Homewood Suites by Hilton® - Airport Coliseum announced today that it has been named the Best Hotel in Charlotte by visitors to the area. The Homewood Suites by Hilton®, located at 2770 Yorkmont Road took top honors in the first annual awards ceremony.

The Visitors’ Gold Award is given to hotels and other members of the hospitality industry that display exceptional customer service and Southern Hospitality. Visitors to the Charlotte area voted on their favorite hotel through Trip Magazine.

“We are very honored to achieve this designation among all of the hotels in the Charlotte area. Providing clean, comfortable suites with outstanding guest service is a top priority for our hotel staff and one reason we’ve outperformed local competitors,” said Ross Wagers, hotel general manager.

The 102-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton®-Airport Coliseum is located one mile from both the Charlotte Coliseum and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The 3-story, Homewood Suites by Hilton® hotel offers residential-style one-and-two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and spacious sleeping and living areas that are large enough for work, study, entertaining or relaxing.

Attractive guest amenities include a complimentary breakfast buffet in the hotel’s hospitality center- called the “Lodge,” an evening manager’s reception Monday through Thursday with a complimentary light meal and beverages**, a 24-hour executive business center, exercise facilities and a 24-hour Suite Shop convenience store.

Additional hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, video cassette players, on-demand movies and 1541 square feet of meeting space. Each suite of the hotel has a fully equipped kitchen, featuring a microwave oven, full-size refrigerator, twin-burner stove, dishwasher and all the necessary pots, pans and utensils.

Each suite also contains a remote-controlled television, an iron/ironing board, and two telephones with dual lines and FREE high speed Internet access.

Homewood Suites by Hilton® backs its quality and value with its 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, which states that if guests are not satisfied with their stay, then that night's stay is free. Members of the Hilton HHonors® program can earn Points & Miles® for the same stay at the Homewood Suites by Hilton® - Airport/Coliseum. Hilton HHonors® membership earning of Points & Miles® and redemption of points are subject to HHonors® Terms and Conditions.

To make reservations or request information about Homewood Suites by Hilton®, travelers may access the Homewood Suites by Hilton® Web site at www.homewood-suites.com or call the brand’s national toll-free number (1-800-CALL-HOME).

Homewood Suites by Hilton® is a part of Hilton® Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,000 hotels, resorts, and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world’s best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites® Hotels, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations® Company and Homewood Suites by Hilton®.