Econo Lodge Hotel Opens In Eads

July 2, 2004

The Econo Lodge hotel, located at 609 East 15^th Street, is now open.

Formerly a Best Western Country Manor hotel, the hotel underwent renovations that included new carpet, paint and wall coverings throughout the hotel and new 27-inch remote-control televisions, microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers, furniture and electronic door locks to guestrooms.

Owned and operated by Sailesh & Mayuri Merchant of Eads, the Econo Lodge hotel features 40-units and complimentary continental breakfast.

Guestrooms feature king- or double-size beds with Serta matresses, microwave, refrigerator, work desk and coffeemaker. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms are available.

Guests can receive airline miles from participating airlines when staying at any Choice brand hotel. Rooms at the Econo Lodge hotel can be booked by contacting the hotel directly at (719) 438-5451.

Choice Hotels International is the world's second largest lodging franchisor, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 44 countries and territories under the Comfort mn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway mn brand names. For more information on Choice, visit the company's Web site at www.choicehotels.com.