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Historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel to Offer 12 Days of Savings to Civil Servants

Teachers, Military, and Public Defenders to experience significant savings at Oklahoma City’s #1 Hotel

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. (December 15, 2016)— The Skirvin Hilton, the #1 hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, today announced a special offer for military, first responders, civil servants, and educators just in time for the holiday season.

This historic AAA Four-Diamond luxury hotel is offering a Home for the Holiday rate, a not-recently-seen before $69 rate from December 18th through December 29th, 2016 as a way to give back to honored members of the community. These twelve days of savings mean that travelers can save more than $130 each night.

Whether guests are visiting Oklahoma City, or simply taking a well-deserved staycation, the downtown area is bustling with holiday festivities sure to please everyone. From ice skating to pop up shops, Oklahoma City loves to celebrate, and the Skirvin Hilton Hotel is centrally located amidst the December fun.

With exciting new developments in the Bricktown Entertainment district, Film Row, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, and Automobile Alley, there is no wonder why Oklahoma City has been named a “must visit” destination for all ages in 2016.

According to Gerald Rappaport, General Manager of the Skirvin Hilton, the property is delighted to extend this special offer to travelers and local area residents of Oklahoma during the popular holiday. “This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the fine service, amenities and surroundings of this historic, landmark hotel. The holiday season is the perfect time to give back to those who do so much for our great city”

The Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City has a long history of giving back to the community it calls home. In 2016, associates donated over 2,009 hours of volunteer work to its communities, and The Skirvin Hilton is well known for its philanthropic efforts and support of the many community-based organizations throughout the Oklahoma City area. After being honored with Hilton Hotels & Resorts Blue Energy Award in 2015; a prestigious accolade given by Hilton to hotels displaying unparalleled excellence in guest, team member, community relations and living sustainably, associates lead a 2016 in-house campaign raising over $9,000 for the United Way. The Skirvin has provided over $120,000 worth of in-kind donations for charitable events such as the Care Center, Pink Tie Gala, Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, The Canterbury Choral Society, The Jim Thorpe Courage Awards, The Oklahoma Public Schools Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association. The Skirvin Hilton also sponsors numerous charitable offerings of event space and meeting rooms to different organizations throughout the year, including generous contributions of complimentary room nights and donations for charitable raffles, showcases, tradeshows and PTAs.

“From our Artist in Residence program, to the sheer amount of volunteer hours donated, the Skirvin and its employees truly embody the ‘Oklahoma Standard,’” added Rappaport.

The Skirvin Hilton Hotel’s Home for the Holidays offer is valid with proper ID or proof of employment. Rooms are based on availability. Restrictions apply, not valid on group rates or prior reservations, and while quantities last. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

The Skirvin Hilton is majority-owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Skirvin Partners in Development.

For more information about The Skirvin Hilton, call 405-272-3040 or visit
www.skirvinhilton.com.

About The Skirvin Hilton Hotel
The Skirvin Hilton originally opened in 1911 and has been synonymous with elegance and innovation for the past five generations, hosting oil barons, dignitaries, movie stars, political leaders and presidents ever since. Guests from around the globe have traveled through the downtown Skirvin Hilton to experience its unique sophistication and timelessness. In 2007, Skirvin Partners in Development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton partnered on renovating the hotel to its original glory. The reopening event was designated as an official Oklahoma Centennial event and since the renovation; the hotel has earned AAA Four Diamond rating every year and received the Mayor’s Development Award for best downtown development. The Skirvin Hilton Hotel is owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Skirvin Partners in Development.

The hotel features 225 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, including 20 one-bedroom suites, one presidential suite and 18,500 square feet of premiere meeting and pre-function space. It is home to the upscale Park Avenue Grill restaurant and Red Piano lounge.

The Skirvin was recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report, finishing as the #1 Hotel in Oklahoma City and the State of Oklahoma. The hotel remains on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Skirvin Hilton Hotel is located at One Park Avenue in Oklahoma City. For more information, please visit www.skirvinhilton.com and follow the company on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheSkirvinHilton ) and Twitter (@SkirvinHiltonOK).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. For more information, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).