SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 11 /EMWNews/ -- The new 82-room Country Inn &

Suites By Carlson Savannah Airport has opened its doors for business at 21

Yvette Johnson Hagins Drive in Savannah, Ga.



    "We're very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson

property to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president of

Franchise Operations for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees

will participate in the Country Inns & Suites 'Be Our Guest' service

training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service

at our hotels."



    "This new Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 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 Cabriny Blain,

general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Savannah Airport. The owner

of the hotel is Costal Hospitality, LLC.



    The hotel features an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Other

amenities include a complimentary hot continental breakfast and a 12 person

capacity meeting room with fax and copy service. The hotel offers a variety

of guest rooms including standard rooms, studio king suites, one bedroom

suites and executive king rooms. All rooms feature complimentary high-speed

Internet access, hair dryer, 32" flat panel television, microwave and

refrigerator. This Country Inn & Suites property is conveniently located

within one mile from Savannah International Airport with complimentary

shuttle service available. The hotel is also situated opposite Crosswinds

Golf Club and two other golf courses are within a 14 miles radius.



    Country Inns & Suites offers locations that feature traditional

architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood

flooring, lobby fireplace and front porch. Each hotel welcomes guests with

traditional furnishings that blend rich woods and a contemporary color

palate throughout the hotel.



    Country Inns & Suites locations offer many amenities often found at

higher-priced hotels such as complimentary hot breakfast, in-room coffee

maker, in-room iron and ironing board, and weekday morning newspaper.

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) 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 450

locations in the U.S. and Canada and Country Inns & Suites supports

literacy efforts through charitable donations. For reservations and

information, visit http://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

Hotels & Resorts; Radisson Hotels & Resorts(R); Park Plaza(R) Hotels and

Resorts and Park Inn(R).