Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc : Embassy Suites Elizabeth-Newark Airport Opens in Time for the Biggest Football Game of the Year

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Embassy Suites Elizabeth-Newark Airport Opens in Time for the Biggest Football Game of the YearNew Embassy Suites Opens as Only Full Service All-Suite Hotel in Newark

January 30, 2014

A free 24-hour shuttle will escort visitors to and from Newark Liberty International Airport, just eight minutes down the road. Credit: Embassy Suites.

ELIZABETH, N.J. and MCLEAN, Va. - Embassy Suites Hotels,  the Hilton Worldwide brand of upscale all-suite hotels, today announced the opening of Embassy Suites Elizabeth-Newark Airport, a new-build hotel with 189 two-room guest suites, three all-purpose meeting spaces and the convenience of easy access to both Newark Liberty International Airport and New York City.

"We are proud to bring the only full service all-suite hotel to the Newark market," said John Rogers, global head, Embassy Suites Hotels.  "This hotel features our innovative Design Option III and is in convenient to business, leisure and transportation hubs."

The hotel, owned and operated by Sun Development and Management Corporation, presents a large atrium entrance with an open space lobby and lounge complete with a fireplace and water feature, all part of the brand's signature ultra-modern Design Option III style.  The concourse lounge is home to Embassy Suites' Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast and Complimentary Evening Reception* complete with beer and fine wines.  Chef Terrell Wilson, formerly with the Grand Floridian Hotel at Walt Disney World, heads the Liberty Grille Restaurant within the hotel, which will feature dynamic American fare.

A free 24-hour shuttle will escort visitors to and from Newark Liberty International Airport, just eight minutes down the road.  Directly across the street, visitors will be pleased to find The Outlet Collection, Jersey Gardens, a major venue for shopping, dining and movies. The Meadowlands Sports Complex is 15 miles down the road, and New York City is 17 miles.

"We are thrilled to have this opportunity to introduce approachable, upscale Embassy Suites service to the Newark area, and just in time for one of the most important sporting events in the U.S. this year," said Jeff Fowlkes, general manager, Embassy Suites Elizabeth-Newark Airport.  "We are confident that our Embassy Suites hotel will be a top pick for both business and leisure travelers."

For fitness-minded guests, the hotel is prepared for all types of weather, with an outdoor patio and indoor heated pool and whirlpool.  The hotel also offers 24-hour complimentary business center and fitness center, featuring state-of-the-art Precor® fitness equipment such as treadmills, elliptical machines and free weights. Guests can also enjoy the Embassy Suites signature two-room suites with a separate living area, private bedroom, two flat-screen high-definition televisions and wet bar fitted with a microwave, mini-fridge and a selection of gourmet coffee and teas from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

To make reservations, travelers can visit the hotel's website at www.elizabethnewarkairport.embassysuites.com or www.embassysuites.com, call 1-800-EMBASSY or call the hotel directly at 1-908-558-0752. Media can access additional information at www.news.embassysuites.com.

*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

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About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide's 10 market-leading brands, gives guests more during every stay. The full-service, upscale brand offers spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly Complimentary Evening Receptions with appetizers and beverages. Both leisure and business travelers looking for an approachable, upscale experience feel right at home in the brand's inviting atrium environment. Embassy Suites Hotels has more than 210 properties across the Americas and nearly 35 more in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites at www.embassysuitesmediacenter.com, www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with nearly 672,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.