BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Hilton Hotels Corporation celebrates the New Year with today’s opening of the Hilton Papagayo Resort Costa Rica - the first Hilton in Costa Rica. To mark the occasion, the resort offers guests an amazing introductory rate of $499(a) per night all-inclusive based on double occupancy. This latest addition marks the company’s third full-service hotel opening in Costa Rica this month and reinforces the commitment to grow its family of brands throughout Central America.

Formerly the Premier Fiesta Resort & Spa, the 202-room all-inclusive resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, covering almost every aspect of the property. Influenced by its natural surroundings, the resort welcomes guests with a brand new open air lobby, as well as upgrades to guest rooms, gardens and public areas, meeting facilities, restaurants, swimming pool area, and a brand new world-class spa.

“We are delighted to welcome the Hilton Papagayo Resort to our Costa Rica portfolio. The opening of this third full-service hotel is an important stepping stone in our expansion efforts throughout Central America,” commented Danny Hughes, area vice president, Caribbean and Central America, for Hilton Hotels Corporation. “Now, we can offer both business and leisure guests an array of full-service hotel options across the country, in San Jose with the Doubletree Cariari by Hilton, in the central region with the all-inclusive Doubletree Resort by Hilton Puntarenas, and in the gulf of Papagayo with the luxurious Hilton Papagayo Resort.”

Located just 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport, the Hilton Papagayo Resort is nestled between the mountains on a secluded and government protected natural volcanic sand beach on the Bay of Papagayo in Guanacaste. Featuring 202 renovated rooms, including 71 bungalows, the resort delights guests with luxury accommodations in the midst of pristine natural surroundings. All guest rooms have been completely remodeled and outfitted with the new Hilton Serenity Collection(TM: 99.26, -1.19, -1.18%) mattress and linens. Four brand new junior suites have been added to the resort, each with its own private plunge pool and amazing ocean views.

“Costa Rica is an exceptional destination and the perfect spot for Hilton with its wide array of offerings for the leisure and business traveler,” said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “The Hilton Papagayo Resort is a great addition to our Latin American portfolio and is representative of our brand’s expected growth in 2008.”

For recreation and relaxation, the resort boasts two outdoor swimming pools with a new pool area and deck, non-motorized water sports, tennis courts, on-site tour desk to arrange eco-adventures, local arts and crafts store, and nightly entertainment. A new Kidz Paradise club features activities for children of all ages, including games, nature walks, and the club’s very own volcano. The pinnacle of the resort’s relaxation options is a brand new world-class spa with 13 treatment rooms featuring spectacular garden and ocean views, separate swimming pool, a fitness center with Precor(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%) equipment, and an array of creative and unique treatments including everything from volcanic stones to local fruits.

The resort has spectacular options for destination weddings and honeymoons, offering the happy couple everything from sunset weddings on the beach to a romantic honeymoon hide-away. With over 75 weddings per year, the Hilton Papagayo Resort has the perfect combination to make any wedding an occasion to remember.

For the business-minded, Hilton Papagayo Resort offers over 1,300 sq. ft. of meetings space, including three new meeting rooms and an auditorium for up to 300 people. An outdoor terrace is the perfect place for coffee breaks surrounded by tropical gardens and ocean views. A business center equipped with computers, high speed Internet access, printers, and more is also available.

The resort features all-inclusive dining with three restaurants and two bars. The live show-case cooking buffet-style La Cosecha Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving international and local cuisine, with a specialty theme each night. Grill del Fuego provides Italian cuisine in a quaint atmosphere, while El Dorado specializes in creative Costa Rican cuisine in a formal setting. Plus, Hilton Papagayo Resort will delight guests with the Hilton Breakfast Program, featuring a color-coded system that allows guests more choice and control over the first meal of the day. The color labels denote whether the menu item is low-cholesterol, low-fat, high-fiber, low-calorie, high-energy or an indulgence.

The Hilton Papagayo Resort is a proud member of the Certification for Sustainable Tourism Program, where it has been recognized with a three-leaf rating from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. The scenic volcanic sand beach at the Hilton Papagayo Resort has also been designated a government protected beach where guests can enjoy untouched natural surroundings.

Hilton Papagayo Resort welcomes guests with a special introductory rate of $499(a) per night all-inclusive based on double occupancy(a) .

For information or reservations at the Hilton Papagayo Resort visit www.hilton.com.

(a) Special introductory rate is valid January 15 through March 31, 2008, based on availability and subject to change without notice. Rate is based on double occupancy, and does not include gratuities or other incidental charges. Services of alcoholic beverages is subject to local laws.

About The Hilton Family of Hotels In Central America

Hilton Hotels Corporation currently owns, manages, or franchises seven hotels in Central America, including Hilton full-service hotels in San Pedro Sula, Honduras; Managua, Nicaragua; San Salvador, El Salvador; a Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica; the recently opened Doubletree Resort by Hilton Puntarenas and Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San Jose; and the newest addition, Hilton Papagayo Resort. An additional property is scheduled to join the Central American portfolio in late 2008 - a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Liberia, Costa Rica.

About Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,900 hotels and 480,000 rooms in 76 countries and territories, including 100,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%), Conrad(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%) Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%), Embassy Suites Hotels(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%), Hampton Inn(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%), Hampton Inn & Suites(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%), Hilton Garden Inn(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%), Hilton Grand Vacations(TM: 99.26, -1.19, -1.18%), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%) and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(R: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%).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: 47.17, +1.27, +2.76%). 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 our company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com, and to learn more about our be hospitable philosophy, please visit www.behospitable.com.

SOURCE: Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation

Caribbean & Latin America

Karla Visconti, + 1 786 866-7240

karla.visconti@hilton.com

http://www.hiltonworldwide.com

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