“The brand has established a strong footprint in Georgia with 43 Country Inns & Suites locations,” said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Midscale Brands, Carlson Hotels, Americas. “The addition of this hotel is another step forward in our plan to expand the brand by an additional 250 hotels globally by 2015, primarily in the U.S., Canada, India and Mexico.”

Country Inns & Suites offers caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home. The brand offers an expanded complimentary hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet access and weekday newspaper– features especially attractive to business travelers.

“We are thrilled to be joining Country Inns & Suites, Carlson and their family of brands during these exciting times, given Carlson’s strengths and momentum. We are confident that the consistency, value and leadership of this brand and the Carlson system will result in a successful future for this hotel,” said Manish Jariwala, owner and general manager of the Country Inn & Suites, Norcross, Ga.  The hotel is owned by Shreemay Hospitality LLC.

The hotel is located 12 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The hotel offers a business center, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. The 51-room hotel also features one-bedroom suites and guest rooms with a microwave and a refrigerator among many other amenities.