Embassy Suites Hotels says aloha to Waikiki Beach WalkT

Memphis, Tenn. (December 19, 2006) - Embassy Suites Hotels® and Outrigger Enterprises Group(r) today announced the opening of the Embassy Suites -Waikiki Beach WalkT. The hotel is a part of the Waikiki Beach WalkT retail and entertainment complex, located in the heart of Waikiki, on the island of Oahu.

Embassy Suites -Waikiki Beach Walk is owned by Outrigger Enterprises Group and is Hawaii's only all-suite, upscale hotel. The 22-story, two-tower hotel is connected by a vast Grand Lanai with a true Hawaiian 'sense of place.' The hotel offers true Hawaiian hospitality in a modern, upscale setting. This new hotel caters to families looking for Hawaiian adventure, couples looking to share a romantic, Hawaiian sunset and friends looking for delicious meals, unique shopping and plenty of fun.

"The opening of this new hotel is an exciting event for the Embassy Suites Hotels brand," said Jim Holthouser, senior vice president, Embassy Suites brand management. "We're thrilled to have a property in our cache that caters toward the leisure traveler unlike any other hotel in our brand, but can also service the business traveler. This allows us to be really creative in our offerings and provide amenities, services and activities that will make Embassy Suites one of the best on the island!"

This extraordinary hotel experience will begin at the porte-cochere with valet parking services. Guests will walk through a large, open, entrance-hall where they will be welcomed with a complimentary, Hawaiian beverage.* After taking in the moment and feeling relaxation begin to wash over them, guests will proceed to a casual check-in pod where an Embassy Suites representative will provide information on the hotel and direct them to the activities desk where the activities concierge can discuss the activities and many options available through the hotel. Luggage will be whisked to one of the spacious one-bedroom or two-bedroom suites with separate living area, two flat screen televisions, deluxe bedding, complimentary high-speed Internet access and spectacular views. Once in their suite, guests will receive a personal welcome call from hotel management and receive a complimentary CD compilation of contemporary Hawaiian music. They will also notice the Hawaiian story card placed on the pillow - each day a different one - to inform and educate guests about Hawaii's unique heritage.

"We are excited for guests to experience this wonderful, new, all-suite hotel," said Bob Yeoman, the hotel's general manager. ""We've put our heart and soul into the details of the hotel and want to make sure that each guest has the best experience possible. We're looking forward to welcoming each and every guest in the New Year."

On the Grand Lanai, guests can take pleasure in the large swimming pool - equipped with a flowing waterfall -, which at night changes colors on an hourly basis. Adjacent to the swimming pool is a roomy sundeck spotted with an abundance of comfortable chaise lounges allowing guests to relax, unwind and enjoy the warm, fresh Hawaiian air. At night, the sundeck transforms into a lively meeting place with a pool bar and nightly entertainment. Each evening, the hotel hosts a two-hour nightly Manager's Reception* with complimentary beverages and snacks for all guests. Steps away from the hotel, guests can surf, swim or simply enjoy the beautiful waters of Waikiki Beach.
As with all Embassy Suites Hotels, guests can enjoy a daily, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. To honor a 'sense of place,' Embassy Suites- Waikiki Beach Walk offers local fruits and local island favorites such as Portuguese sausage, ham and rice along with the standard Embassy Suites breakfast offerings. Guests can also have a bite to eat at one of the wonderful restaurants located on the brand new $535 million Waikiki Beach Walk surrounding the hotel, including Roy's® Waikiki, Yard House, Ruth's Chris® Steak House, and Holokai Grill.

When they depart, guests are given a fitting aloha during the daily departure ceremony at checkout time on the Grand Lanai. The hotel staff sings a farewell song, and gives each guest shell lei to bid them a warm good-bye before they leave for the airport.
Additional amenities offered at Embassy Suites- Waikiki Beach Walk include complimentary local and domestic long distance phone calls, 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center.

Room rates for the Embassy Suites - Waikiki Beach WalkT start at $399 for a one-bedroom suite, and $549 for a two-bedroom suite. A special introductory rate starting at $249 for a one-bedroom suite and $399 for a two-bedroom suite is being offered on a space available basis for a limited time only. All children under the age of 18 stay for free. Reservations are now being accepted at www.embassysuites.com or call 1-800-EMBASSY.

About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels is a member of the Hilton Family of Hotels and opened its first hotel in 1984. It was the first all-suite upscale hotel brand to enter the industry and today has nearly 190 hotels. To make reservations or learn the locations of Embassy Suites Hotels in urban, suburban, airport and resort areas, travelers can visit the Embassy Suites Hotels Web site at www.embassysuites.com, call 1-800-EMBASSY or contact their professional travel agent.

Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with nearly 2,800 hotels and 475,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, including 150,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand VacationsT, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection.

About Waikiki Beach WalkT
Waikiki Beach WalkT is the largest development project ever to be undertaken in Waikiki. The eight-acre area, bordered by Kalakaua Avenue, Lewers Street, Kalia Road, Beach Walk and Saratoga Road, has been completely rebuilt and has emerged as a vibrant showcase and gathering place in the new Waikiki. With a total cost of $460 million, it features an outdoor entertainment plaza, 40 new retailers, six great restaurants, and four hotels. Incorporating a design theme that celebrates Hawaii's voyaging and ocean heritage and takes advantage of the island's cooling trade winds and year-round excellent weather, Waikiki Beach WalkT is the consummate expression of Hawaii today -- a place where people come to be enlivened with warm hospitality, a rich confluence of cultures, and nature's precious gifts from land and sea.

For more information, visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com

*Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.