2008-07-08 14:20:34 - The new Hawthorn Suites hotel in the historic downtown area of Augusta, Georgia is providing a 'Summertime Fun' package with rates valid Thursday through Sunday, from now through September 2, 2008.

Located at 4049 Jimmie Dyess Parkway off I-20 at Exit 194, the hotel is within easy access of the Augusta Regional Airport and nearby Augusta National Golf Course and Augusta River Walk. The property, which opened in April, is owned and managed by Gulati Hospitality, LLC of Martinez, GA.

Hawthorn Suites is the all-suites hotel brand with 98 hotels open or

under construction in the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Kuwait and Turkey.

Rates for Summertime Fun are priced at $150 for a two-night stay (with a two-night minimum), exclusive of taxes. The package features a welcome gift basket; beautifully-appointed accommodations in a one-bedroom king or queen-queen suite; coupons and complimentary tickets to such nearby attractions as Adventure Crossing Amusement Park and Fort Discovery Science Museum, and 500 bonus Hyatt Gold Passport® points for Hyatt Gold Passport members. Advance reservations are required and subject to availability; additional discounts or coupons are not valid in conjunction with this promotion.

'Hawthorn Suites offers numerous comforts and conveniences for leisure and business guests alike,' said A.K. Gulati, owner of the new hotel. 'Hawthorn is an excellent fit for our community and is already getting rave reviews. We look forward to providing quality short- and long-term stays for guests to Augusta and the Grovetown area for many years to come.'

The Hawthorn Suites in Augusta features 70 spacious one-and two-bedroom suites fully equipped with kitchens with microwave, fridge and coffee maker, and numerous value-added comforts. Amenities include daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet and Wednesday evening social hour; free WIFI; telephones with high-speed data access and voice mail; free expanded cable television with HBO, ESPN, DVD/VCR and in-room movies, and daily complimentary newspaper. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool and sauna, exercise facilities, meeting room, guest laundry, on-site convenience store, valet and grocery shopping services. The hotel offers Hawthorn Suite's new Sweet Suite™ bedding package that provides guests with quality and comfort.

Guests can earn free nights at Hawthorn Suites and other Hyatt hotel brands by taking advantage of Hawthorn Suites' partnership in the Hyatt Gold Passport® frequency program. Hawthorn Suites is a sponsor of The Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH) and all hotels are ADA-accessible. Reservations may be booked online at www.hawthorn.com or by calling 1-800-527-1133 or TDD 800-824-2116 toll-free. All Hawthorn Suites properties are independently owned and operated.

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Contact:
Josh Kendall, General Manager
Augusta, GA Hawthorn Suites
706-228-1990, josh.kendall@hawthornaugusta.com