travels and residents alike," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton Brand Management, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "Its modern amenities and unique location, ideal for groups and individuals, make the hotel the perfect addition to our growing portfolio of hotels in the northeast."

Just three hours north of Manhattan, three hours west of Boston and three hours south of Montreal, the Saratoga Hilton is an ideal spot for meeting and incentive groups, offering in-house audio/visual services and catering, along with a fully staffed business center and wireless internet access. The hotel is conveniently connected to the Saratoga Springs City Center adding an additional 20,000 ft square to the hotel's 26,000 ft square of meeting space, including the 6,300-square-foot Saratoga Ballroom that can accommodate up to 800 people.

Performing art lovers can pay a visit to the nearby Saratoga Performing Arts Center, summer home to the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra, with an outdoor amphitheater featuring seasonal concerts under the stars. History and athleticism collide at the Saratoga Racetrack, the oldest continuously running thoroughbred race track in America. For guests looking to maintain their health and fitness routines the hotel features a glass enclosed indoor swimming pool and newly renovated fitness center. Food lovers can indulge their palates at Chez Sophie, one of the region's most highly regarded restaurants. The family-owned restaurant, serving French bistro cuisine prepared with locally grown produce, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and was awarded four stars by the Albany Times Union.

Each beautifully appointed guestroom will be furnished with the Hilton Serenity Collection(R) of amenities, which includes the Hilton Serenity Bed with the Serta(R) Suite Dreams(R) mattress and box springs, Pacific Coast(R) down duvet, Super Topper mattress pads and top-quality linens and pillows. Standard amenities will also include the Hilton Serenity Bath Collection, featuring the exclusive Crabtree and Evelyn line of La Source(R) bath products; a Cuisinart(R) dual-cup, single brew coffeemaker and Lavazza(R) coffee; the easy-to-set Hilton Family alarm clock with MP3 player connectivity; high-speed Internet with wireless access; and a 32-inch LCD flat screen television.

The Saratoga Hilton is located 30 miles from the Albany Airport and 36 miles from the Albany AMTRAK station. For more information or to make reservations, contact Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 1-800-445-8667 or visit www.hilton.com.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

With more than 500 hotels and resorts on six continents, Hilton continues to be an innovative leader in the full-service hospitality segment and one of the most recognized global names in the industry. Hilton's belief that Travel Should Take You Places(R) celebrates a commitment to the guest experience and to the idea that travel can and should be transformative. Hilton's variety of services, amenities and programs are designed to give guests more choice and control over their stays so they can be at their best, 24/7 whether they travel for business or leisure. Each unique Hilton hotel and resort was designed to reflect the sense of place of its location; each team member chosen to reflect the local culture and community. To start your journey visit www.hilton.com available in English, Spanish and French.

About Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries and territories, with more than 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton(R), Conrad(R) Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations(TM), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(R).

Hilton Hotels Corporation is an Official Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, which will extend through the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, the 2010/2012 U.S. Paralympic Team and the 2011 U.S. Pan American Team.

The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable(R). The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.

For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonfamily.com.

Source: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

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