A new Comfort Suites hotel opened this month here at 2460 Maritime Drive. Owned and operated by Surama Hospitality LLC of Dublin, Calif., the hotel features 65 suites with king- or queen-size beds, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, 27-inch remote controlled cable television, large workdesk, free high-speed Internet access, voice mail, separate living area with a pullout sofabed, iron, ironing board and hairdryer.

The hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub; business center equipped with computer with Internet access, copier and facsimile machine; meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people; executive boardroom that can accommodate up to 10 people; exercise facility; gift shop and guest laundry services.

Rates begin at $109 and include a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Children, ages 18 and under, stay for free when accompanied by an adult.

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

The Comfort Suites hotel is located 12 miles from downtown Sacramento. Nearby attractions include American River, Arco Arena and Sacho Convention Center.

“The southern Sacramento area was in great need of lodging,” said Chantel Soberano, the hotel’s general manager. “The new Comfort Suites hotel will provide guests with a great place to stay and we are committed to making sure that their stay will far exceed their expectations.”

The hotel participates in Choice’s Choice Privileges rewards program where guests can earn points toward free stays, airline miles or gifts when staying at U.S. Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion and MainStay Suites hotels.

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage, America West Airlines Flight Fund, Delta SkyMiles, Northwest Airlines WorldPerks, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards, United Mileage Plus and US Airways Dividend Miles can receive airline miles when staying at any Choice brand hotel.

Comfort Suites hotels are franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH). There currently are 369 Comfort Suites brand hotels open and 71 under development worldwide, representing 35,394 rooms.

For reservations at any Comfort Suites brand hotel worldwide, contact Choice’s toll-free reservation service at (800)-4CHOICE or visit www.choicehotels.com on the Internet. Rooms at the Comfort Suites hotel also can be booked by contacting the hotel directly at (916) 478-4000.

Choice Hotels International is the world’s second largest lodging franchisor, marketing 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, visit the company’s Web site at www.choicehotels.com.

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

Earn points or miles/credits when paying eligible rates. For complete program details, visit choiceprivleges.com or see the Choice Privileges membership guide. Please allow 6-8 weeks after hotel stay for mile/credit postings to occur. American Airlines: American Airlines and AAdvantage are marks of American Airlines, Inc. American Airlines reserves the right to change the 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. America West Airlines: All terms and conditions of the FlightFund program apply. Delta: All standard Delta SkyMiles program rules and conditions apply. Northwest Airlines: Participation in WorldPerks is subject to terms and conditions of the WorldPerks Program. Southwest Airlines: All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Members must provide their membership number to receive 0.5 credits per stay. United: Miles accrued and awards issued are subject to the terms and conditions of the United Mileage Plus program. US Airways: All Dividend Miles terms and conditions apply.

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