Ground was broken last week for a new 50-unit Quality Inn & Suites hotel at 202 East White Horse Pike (off exit 40 of the Garden State Parkway).

The hotel, expected to open in May, 2003, is owned by Alpha Hospitality, LLC and managed by Infinity Hotel Group, LLC of Atco, N.J. The general contractor is Ehret Construction Company, and the architect is Jag Deshpande and Associates, Inc., both of Wilmington, Del.

When open, the new Quality Inn & Suites hotel will feature 50 rooms and suites with one king or two queen beds. The hotel will feature Jacuzzi suites, a bridal suite with fireplace, executive rooms and suites, and a family suite that will sleep five people.

Each room will feature a contemporary room décor, remote-control 25-inch cable TV with movies on demand, CNN and ESPN, telephones with data port, in-room coffee, iron, ironing board and hairdryer. Some units will have a Micro-Fridge and Jacuzzi tubs. Non-smoking rooms, adjoining rooms and rooms for individuals with disabilities will be available.

In addition to the heated indoor pool, hotel features will include a fitness center, business center and 600 square feet of meeting space capable of accommodating 40 people.

Guests of the Quality Inn & Suites will receive free local telephone calls, a complimentary USA TODAY newspaper and a 100 percent guest satisfaction guarantee. Also, the hotel will offer a complimentary breakfast consisting of muffins, donuts, fruit, juice, coffee, tea and milk.

Room rates will begin at $59. Children, ages 18 and under, stay free when accompanied by an adult.

Discounts will be available when booked in advance on a space-available basis for senior citizens, AAA members, business travelers, government and military personnel and groups.

The hotel will be conveniently located near Atlantic City beaches, boardwalk and casinos and only three and a half miles from Atlantic City International Airport.

The Quality Inn & Suites and Conference Center will participate in Choice Privileges, Choice`s frequent-traveler program that allows guests to earn points toward free stays and gift certificates when staying at U.S. Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn and Clarion hotels.

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, Northwest Airlines WorldPerks, US Airways Dividend Miles and United Mileage Plus can receive airline miles when staying at Choice brand hotels in the U.S. and Caribbean.

The Quality Inn & Suites hotel is franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world`s largest lodging franchisors.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) franchises more than 5,000 hotels open and under development under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands in 46 countries. To make a reservation at any Choice brand hotel or to obtain more information on Choice Hotels, visit the company`s internet site at www.choicehotels.com.

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