The Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort, located just two blocks south of Disneyland Park and adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center, opened March 14. The 284-guestroom, full-service hotel, which is owned and operated by Sunburst Hospitality, formerly operated as the Quality Hotel MainGate.

The Clarion hotel brand is franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world`s largest lodging franchisors. Sunburst Hospitality Corporation is a leading hotel owner and manager of nationally recognized hotels and operates in 24 states.

The Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort is set in the heart of Anaheim`s entertainment and convention center district, which recently completed a $6.5 million renovation. The hotel features nine stories, extensive meeting facilities, two restaurants, a lounge, gift shop, outdoor heated swimming pool, deck and seasonal cabana bar.
“The Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort offers the Clarion brand`s upgraded room amenities and top-line hotel features, with a great location close to all the Disney attractions at a very competitive price,” said Jim MacCutcheon, CEO of Sunburst.

A seven-time Gold Award Winner, the Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort features guestrooms and studio suites. Each guestroom features one king or two double size beds, a remote-control cable television, hair dryer, tea/coffee maker, iron, ironing board, in-room safe, Nintendo, and telephone with data ports. Each studio suite features a refrigerator and microwave oven, two double or one king size bed and sofa bed. Non-smoking rooms and rooms for individuals with disabilities are also available.

“The property is perfectly positioned to serve both business and leisure travelers,” according to General Manager Jeff Heath. The resort`s convenient shuttle to the Magic Kingdom of Disneyland leaves every hour. The property`s 7,000 square foot Conference Theatre can accommodate groups up to 500. A Clarion Class Biznet Business Center, with a computer, printer, fax and photocopy machines will be built in the near future.

Room rates start at $99. Discounts are available when booked in advance on a space-available basis for seniors, AAA members, business travelers, government staff, military personnel and groups. Children, ages 18 and under, stay free when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort participates in Choice Privileges, Choice Hotels` frequent-traveler program. These guests receive a complimentary USA Today at their door each morning; breakfast coupons and can earn points toward free stays.
From February 15 through April 30, members of American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, Northwest Airlines WorldPerks, US Airways Dividend Miles, United Mileage Plus and Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards can receive triple airline miles or credits when staying at any Choice brand hotel in the U.S. and Caribbean. Guests at Clarion Hotels will earn 750 miles per stay instead of the standard 250 miles and members of the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Program will receive 1.5 credits instead of the usual 0.5 credits.
“This marks the first Clarion Hotel in Southern California`s burgeoning Orange County market. We believe travelers to Anaheim will benefit from this well-priced, upscale addition,” said Sunburst`s MacCutcheon. “During the conversion, the hotel`s existing, highly trained staff has all been retained. We believe this will allow the property to continue to offer signature service and comfort.”

For more information on the hotel and Anaheim travel, including booking business meetings, events and room nights, please contact Stephanie Westberg, Director of Sales for the Clarion Anaheim Resort at (714) 750-3131.

For reservations, contact Choice Hotels` toll-free reservation service at 1-800-4CHOICE or visit www.choicehotels.com on the Internet.

Choice Hotels International franchises more than 5,000 hotels open or under development under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands in 39 countries. For more information on Choice Hotels, visit the company`s Internet site www.choicehotels.com.

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