Meeting News - July 21, 2008 - (Page 43)

new & renovated showcase Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City Los Angeles, California WHAT’S NEW A multimillion dollar renovation at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City has given the property a lot to celebrate. Located at the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk, the hotel is situated high on a hill above the giant entertainment complex. In March 2008, the hotel unveiled a new Coffee Corner featuring Starbucks coffee, as well as a gelato bar and pastries. An allnew fitness center featuring Precor equipment also debuted. And in spring 2007, guest rooms were updated with Hilton Signature Serenity Beds and Egyptian cotton linens; Wi-Fi, videoconferencing, and webcasting were installed in meeting areas; and the Cafe Sierra, lobby lounge, fitness center, spa, pool, and cabanas were renovated. THE FLOOR PLAN • 482 oversized guest rooms, including nine executive suites • Hollywood Hills or Universal Studios views • High-speed Internet, two phones, and voicemail MEETINGS BLUEPRINT • 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space • 16,000-square-foot Sierra Ballroom holds 2,000 for receptions • 13 meeting and event rooms, 352 to 1,780 square feet • Wi-Fi, videoconferencing, and webcasting, and business center on property ATTRACTIONS • Heated outdoor pool • Updated fitness center and spa • Next door to Universal Studios and CityWalk • Major studios, Hollywood Bowl, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles Zoo, and beaches nearby DINING DELIGHTS • Own separate Chinese kitchen • Recent facelifts given to awardwinning Cafe Sierra and lobby lounge ON THE MAP The property is six miles from the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena airports, and 30 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. CONTACT Mark O’Neal Director of Marketing & Sales (818) 506-2500 Fax: (818) 509-2031 E-mail: moneal@hiltonuniversal.com www.hiltonuniversal.com The luxury hotel’s extensive upgrade creates state-of-the-art comfort, technology and relaxation The award winning Hilton Universal City is famous for dedicated hospitality, amazing location and remarkable meetings solutions. With 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the latest technology innovations and incomparable supporting cast you are sure to take home top honors and all the accolades for your performance in the role of Planner Extraordinaire. RENOVATED The Big Day: March 2008 The Bottom Line: Multimillion SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Travel should take you places® www.hiltonuniversal.com 818.623.1405 July 21, 2008 43 http://www.hiltonuniversal.com http://www.hiltonuniversal.com

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