6-key Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Southaven to Open Q1 2015, under Development in Mississippi
, 5MINNEAPOLIS - August 8, 2014 - Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a leading upper-midscale hotel brand from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group today announced it has signed a hotel located at 340 Stateline Road in Southaven, Miss., just five miles south of the Memphis International Airport.
"We are pleased to welcome another hotel to our portfolio of more than 470 locations as well as a new owner to the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group family" said Scott Meyer, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Americas. "Continued growth in the south is a key part of our aggressive growth and development strategy."
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Southaven, MS will open in the first quarter of 2015 and will offer 56 guest rooms and suites. The hotel will also feature free high-speed Internet access, complimentary weekday newspaper and the brand's signature complimentary, hot breakfast served daily on classic diningware.
"We are pleased to begin a relationship with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group," said hotel owner, Pramudhbhai Patel. "The superior guest service and amenities Country Inns & Suites are known for will make this hotel a great success."
Country Inns & Suites provides a caring, consistent and comfortable hospitality experience delivered with a touch of home. For reservations and more information, visit www.countryinns.com.
About Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM is a leading mid-market brand with over 470 hotels operating throughout the world primarily in the United States, Canada, India and Latin America. The brand's Be Our Guest service philosophy encourages employees to serve guests with the same kind and caring spirit given to friends when they are being hosted at home. Signature and complimentary brand amenities include high-speed Internet access, hot breakfast served on classic diningware, fitness centers and business centers.
Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group portfolio which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza® and Park Inn® by Radisson. For reservations and more information visit, www.countryinns.com or the brand's newsroom.
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