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5/21/2009

SHERATON LINCOLN HARBOR AND DOUBLETREE HOTELS UNDERGO MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATIONS

NEW JERSEY May 21, 2009 The Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel in Weehawken has embarked on a multi-million-dollar renovation of its 345 guestrooms, public areas and corridors that will be completed in the winter of 2010.

Meanwhile, the ongoing, $5.5 million guestroom renovation of the Doubletree Hotel in Jersey City is expected to be completed by August 1. Renovations include new guest bedrooms, guest bathrooms, and totally remodeled guest corridors. The theme of the hotel renovation is the "Zen" Collection from Hilton Hotels.

"With new hotels coming into Hoboken and Jersey City, and with renewed talk of expanding and renovating the Javits Center, we wanted to make sure Hartz Mountain's hotels remain the best in the region," said Emanuel Stern, President and Chief Operating Officer of Hartz Mountain. "Hartz is always on top of changes in the marketplace and consumer demand, and these renovations will help us maintain our competitive edge."

Stonehill & Taylor Architects will oversee the renovation of the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor. Hotel-wide guestroom upgrades will include custom-designed headboards and stone-topped nightstands and bath vanities. Technical enhancements include the installation of flat-screen televisions in every suite, along with high-speed Internet access and voicemail.

Keeping in line with Hartz Mountain's commitment to sustainable design, eco-friendly considerations will be top-of-mind during the Sheraton's renovation. Some rooms have even been earmarked for an extra eco-friendly renovation. These rooms, designed to appeal to the style-conscious and environmentally aware guest, will feature exclusively sustainable furnishings and accessories.

At the Doubletree Hotel, the Harimus Cove Restaurant has also been upgraded, with new carpeting, ceiling and furniture. All of the hotel's 198 guestrooms now have a spacious work area, high-speed Internet and voicemail, along with a pantry area that includes a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and a 32-inch flat-screen HDTV.

For more information about the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel, call (201) 617-5600. For more information about the Doubletree Hotel in Jersey City, call (201) 499-2400.

About Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc.Headquartered in Secaucus, NJ, Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. owns and manages one of the largest privately held commercial real estate portfolios in the United States, comprised of approximately 200 properties and totaling more than 38 million sq. ft. in the northern New Jersey/New York area. Hartz employs a comprehensive approach to real estate that is facilitated by its full-scale in-house departments for leasing, management, finance, acquisition, architecture, construction, development, planning, and marketing, design and property management. By controlling the development process end-to-end, the company strives to remain at the forefront of commercial, industrial, retail and hotel development. Hartz has been recognized by NJPA Real Estate Journal as the "Best Developer of 2004" and the Business News New Jersey (NJBIZ) as one of the best places to work in New Jersey for 2004 and 2005. For more information, visit Hartz's web site at www.hartzmountain.com.