WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (March 20, 2002) - The Comfort Inn hotel here at 10200 West U.S. Interstate 70 Frontage Road South is open.

Owned and operated by B&L Motels Inc. of Hays, Kan., the Comfort Inn hotel features 65 rooms and suites with king-or queen-size beds, a 25-inch remote-controlled cable television, coffee maker, computer data port, iron, ironing board and hairdryer. Suites also feature a microwave, refrigerator and sofabed. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms are available.

Hotel features include a heated indoor pool and whirlpool; exercise room that features cardiovascular equipment; sit-down breakfast area; meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people; and guest laundry services.

Rates begin at $69 and include daily deluxe continental breakfasts, USA TODAY newspapers and free local telephone calls.

All Comfort Inn hotels offer a 100 guest percent satisfaction guarantee.

Children, ages 18 and under, stay for free when accompanied by an adult. Discounts are available when booked in advance for seniors, American Automobile Association members, government and military personnel, business travelers and groups.

The Comfort Inn hotel is located approximately 5 miles from downtown Denver.

Nearby attractions include the Denver Zoo, Six Flags Elitch Gardens, Coors Brewery and Coors Field Rockies.

“The Comfort Inn hotel is the area`s newest hotel,” said Christina Frack, the hotel`s general manager. “We offer a great location, affordable prices and comfortable accommodations.”

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, Northwest Airlines WorldPerks and US Airways Dividend Miles will receive airline miles when staying at any Choice brand hotel from now until April 30.

Guests of any Choice brand hotel in the U.S. and the Caribbean can enter Choice`s “Thanks a Million” sweepstakes that includes a 1 million-miles grand prize and 10 100,000 miles first prizes. Entry forms, terms and conditions are available at www.choicehotels.com. No purchase is necessary to enter. Sweepstakes ends April 30.

Comfort Inn hotels are franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), the world`s second-largest lodging franchisor. There currently are 1,688 Comfort Inn hotels open and 157 under development worldwide, representing 141,805 rooms.

For reservations at any Comfort Inn hotel worldwide, contact Comfort`s toll-free reservation service at (800)-4CHOICE or visit www.comfortinn.com on the Internet. Rooms at the Comfort Inn hotel also can be booked by contacting the hotel directly at (303) 422-6346.

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