Homewood Suites by Hilton – Austin South/Airport Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Aug. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Presidian Hotels & Resorts today announced that its Homewood Suites by Hilton – Austin South/Airport has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, which honors top-rated lodging businesses, restaurants and attractions, as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site.

To qualify, these businesses must maintain an average rating of four or higher out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include volume of reviews and how recently TripAdvisor travelers have submitted the reviews. The accolade is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.

“I am proud of our team at the Homewood Suites-Austin South for being recognized by Tripadvisor!” said Mark Kucera, President of Presidian Hotels & Resorts “This recognition reflects the exceptional level of service that brings guests back time and time again.”

“Homewood Suites by Hilton – Austin South/Airport is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Elizabeth Jackson, the General Manager of the hotel. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into a positive travelers’ experience.”

“The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence program gives exceptional businesses in a variety of different industries around the world the recognition they deserve,” said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. “From top-rated restaurants in Boston to top-rated attractions in Barcelona, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience.”

The Homewood Suites by Hilton – Austin South/Airport is an upscale, residential-style, all-suite hotel located in Austin, Texas, that provides luxurious accommodations for anyone traveling to Austin for business or for pleasure. Conveniently situated five miles from downtown Austin and six miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, the hotel offers an excellent location to the corporate or extended stay travelers as well as families and leisure guests. For more information on this award-winning hotel, please visit us at www.austinsouth.homewoodsuites.com

About TripAdvisor: TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor Media Group websites have been recognized as top travel resources in 2010 by Condé Nast Traveller, Good Housekeeping, TIME magazine and Travel + Leisure. TripAdvisor Media Group brands are registered trademarks and operating companies of Expedia, Inc. . Visit TripAdvisor at www.tripadvisor.com

About Presidian: Presidian owns, operates and develops upscale hotel properties and residential projects in six states, and represents flags under the Marriott, Starwood and Hilton family of brands. The quality of the portfolio has been nationally recognized by the companies they represent, and by the portfolio performance in the markets they cover. For more information on Presidian, visit www.presidian.com

About Hilton Worldwide: Hilton Worldwide presents its guests with ten leading hotel brands and more than 3,750 hotels in 84 countries. At every hotel, and across its brands, Hilton offers an unsurpassed commitment to hospitality for each and every guest. For 90 years, Hilton brands have provided business and leisure travelers with the finest in hotel accommodations, service, amenities and value. To learn more about Hilton Worldwide, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com

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Presidian is a premier hotel management and development company with more than twenty years of experience in new property development, historic asset conversions and management of the industry’s leading hotel brands.