Motel 6's New "Phoenix" Takes Flight

DALLAS, TX, Oct 08 (MARKET WIRE) --
Accor North America, one of the nation's largest owner/operators of
economy lodging, announces the opening of its very first newly-built
Motel 6 "Phoenix" prototype in the nation. Complete with the chain's
modern new interior and exterior design, the property also features
advanced technology and energy efficiency measures that will make Motel 6
Northlake-Speedway the brand's greenest property ever.

"As the first of its kind, this new property represents a big step for
Accor in the continued growth and development of the Motel 6 brand," said
Olivier Poirot, CEO, Accor North America, Motel 6 and Studio 6. "We're
happy to unveil the complete new look that guests can expect of Motel 6 as
we continue our aggressive plans to implement this exciting new design and
high standard of energy efficiency."

As the first newly-constructed "Phoenix" property, Motel 6
Northlake-Speedway features elements that Motel 6 guests have never seen
before, including the new exterior designed by BOKA Powell of Dallas, a
24-hour food and beverage marketplace, and an overall fluidity in the
fresh, clean, modernized design both inside and out. To view pictures of
the new property's interior copy and paste this link:
http://accor-na.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=image_gallery&cat=15.

The Motel 6 Northlake-Speedway location will be the most energy-efficient
property Motel 6 has to date and is the chain's first property to be
submitted for LEED(R) (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
certification. Not only does it adhere to Accor North America's ongoing
earth-friendly initiatives like the use of technologically-advanced
heating and cooling systems, Fluorescent Light Bulb and Battery Recycling
Program and water conservation measures, but it also includes advanced
energy efficiency initiatives that will further reduce its energy
consumption compared to current Motel 6 properties. Some of these advanced
earth-friendly measures include:

-- Energy Efficiency -- Thermal solar water heating; reflective cool
roof, low e-glass tinted windows, low-energy lighting (compact fluorescent
and LED), high-efficiency PTAC units with wireless occupancy-sensing
thermostats; high-efficiency laundry equipment with computer-controlled
dryers; environmentally sensitive laundry and cleaning products; property
was designed to get minimal western sun exposure to keep the building
cooler in hotter months
-- Water Conservation -- Native landscaping with water-efficient and
drought-resistant plants; high-tech irrigation control; guestroom low-flow
1.1-gallon pressurized toilets; 0.5-gallon aerators in all sinks and
1.75GPM shower heads
-- Building Materials & Recycling -- Wood-effect flooring made of 80% pre-
consumer recycled material which is longer-lasting and requires no
vacuuming or steam-cleaning; use of certified sustainable lumber for
construction; low-emitting construction material; waste recycling during
construction.

The new Motel 6 "Phoenix" prototype design was announced in March
2008. Since late 2008, Motel 6 has renovated approximately 50 of its
existing corporate-owned locations in more than 20 U.S. markets with
elements of the "Phoenix" room design. Guestroom features include a
modern, Euro-chic design by Priestmangoode of London, 32" flat-screen
TVs, wood-effect flooring, granite bathroom countertops, and a
comfortable settee area conducive for eating, working, or watching TV.

Motel 6 Northlake-Speedway is located at 13601 Raceway Drive in Northlake,
Texas, diagonally across from Texas Motor Speedway and just a short
distance from Alliance Airport. For reservations or information, visit
www.motel6.com or call 800-4-MOTEL6.

About Motel 6

Motel 6 offers the best price of any national chain at more than 1,000
company-owned and franchised locations throughout the United States and
Canada. For 23 years, Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We'll leave the light
on for you,"(R) earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the
economy lodging segment. Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly
chain, welcoming pets since 1962. Standard amenities include free local
phone calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee, data
ports, Wi-Fi Internet access and cable channel line-up with premium
channels including HBO, ESPN/ESPN2, and CNN. Most locations offer swimming
pools and guest laundry facilities. For more information, visit
www.motel6.com.

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CONTACT:
Laura Rojo-Eddy
(972) 360-5970
lrojo@accor-na.com

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