The newly constructed ----Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo is owned and managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Prototypical in most aspects, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo features a small grouping of guest room types used to test new ideas, technology or designs for the company’s family of Hilton brands. In addition, this hotel will be used to train owners and managers of Hilton Garden Inn properties in the pipeline. 

“Operating a Hilton Garden Inn located in our own backyard will enable us to further refine the Hilton Garden Inn product,” said Dieter Huckestein, executive vice president and president - hotel division for Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation. “Setting the standard for future Hilton Garden Inn hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo is a showpiece for the product.” 

Similar to other Hilton Garden Inn hotels throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo features: A signature glass-walled Pavilion housing the reception desk; a Pavilion Pantrysm with a selection of microwaveable packaged, refrigerated and frozen items, and sundries; a restaurant offering freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner; room service; a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; function space for up to 60 people; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; and a laundry facility. Being located near LAX, this hotel also will offer complimentary transportation to and from the airport. 

“Hilton Garden Inn hotels are uniquely designed to fit into the upper niche of the mid-priced market,” said Huckestein. “A focused-service product, the hotels appeal to cost-conscious business travelers and leisure travelers seeking an affordable getaway at a hotel whose name they equate with high-quality accommodations.” 

Typical guest room accommodations and features include: 

• A hospitality center with a microwave oven, 
• coffee maker and mini refrigerator; 
• a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; 
• a hairdryer; and an iron and ironing board.
• In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, satellite cable television, video games and interactive Hilton guest services, are provided by On Command Corporation. 

• A spacious work desk with a pull-out shelf for a portable computer; 
• high-speed Internet access; 
• adjustable lighting; 
• an ergonomic chair; 
• electrical outlets at desk height; 
• and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail. 

Development History:

The company introduced four mid-priced properties in 1989. They are located in: 

• Valencia, Calif. 
• Buffalo Grove, Ill. 
• Southfield, Mich. 
• Lancaster, Pa.

The Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo’s address is: 2100 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245; phone: 310-726-0100; fax: 310-726-9606. The hotel is situated at the corner of Nash and Mariposa, off the 105 Freeway at the Imperial Highway Exit.