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Comfort Suites Offers Great Value for Golf Getaways
Guests Can Win a Trip for Four to the 2009 Solheim Cup(R) and More
PRNewswire-FirstCall
SILVER SPRING, Md.

Many travelers are finding it harder than ever to set aside the time and budget to enjoy a round of golf with colleagues or customers while on the road. But Comfort Suites hotels by Choice Hotels International, Inc. now offer more golf getaway value than ever. With modern well-furnished suites with separate sleep and work areas that let you spread out, Comfort Suites allows guests to wake-up refreshed so they score big, whether it's at the office or on the golf course. That's why the Comfort Suites Golf Getaway Sweepstakes is giving away trips to exclusive golf destinations, including an all expense paid trip for four to the 2009 Solheim Cup(R) in Sugar Grove, IL.

"Comfort Suites is the smart hotel choice for golf getaway value because guests can enjoy the savings they get from our spacious rooms, free breakfast and free high speed internet access when they are not out on a nearby golf course," said Donald Crawford, director of sports marketing for Choice Hotels. "Comfort Suites hotels provide everything a golfer needs to spread out, relax and enjoy a rejuvenating day on the course."

The grand prize winner of the "Comfort Suites Golf Getaway Sweepstakes" will receive roundtrip airfare for four, six days/five nights hotel accommodations at a Comfort Suites hotel, four tickets to The Solheim Cup, 18 holes of golf at an exclusive Chicago golf course, a set of PING(R) golf clubs, two one-hour golf lessons by an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional, 30,000 Choice Privileges(R) reward points, $1,000 spending money and four Golf Free Play Certificates. Additionally, three lucky first prize winners will receive a trip for two to a golf destination to play a round of 18 holes at an exclusive golf course, roundtrip airfare, two nights at a Comfort Suites hotel, a set of golf clubs, lessons by an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional, 20,000 Choice Privileges reward points and $1,000 spending money.

And if you're looking for your next great golf getaway vacation, these Comfort Suites hotels offer package deals that will appeal to golfers everywhere:**

  --  Comfort Suites hotel of Prescott Valley, Ariz. - Guests have the
      chance to "Stay and Play" with a package that includes one 18-hole
      round of golf plus a cart at the nearby StoneRidge Golf Course
      available through the end of the year, starting at $115 a night with
      seven day advance booking.


  --  Comfort Suites hotel of Ontario, Calif. - Offers free area
      transportation within 12 miles of the property, which includes the
      nearby Empire Lakes Golf Course. The hotel is also offering travelers
      up to seven nights of free parking for airport travelers, available
      with a one night stay through the end of the year with rates starting
      at $99 a night.


  --  Comfort Suites hotel of Goodyear, Ariz. - Located within five miles of
      seven different local golf courses and clubs, the hotel also offers a
      "Romance Package" which includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling
      cider, silk rose pedals and Hershey's kisses, starting at $119.99
      through the end of the year.


  --  Comfort Suites hotel of Tucson, Ariz. - Located less than two miles
      from the Quail Canyon Golf Course, guests can receive a 1,000 Choice
      Privileges rewards points voucher for each two night stay through
      September 30, with rates starting at just $79.99 a night.

Golfers and travelers are encouraged to enter for a chance to win the "Comfort Suites Golf Getaway Sweepstakes" at choicehotels.com/golfgetaway. The sweepstakes will run through June 25, 2009. Choice Hotels is the Official Hotel Partner of the LPGA.

About Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels International franchises more than 5,800 hotels, representing more than 470,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 countries and territories. As of December 31, 2008, 987 hotels are under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing 78,915 rooms, and an additional 121 hotels, representing 10,190 rooms, are under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in more than 15 countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels.

Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels Web site, which may be accessed at www.choicehotels.com.

Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International.

2009 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes begins 5/1/09 at 2:00 AM ET and ends 6/25/09 at 11:59 PM ET. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit http://www.choicehotels.com/golfgetaway. Sponsor: Choice Hotels International Services Corp., 10750 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

** Call hotel directly for complete details.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: david_peikin@choicehotels.com

SOURCE: Choice Hotels International, Inc.

CONTACT: Heather Soule, +1-301-628-4361, heather_soule@choicehotels.com

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