Hilton Garden Inn(R) Shreveport Opens Doors in Louisiana

The Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport is operated by Akshar 6, LLC, under a license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"Opening our newest hotel in Shreveport shows how travelers are looking for a different 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.

The new Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport 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(R) with a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items, and sundries; the Great American Grill(R) restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner; room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; a boardroom and meeting rooms offering 3,200 square feet of flexible space and an on-site guest laundry facility.

Guest room accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep System(R) that allows guests to adjust the firmness and softness of the bed; high definition flat screen television; clock that has connectivity 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(R) 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.

"With the many offerings and amenities to keep travelers productive on the road, the Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport is ideal for business travelers but with our hotel's location to many nearby area attractions, the new hotel is also perfect for families who want to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city of Shreveport," said Shailesh C. Vora, M.D., with Akshar 6, LLC.

Recreational facilities consist of a workout facility with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, Stay Fit Kits(R) available for complimentary check-out from the front desk, an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

The Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport hotel participates in Hilton HHonors(R), the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles(R) and No Blackout Dates. HHonors members can earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay at more than 3,000 Hilton Family hotels worldwide.

The Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport is located at 5971 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, La., 71109; phone: 318-686-0148; fax: 318-686-0158. The hotel is situated at the intersection of Interstate 20/exit 20 at Pines Rd. Nearby attractions include the Gardens of the American Rose Center, Libbey Glass Factory Outlet, Riverboat Casinos Meadows Museum of Art, Barwell Garden & Arts Center, Sci-Port Discovery Center and Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Museum. Corporations in the surrounding area include General Motors, General Electric, Haliburton, Calumet Industries and Grey Wolf Drilling.

Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road -- from complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms and PrintSpots(TM) mobile printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center to one of the most comfortable beds you will ever experience with the Garden Sleep System(R). So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home.

To make reservations of to find out more about the Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport, visit www.shreveport.hgi.com or call the hotel directly.

For more information about Hilton Garden Inn locations throughout North America and Europe or to find your next getaway, please visit www.HGI.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.

SOURCE: Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport Jonathon Bragg, 318-686-0148 http://www.hiltonworldwide.com or Hilton Garden Inn Brand Communications Agnes Sibal, 310-205-4545 agnes.sibal@hilton.com http://www.HGI.com