Continuing to grow its portfolio, Choice Hotels Scandinavia—a master franchisor of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH)—recently opened two Comfort brand hotels in Norway.

The Comfort Hotel Fosna is on the western coast of Norway in Kristiansund with a view of the waterfront and only 15 minutes from the nearest airport (domestic flights only). The hotel has 50 rooms, all with bathroom, telephone, cable TV and mini-bar. It also has a conference room of 200 square meters, a lobby bar, disco, pub and a rooftop restaurant. Local shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Room rates start at 875 Norwegian Kroner (approximately US$111).

The Norway Hotel Nobel is located in the center of Molde, also 15 minutes from the airport. The hotel features a breakfast room, a basement pub and 49 newly renovated rooms, each with a full bathroom, telephone, cable TV and mini-bar. Room rates start at 890 Norwegian Kroner (approximately US$113).

Both towns are located in the northern part of fjord-country known for its breathtaking scenery.  Kristiansund is called an “opera-town” because of the popularity of its amateur opera productions.  Molde is known as the “town of roses” and each year hosts a jazz festival that attracts international performers.

For reservations at either hotel, call 1-800-228-5150.

Choice franchises almost 5,000 hotels, inns, all-suite hotels and resorts open and under development in 36 countries, marketed under the brand names Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and MainStay Suites. For more information about Choice visit our web site at www.choicehotels.com.

Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and Mainstay Suites are registered trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International.

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