Quality Suites of Lansing, Michigan Wins Esteemed Hotel of the Year Award for Third Time

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Quality Suites hotel of Lansing, Michigan has once again been awarded the elite Hotel of the Year Award from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading hotel companies. Chosen from the domestic hotels within the Quality brand, the winner of this year's prestigious award demonstrates continued excellence in guest service and operations, and is among the very top-ranked Platinum Award-winning properties within the brand. The award was presented at the 61^st annual Choice Hotels International convention in Las Vegas.

"Being chosen as Hotel of the Year for the third time is a tremendous honor, and all credit goes to our staff," said General Manager Michael Rice. "Our guests consistently rave about the wonderful service they receive at our hotel. We make guests feel that they are special, and that this is their home away from home."

"Hotel of the Year Award winners set the standard for the entire system, and the Quality Suites in Lansing exemplifies this by completely delighting guests, building loyalty and return business year after year," said Anne Smith, vice president of brand strategy for Choice Hotels International. "Both business and leisure travelers will find that this hotel provides the perfect accommodations for an exceptional guest experience."

The 117-room all-suite hotel, located in Lansing's suburban business district, is just minutes away from popular destinations, including Michigan State University, the Capital City Airport, the Lansing Mall and Lansing Center, and Spartan Stadium. Guests can also visit the nearby Potter Park Zoo and FunTyme Adventure Park while exploring Michigan's capital city.

As the hotel's dedicated staff strives to meet and exceed guests' expectations during their stay, guests will also enjoy the numerous amenities offered at the Quality Suites hotel, including a hot, cooked-to-order breakfast to start the day, and an evening nightcap at the hotel's cocktail social hour. Guestrooms feature coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves, as well as web eco-friendly initiatives such as low-flow showers, faucets and toilets and Energy Star appliances. The hotel also offers free WiFi and airport transportation, a fitness center and meeting space.

The hotel's ownership and staff are proud to be active members of the community, and their commitment to service is demonstrated through numerous events sponsored by the hotel, such as an all-employee walk to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and donations to local charitable causes.

Choice Hotels International's Hotel of the Year Award winners are selected by the Choice Hotels Owners Council and are presented to properties that demonstrate lodging excellence and offer guest experiences that set the standard for the industry. Nominees are all ranked at the top of hotels within their brand. 

About Choice Hotels Choice Hotels International, Inc.® (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world's largest lodging companies. With more than 6,300 hotels franchised in more than 35 countries and territories, we represent more than 500,000 rooms around the globe. As of March 31, 2015, 615 hotels were in our development pipeline. Our company's Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® hotels & suites, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn® brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet guests' needs. With more than 23 million members and counting, check out our Choice Privileges® rewards program to see how you can reap the benefits of being a member of the Choice Hotels® family. Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more information.

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