Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Bradenton, Fla.

BRADENTON, Fla., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 79-room Country Inn & Suites
By Carlson(R) Bradenton I-75 today announced it is open for business at 5610
Manor Hill Lane.

"We're very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to
this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating
officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate
in our 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery
of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that
this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the
future," said Paul Patel, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By
Carlson Bradenton I-75.

The 100 percent non-smoking hotel features an outdoor pool, whirlpool and
fitness center with treadmill, elliptical machine and freedom trainer. Other
amenities include a complimentary hot breakfast and meeting room that can
accommodate up to 30 people. The hotel offers a variety of guest room styles
including standard rooms, studio suites and one-bedroom suites. All rooms
feature complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, hair dryer, 32-inch
LCD television, microwave and refrigerator.

Conveniently located near the intersection of SR-70 and Manor Hill Lane just
off of I-75, the hotel is within 55 miles of three major airports - Sarasota
Bradenton Airport, St. Petersburg Clearwater Airport and Tampa International
Airport. The hotel is also close to Tara Golf and Country Club and a variety
of outdoor activities.

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) feature traditional architecture and a
sophisticated residential interior design with the brand's iconic plank lobby
flooring, lobby fireplace and front porch. Each hotel welcomes guests with
attractive, comfortable furnishings that blend rich woods and natural earth
tones throughout the hotel.

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson offer amenities such as complimentary hot
breakfast, in-room coffee maker, in-room iron and ironing board, and weekday
morning newspaper. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson embraces the love of
reading through its Read It & Return Lending Library. A variety of titles for
all ages are available for guests to borrow and read at their leisure at more
than 465 locations in the U.S. and Canada and the brand supports literacy
efforts through charitable donations. For reservations and information, visit
www.countryinns.com or call toll-free 1-800-456-4000.

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) is part of Minneapolis, Minn.-based
Carlson Hotels Worldwide, whose operations also include Regent(R) Hotels &
Resorts; Radisson(R) Hotels & Resorts; Park Plaza(R) Hotels and Resorts and
Park Inn(R).

SOURCE Country Inns & Suites By Carlson

Paul Patel, General Manager of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson,
+1-941-363-4000, cx_bflo@countryinns.com; or Jeff Faust of Carlson Hotels
Worldwide, +1-763-212-3371, jfaust@carlson.com