Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Opens First Property in New York City

Site Offers Dynamic Views of Manhattan Skyline and Fast Access into Manhattan
by Subway

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Inns & Suites By
Carlson(SM) today announced the opening of its first property in New York
City, the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, New York City at Queens, NY. The
hotel is owned by Krishna Hospitality LLC.

The 133-room Country Inn & Suites New York City at Queens is located minutes
from Manhattan in the heart of Long Island City, an emerging cultural
neighborhood with close proximity to New York City's major airports and
notable arts, culinary and athletic attractions. The location offers sweeping
views of the Manhattan skyline from many rooms plus easy access to subway
transportation into the heart of the city. The hotel is planning a grand
opening event in early November.

"Our newest property provides guests with a convenient location for visits to
New York City, offering a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable accommodations
only minutes from midtown Manhattan, with easily accessible links to subways
and other public transportation modes," said Steve Mogck, executive vice
president and chief operating officer for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson.

"Long Island City is one of New York's hottest developing borough
neighborhoods, and home to a variety of contemporary arts facilities and
organizations, and attractive ethnic restaurants and cuisine," commented
Kaushik Patel, General Manager and Managing Partner, Country Inn & Suites New
York City at Queens. "The hotel offers warm, hospitable surroundings in a
neighborhood close to midtown Manhattan, Times Square, and Central Park."

Country Inn & Suites New York City at Queens provides spacious accommodations
ranging from 252-square foot guestrooms to 384-square foot one-bedroom suites.
All guestrooms and suites feature complimentary wired and wireless high-speed
Internet access, 32-inch LCD television, microwave and refrigerator. Some
accommodations also offer breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.

The hotel also features signature brand elements, including traditional
architecture and a sophisticated residential interior design with iconic
hardwood style plank lobby flooring and lobby fireplace. The property features
the brand's new interior design prototype, highlighted by fresh color
palettes, increased workspace, bright lighting and attractive, comfortable
furnishings reflecting current residential trends.

Situated less than five miles from midtown Manhattan, the Country Inn & Suites
New York City at Queens is minutes from major New York City attractions such
as Central Park, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. Local Long
Island City attractions include the award-winning modern art museum PS1, the
new Socrates Sculpture Park, destination ethnic cuisine and the New York Mets'
recently built Citi Field baseball stadium.

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson offer amenities such as complimentary hot
breakfast, in-room coffee maker, in-room iron and ironing board, hair dryer,
and weekday morning newspaper. Country Inns & Suites 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, call toll-free 1-800-456-4000 or contact a travel
professional.

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

Kaushik Patel, General Manager/Managing Partner of Country Inn & Suites New
York City at Queens, +1-718-729-0111, cx_nqny@countryinns.com; or Brian Major
of MMG Mardiks, +1-646-442-6764, bmajor@mmgmardiks.com, for Country Inns &
Suites By Carlson; or Joan Cronson of Carlson Hotels Worldwide,
+1-763-212-1418, jcronson@carlson.com