A Comfort Inn hotel recently opened here at 2437 South Wildcat Way off U.S. Interstate 15. Formerly a Fairfield Inn hotel, the three-story Comfort Inn North is owned and operated by Prism Hospitality of Dallas, Texas. The newly converted hotel features 78-units with two double-size beds or one king-size bed, remote-controlled cable television with HBO, iron, ironing board, coffeemaker and computer data port. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms also are available.

The Comfort Inn North features a heated indoor pool and hot tub, meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people, and breakfast area that seats up to 25 people.

Rates begin at $45 and includes a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary USA TODAY newspaper, free local telephone calls and 100 percent guest satisfaction guarantee.

Discounts are available when booked in advance for seniors, American Automobile Association members, business travelers, government and military personnel and groups.

The Comfort Inn North is just minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 10 miles to Salt Lake City International Airport. Lagoon Amusement Park, Antelope Island State Park and Mormon Temple Square are all close by. Several restaurants and shops are within walking distance to the hotel.

The Comfort Inn North participates in Choice`s Choice Privileges frequent-traveler program where guests can earn points toward free stays, vacations and gifts when staying at U.S. Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion and Sleep Inn brand hotels.

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.

Travelers can enter Choice`s Get Together Sweepstakes to win a trip for 10 family members and friends for four nights at any Choice brand hotel within the continental United States and $500 in spending money per person. The sweepstakes runs through Jan. 31, 2003. Travelers can enter at www.choicehotels.com. No purchase is necessary to enter.

Comfort Inn hotels are franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH). There currently are 1,733 Comfort Inn hotels open and 156 under development worldwide, representing 144,824 rooms.

For reservations at any Comfort Inn hotel worldwide, contact Comfort Inn`s toll-free reservation service at (800)-4CHOICE or visit www.comfortinn.com on the Internet. Rooms at the Comfort Inn North also can be booked by contacting the hotel directly at (801) 298-3900.

Choice Hotels International is the world`s second largest lodging franchisor, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 46 countries under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn. For more information on Choice Hotels, visit the company`s web site at www.choicehotels.com.

American Airlines and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. All standard program rules and conditions apply. American Airlines reserves the right to change AAdvantage program at any time without notice. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage program, visit www.aa.com.

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