IRAPUATO, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va. -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the opening of the new 112-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato, strategically located approximately nine miles of the city's thriving industrial and automotive center, as well as near cultural and tourist attractions. This new build hotel is the latest addition to the global brand of more than 2,100 Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels.

"We are proud to continue our impressive growth throughout the region," said Jose Munoz, area vice president of operations, Mexico and Central America, Hilton Worldwide. "The opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato is a welcome addition to our current portfolio of more than 40 hotels already operating throughout Mexico," he added.

Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato is a brand new six-story contemporary hotel with stylish design and guestrooms offering 42-inch HDTV, desk with ergonomic chair, and a Clean and Fresh Hampton bed®. Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato offers free daily Hampton's On the House® hot breakfast, as well as Hampton's On the RunTM Breakfast Bags filled with a multi-grain bar, an apple, an artisan breakfast bread loaf and a bottle of water with a flavor packet for those guests on the go, available Monday through Friday. A lobby bar serving a wide selection of beverages and snacks is open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.

Guests at Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato will also have access to a 24-hour fitness center, outdoor heated swimming pool and event space for up to 72 participants.

The hotel's excellent location is perfect for those visiting the automotive cluster in the area, as well as for guests seeking proximity to local attractions such as dancing water fountains, Square of the Founder and Irapuato Zoo and La Cristalita – where travelers can catch a glimpse of why Irapuato is known as the "Strawberry Capital of the World". Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato is located approximately 27 miles from Guanajuato International Airport.

Hampton by Hilton fosters a unique culture of hospitality called Hamptonality. This term describes each hotel's approach to friendly customer service, anticipating guests' needs and providing travelers with helpful suggestions about area attractions, historical facts and fun things to do around town. Additionally, hotels are infused with local photography and artwork, highlighting each property's connection and support to its own community. The hotel participates in Hilton HHonors, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive discount that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app.

To celebrate the new opening, Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato is offering special rates starting at $999.00 pesos + tax (approximately US$55) per night per room and 5,000 Hilton HHonors points for minimum three day stays until December 31, 2016. For more information or reservations, visit Hampton Inn by Hilton Irapuato (www.hamptonirapuato.com) or call 1-800-445-8667.

Hilton Worldwide currently has a portfolio of more than 90 hotels and resorts open and welcoming travelers in Latin America, including more than 40 in Mexico. The company is actively pursuing additional Latin American growth opportunities and currently has a robust pipeline of more than 50 projects across the region, including more than 20 in Mexico.

About Hilton

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising more than 7,500 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 180 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube

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