A Comfort Inn hotel recently opened here at 3620 Wible Road. Formerly a Travel Inn & Suites hotel, the two-story Comfort Inn hotel underwent renovations that included the addition of a sit-down breakfast area and microwaves and refrigerators to all guestrooms.

The newly converted hotel, owned and operated by Shri Laxmi Corp. of Colton, Calif., features 60-units with two double-size beds or one king-size bed. Room amenities include a microwave, refrigerator, 27-inch remote-controlled cable television with HBO, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, coffeemaker and computer data port. Some rooms feature a whirlpool tub. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms also are available.

The Comfort Inn hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub and guest laundry services. Rates begin at $59 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 hotel provides quick and convenient access to several local business and attractions including Bakersfield Museum of Art, Buck Owens Crystal Palace, Frito Lay and California State University.

The Comfort Inn hotel 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 1,891 Comfort Inn hotels open and 130 under development worldwide, representing 149,734 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 hotel also can be booked by contacting the hotel directly at (661) 833-1000.

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, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, MainStay Suites and Rodeway Inn brand names. 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.

Delta SkyMiles is a registered trademark of Delta Air Lines. All standard program rules and conditions apply. Northwest Airlines WorldPerks is a registered trademark of Northwest Airlines. Participation in WorldPerks is subject to the terms and conditions of the WorldPerks Member`s Guide. Please allow 6-8 weeks for WorldPerks miles to be deposited into your account.

United may find it necessary to change Mileage Plus rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers at any time without notice, impacting for example, participant affiliations, rules for earning mileage and blackout dates and limited seating for travel awards. United reserves the right to end the Mileage Plus program with six months notice. Mileage Plus travel awards, mileage accrual and special offers are subject to government regulations. United and Mileage Plus are registered trademarks of United Air Lines, Inc.

Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Clarion, Quality, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Choice Privileges and 1-800-4CHOICE are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International, Inc.

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