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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(CCNMatthews - Dec 21, 2005) -

'Tis the Season for Sweetening Santa's Palate (and Yours) at More Than 150 Hotels Nationwide

This holiday season, kids and kids-at-heart will be lining up at Doubletree Hotels (NYSE:HLT) in last-minute attempts to earn extra points on Santa's "nice" list. Just in time for the jolly old man to slide down chimneys everywhere, Doubletree is offering complimentary freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies -- Old Saint Nick's favorite kind -- to anyone who drops by any of its more than 150 properties in North America from December 22 to December 31, 2005. All ages are welcome and no purchase is necessary. Simply visit a Doubletree hotel to request your complimentary cookie.

"The Doubletree 'Cookies for the Holidays' campaign is a fun way for us to celebrate the spirit of giving in our communities by setting the standard ourselves, and having some fun by satisfying chocolate cravings across the country," said Dave Horton, senior vice president - brand management. "It's a time-honored tradition to put out cookies for Santa. This year, we're helping kids provide Santa Claus with some of the most delicious cookies ever!"

The Doubletree tradition of greeting guests at check-in with its legendary warm chocolate chip cookie has set the standard since the 1980s. Doubletree gives out approximately 29,000 chocolate chip cookies each day; that's more than 10,500,000 each year! Each cookie weighs a hearty 2 1/2 ounces and boasts an average of 20 chocolate chips.

The Doubletree "Cookies for the Holidays" promotion shares the hotel's signature cookies with the young and old to celebrate the holiday season. Each person (or child) will be presented with one Doubletree cookie, while supplies last.

About Doubletree Hotels

With a growing collection of contemporary, upscale accommodations in more than 150 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America, Doubletree Hotels, Guest Suites and Resorts are distinctively designed properties that provide true comfort to today's business and leisure travelers. From the millions of delighted hotel guests who are welcomed with the brand's legendary, warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in to the advantages of the award-winning Hilton HHonors^® guest reward program, each Doubletree guest receives a satisfying stay wherever their travels take them.

To make reservations at any Doubletree hotel, travelers can visit our website at www.doubletree.com, contact their preferred travel professional or call 1-800-222-TREE in the U.S. and Canada.

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