NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) has announced the opening of the all-new Hilton Niagara Falls, representing one of the company's newest full-service hotels in Canada.

A sleek, high-rise, 34-story structure located just 1000 meters from the world-famous Canadian Horseshoe Falls, the Hilton Niagara Falls blends luxury accommodations with one of the best locations for year-round sightseeing activities in the Niagara region. Most of the hotel's 516 rooms and suites offer dramatic and commanding views of the Falls.

The Hilton Niagara Falls is owned by No. 876891 Ontario Ltd., managed by Hospitality Motels Ltd. and operated under a license agreement with Hilton Inns, Inc., the franchise subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"Whether you're looking for an exciting place to hold your next corporate meeting or the perfect setting for a relaxing or romantic holiday, the Hilton Niagara Falls will certainly provide its guests with some of the most memorable experiences in one of the world's most popular tourist destinations," said Dieter Huckestein, president -- hotel division for Hilton Hotels Corporation. "Tourism and hospitality continue to be dynamic industries in this region of Ontario, and with a continuing favorable U.S. exchange rate, the Hilton Niagara Falls offers an affordable luxury getaway for both American and Canadian travelers."

Guest room accommodations and features include a sitting area with an easy chair, a hairdryer; a coffee maker, and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, cable television, and interactive Hilton guest services, are provided by On Command Corporation.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include productivity- enhanced work desks with ergonomic chairs, and two telephones both equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail.

For meetings and conferences, the hotel offers five meeting rooms and a ballroom with approximately 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a capacity of up to 900.

The Hilton Niagara Falls is proud to present The Watermark, a fine dining experience featuring an exceptional presentation of eclectic, contemporary cuisine with a panoramic Falls view from the 33rd and 34th floors of the hotel. For those who want to enjoy the residential setting of their guest room, room service also is available from early morning to late at night.

For family fun, the hotel features Experience the Falls(TM), an indoor recreation area complete with a 25-foot, double-spiral waterslide adventure pool, a sauna, a whirlpool and a fitness center. World-class golf courses, tennis facilities and scenic bicycling tours also are available nearby.

"Offering the best in first-class features and the latest in guest amenities, the all-new Hilton Niagara Falls will stand out among its competition as a community centerpiece," said Fred Bush, director of marketing for the Hilton Niagara Falls. "Our hotel's fabulous location, coupled with warm Canadian hospitality and the service people come to expect from Hilton, will appeal greatly to both leisure and business guests visiting all of Niagara's most famous attractions and natural wonders."

Members of the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program can now earn Points & Miles(TM) for every qualifying stay at the Hilton Niagara Falls. HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to reap Double Dip(R) earnings by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and hotel points with each qualifying stay.

The Hilton Niagara Falls is equally convenient for travelers from both the U.S. and Canada, just 90 minutes from Toronto and 30 minutes from Buffalo. Situated just minutes from the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way), the Peace Bridge and the Rainbow Bridge, the hotel's address is: 6361 Buchanan Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ont. L2G 3V9; phone: 905-354-7887; fax: 905-374-6707

The hotel is located within minutes of all major points of interest in the Niagara Region including Clifton Hill museums and attractions, Queen Victoria Park, Maid of the Mist(R) Boat Rides, Casino Niagara, Marineland(R), the Butterfly Conservatory, the Shaw Festival, historic Niagara-on-the-Lake and award-winning Niagara wineries.

Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 1,800 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Harrison Conference Centers(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton, Red Lion Hotels & Inns(R) and Conrad International(R). SOURCE Hilton Hotels Corporation

CONTACT: Jeanne Datz, jeanne_datz@hilton.com, or Thomas Wingham, thomas_wingham@hilton.com, both of Hilton Brand Communications, 310-205-4545 (USA); or Fred Bush of Hilton Niagara Falls, 905-354-7887 (CAN), fbush@interlog.com/