Vibrant Suites Designed with the Help of Children Provide Comfort and Entertainment for Families

To spoil its youngest guests, the Omni Hotels' Texas Collection is kicking off summer with the introduction of Kids' Sensory Suites. These vibrant guestrooms are designed to provide the comforts of home and stimulate the senses of young travelers, featuring twin beds with colorful bedding, beanbag chairs, an art table, board games, books cozy bath robes, aquatic-themed bath accessories and a complimentary Kids' Sensation Bar filled with toys, trinkets and snacks.

For special counsel on this out-of-the-ordinary project, Omni Hotels assembled an informal advisory board of 10-year-old children. Together, the children shopped to find the right room accessories and Kids' Sensation Bar items to ensure the guestrooms' appeal to kids. From the fish-shaped bath mats to board games, each item in the suite was selected with one ultimate goal in mind -- pure fun!

"We know children can bore easily when traveling. Travel for kids should be filled with anticipation," said Jim Snow, regional vice president for Omni Hotels. "The Kids' Sensory Suites are a great way for parents and kids to unwind when they arrive at an Omni; they provide unique entertainment many families are not used to finding at a luxury hotel."

The Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Omni Houston Hotel near the Galleria, Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas in the Dallas area and the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade will offer traveling families the luxury guestroom 'fit for a kid' beginning in June, 2007.

Kids' Fantasy Suites debuted at the Omni California properties in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in May 2005. The response from children and their parents has been overwhelmingly positive, leading to the additions in Texas.

The Texas Collection Kids' Sensory Suites are available on an ongoing basis. Prices range from $249 to $339 per night. The rates do not include taxes and are subject to availability. Guests can reserve the Kids' Sensory Suite by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI.

Recently named one of the top 10 "best hotels for families" by Child magazine, Omni Hotels also offers Omni Sensational Kids, its new kids program, which includes special children's menus, milk and cookies each night at turndown and a complimentary gift bag filled with fun, indulgent sensory items. Upon arrival at the front desk, Omni Sensational Kids will open their bags to find a kaleidoscope, a kazoo, candy lightening bugs, oversized jacks, a scented bracelet and a colorful plastic cup. Visit http://www.omnikidsrule.com/ or calling 1-800-THE-OMNI for additional information on Omni Sensational Kids.

About The Texas Collection

The Texas Collection of Omni Hotels offers luxury accommodations at ten different properties in five different Texas cities including San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Houston and Corpus Christi. Recently, the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas in Dallas and Watermark Hotel & Spa in San Antonio made the Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List of the best places to stay in 2006. From The "Big D" down to the Gulf Coast, the Texas Collection offers exceptional spa facilities and dynamic business settings, while each location features four-diamond services, including award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique fitness options.

The brand creates compelling, memorable guest experiences by tempting the senses in innovative ways, with a balanced blend of scents, sounds, sights, textures and tastes. Omni's mission for total customer service is further supported by its "Power of One" program that empowers associates to make on-the-spot decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Omni Hotels was ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM) for the second year in a row. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel will become a part of the Texas Collection in late 2008. Guests can locate hotels and book accommodations by visiting http://www.omnihotels.com/ or by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI.

Source: Omni Hotels