FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

contact:
Mike Larose
General Manager
504-324-5400
mike.larose@countryinns.com

COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY CARLSON NEW ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER
HONORED WITH PRESIDENT’S AWARD

New Orleans, LA April 8, 2008 – The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson NEW ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER, located in New Orleans, LA was presented with a 2007 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson President’s Award.

The President’s Award is presented to the properties that achieved top scores in guest satisfaction as measured by guest feedback for cleanliness and consistency in meeting and often exceeding the brand’s product quality standards. Steve Mogck, executive vice president of Franchise Operations for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, presented the award to Mike Larose, General Manager of the The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson New Orleans French for the achievement at the Carlson Hotels Worldwide Global Business Conference in Las Vegas.

Country Inns & Suites offers locations that feature traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring and signature lobby fireplace. Each hotel welcomes guests with services and amenities to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers.

In addition to amenities often found at higher-priced hotels such as complimentary hot breakfast, in-room hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and weekday morning newspaper, Country Inns & Suites provides a Read It & Return Lending Library at its hotels in the U.S. and Canada. When guests return the books to any Country Inns & Suites hotel, a charitable donation is made by Country Inns & Suites to support literacy.

Country Inns & Suites is known for its consistently high quality accommodations and personal, warm hospitality. For reservations and information, visit www.countryinns.com or call toll-free 1-800-456-4000. There are more than 435 locations worldwide.

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