A new Quality Inn hotel is now open here at 7775 Airport Boulevard. The Quality Inn Hobby Airport features 56-units with king- or queen-size beds. All rooms are equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, remote-controlled cable television with HBO, sitting area with loveseat, computer data port, voicemail, iron, ironing board and hairdryer.

The hotel also features suites with a separate bedroom and living room area with sofabed. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms are available.

The two-story Quality Inn Hobby Airport features an outdoor pool with waterfall and pond; meeting facility that can accommodate up to 40 individuals; exercise room; and business center with computer, printer, copier and fax machine.

Rates begin at $109 and include a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary USA TODAY newspaper, complimentary shuttle service to Hobby Airport, free local telephone calls and 100 percent guest satisfaction guarantee.

Discounts are available when booked in advance for seniors, American Automobile Association members, business travelers, government and military personnel and groups. Children, ages 18 and under, stay for free when accompanied by an adult.

The Quality Inn Hobby Airport is conveniently located across the street from Hobby Airport. Downtown Houston is only minutes away. Nearby attractions include the Astrodome, Museum of Natural History, Reliance Stadium and NASA Space Center.

The Quality Inn Hobby Airport participates in Choice`s Choice Privileges frequent-traveler program where guests can earn points toward free stays, vacations and gifts when staying at U.S. Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion and Sleep Inn brand hotels.

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

Quality brand hotels are franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH). There currently are 820 Quality brand hotels open and 125 under development worldwide, representing 100,134 rooms.
For reservations at any Quality Inn hotel worldwide, contact Comfort Inn`s toll-free reservation service at (800)-4CHOICE or visit www.choicehotels.com on the Internet. Rooms at the Quality Inn hotel also can be booked by contacting the hotel directly at (209) 827-8700.

Choice Hotels International is the world`s second largest lodging franchisor, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 46 countries under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, MainStay Suites and Rodeway Inn brand names. For more information on Choice Hotels, visit the company`s web site at www.choicehotels.com.

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

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