The Quality Inn Cigatoo, located in the village of Governors Harbour, Bahamas is now open. To celebrate the opening, the hotel is offering a rate of $79.00 USD through December 31, 2003.

Situated in the hills overlooking the village of Governors Harbour, The Quality Inn Cigatoo offers guests 22 spacious guest rooms, some with ocean views and each with patio or balcony. Each guest room includes one or two queen beds, remote control cable TV, coffee maker, telephone with data port, desk, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

“With our recent renovations, the Quality Inn Cigatoo now offers guests the amenities they have come to expect from the Quality brand worldwide,” said owner Dwight Johnson.
The Quality Inn Cigatoo is within walking distance from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, shops, restaurants and outdoor activities. Nestled in the heart of the historic district of Governors Harbour, the hotel features a gourmet restaurant, tennis courts and freshwater swimming pool.

For reservations at the $79.00 USD rate call 1-800-4CHOICE and request the LOPEN rate at property BS009 or visit www.choicehotels.com on the Internet.

There is no charge for local telephone calls. Children, ages 17 and under, stay free when accompanied by an adult. Discounts are available when booked in advance for seniors, American Automobile Association members, business travelers, government and military personnel and groups.

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, Northwest Airlines WorldPerks, US Airways Dividend Miles and Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards can receive airline miles/points when staying at any Choice brand hotel in the U.S. and Caribbean. Through April 30, members of American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, Northwest Airlines WorldPerks, United Mileage Plus and US Airways Dividend Miles will earn 750 miles per stay instead of the standard 250 miles at Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites brand hotels in the U.S. and Caribbean. Guests at Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn will earn 450 miles per stay instead of the standard 150 miles. Members of the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Program will receive 1.5 credits instead of the usual 0.5 credits for stays at all brands.

Quality brand hotels are franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world`s largest lodging franchisors. Choice Hotels franchises more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 48 countries and territories under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brand names. For more information on Choice Hotels, visit the company`s web site at www.choicehotels.com.

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

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

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