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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report: July 24, 2002
(Date of earliest event reported)

HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-3427	36-2058176
(State of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(310) 278-4321
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

ITEM 5.    OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

        Registrant issued the following release on July 24, 2002, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS

(c)

Exhibits

        99.1    Statement regarding Kalia Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village.

SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:    July 25, 2002

HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION
By:
	/s/  MADELEINE A. KLEINER Madeleine A. Kleiner Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS

SIGNATURE

EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

For immediate release:    July 24, 2002

STATEMENT FROM PETER SCHALL, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND
MANAGING DIRECTOR
REGARDING KALIA TOWER AT HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE

        In the normal course of cleaning, the presence of mold has been discovered in guestrooms in the Kalia Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Since our first and most important priority and responsibility is for the safety and comfort of our guests and employees, we have taken the following steps:

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All guestrooms in the Kalia Tower have been taken out of service until the cause of the situation has been determined and a solution put in place.



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Experts in this field have been hired and they are on property. They will be providing their evaluation as to the cause and extent and, more importantly, what steps we must take to alleviate the situation.

        We have had only one report of a minor health issue which may be related to this situation—one of our employees sustained a rash, and the employee returned to work the next day reporting that she felt fine. There have been no other reports of effects to either guests or employees. However, anyone believing they may have been affected should consult with their physician promptly. We will assist with referrals and transportation. Additionally, we are keeping in close contact and working in cooperation with the appropriate health authorities.

        Once we have all the necessary information and a recommended course of action from the people knowledgeable in this area, we will take the steps necessary to solve the situation, while at the same time ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests and employees.

        We will provide updated information from time to time as the situation evolves.

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Exhibit 99.1