Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Opens Hotel Conveniently Located Off I-85 in Commerce, Georgia

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson , a leading upper midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Commerce, GA. Located just off I-85, the hotel is accessible to many area restaurants and attractions. The hotel has recently been renovated with upgrades made to the guest rooms, breakfast area, pool, fitness center and lobby.

"This has been a substantial year of growth for the Country Inns & Suites brand and we are excited to welcome this refreshed hotel to our expanding portfolio," said Jeffrey Freund, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. "This hotel is committed to providing guests a comfortable hospitality experience through our brands Be Our Guest service philosophy."

The hotel offers 62 guest rooms and suites. Guests of the hotel have access to free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, business center, fitness center, free parking and the brand's signature and complimentary, hot Be Our Guest breakfast served daily on classic dining ware. Meeting space is available for business gatherings and special events. The 800 square foot room can accommodate up to 50 people.

"We are thrilled to join the Country Inns & Suites brand to share our passion for hospitality," said Jodi Kephart, the hotel's general manager. "Our warm and friendly staff are driven to make sure all of our guests feel right at home."

There are plenty of things to see and do while staying at the hotel. Guests can check out the races at the Atlanta Dragway, do some shopping at Tanger Outlets, or take the kids to play arcade games and laser tag at the Funopolis Family Fun Center. The hotel is also a short drive from the University of Georgia and Piedmont College, Athens Campus.

Country Inns & Suites offers a caring, consistent and comfortable hospitality experience delivered with a touch of home, and features particularly attractive for business travelers. The distinctive product and service innovations, such as the Be Our Guest employee training program have generated tremendous employee engagement scores and high guest satisfaction. For reservations and more information, visit www.countryinns.com.