ENJOY GUILT-FREE MEETINGS AT NAPLES GRANDE

A Menu of Affordable Modern Luxury for All Groups of 10 - 1,000 People

NAPLES, FLA. - (May 19, 2009) -- Naples Grande, now part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, offers a guilt-free modern luxury experience that any group from 10 to 1,000 can afford in an eco-chic setting on 23 waterfront acres amidst 200 acres of nature preserve and mangrove along the Gulf of Mexico.

Here's a taste of what this green retreat brings to the table:

• Located in the heart of Naples in Southwest Florida
• Just minutes from Naples Municipal Airport, 27 miles from the Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers and about two hours from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami
• Largest guestrooms and suites in Naples, including
• 395 guestrooms and 29 suites in the 18-story Tower, all well-appointed with marble baths that include deep soaking tubs, separate glass-walled showers and double vanities
• The penthouse-style Grande Suite, with premium views from atop the Tower and luxurious living room, dining room and kitchen
• 50 low-rise Bungalow suites adjacent to the Tennis complex complete with living room, separate bedroom and bath
• More than 50,000-square-feet of meeting space on one level
• 27 meeting rooms and 13 breakout rooms, including seven with striking Gulf views and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
• Inventive dining options and an array of indoor and outdoor venues
• On-site audio-visual and destination management companies
• Golden Door® spa, world-class golf and tennis
• Three signature pools and three miles of pristine beach
• Short stroll or bike ride to shops, restaurants, galleries and theaters

Which "menu" is right for your group?

• The Value Meal: Competitive pricing for any budget; supersize your event for just a few dollars more
• The Health Conscious: Enjoy significant discounts on Golden Door spa treatments, golf and tennis
• The Prix Fixe: Share last year's budget and Naples Grande will meet or beat it
• The Dessert Menu: Sweet perks include double Hilton HHonors points, upgrades and reduced attrition
• The Resort Specialty: The answer is YES, what's the question? Tell Naples Grande what you want and their seasoned team will make happen.

All meeting menu items served with complimentary personalized attention and dedication to every detail.

About Naples Grande Beach Resort
Naples Grande is Southwest Florida's insider secret for couples, families and business groups looking for a contemporary eco-chic beach retreat with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. Just 27 miles from the international airport in Ft. Myers (RSW), the resort sits on 23 waterfront acres complete with three miles of sugar sand beach amidst 200 acres of nature preserve and mangrove estuary that recall old-style Florida. Key features, such as 474 spacious guestrooms, bungalows and suites, three signature pools, inventive restaurants and lounges, championship golf and tennis, the first Golden Door spa on the East Coast, and a genuinely friendly staff who embody the highly hospitable philosophy of "The answer is yes; what's the question?" set Naples Grande apart. It's also a comfortable stroll or bike ride on palm-lined streets to unique shops, restaurants, galleries and the celebrated Naples Philharmonic and Art Museum. A member of Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Collection, Naples Grande also offers reciprocal privileges at its all-suite beachfront sister hotel in Naples, The Edgewater Beach Hotel.

For reservations, please call 239-597-3232, 888-722-1266 or 888-WALDORF (1-800-925-3673), or visit www.naplesgranderesort.com or www.waldorfastoriacollection.com.

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