La Quinta Corporation And Tharaldson Lodging Company Reflag Dallas Love Field Property To La Quinta Inn & Suites

First franchise agreement between the companies, La Quinta exceeds 6,000 franchised hotel room mark

Dallas, TX, La Quinta Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of the La Quinta Inn & Suites Dallas Northwest. The hotel is owned by Tharaldson Lodging Company and represents the first franchise venture between La Quinta and Tharaldson. La Quinta's franchise system now exceeds 6,000 rooms.

The La Quinta Inn & Suites Dallas Northwest is located at 2380 West North Highway in Dallas, just minutes from Love Field Airport, and close to important businesses and attractions. The 78-suite hotel features 640 sq. feet of meeting space, an indoor heated pool, indoor Jacuzzi, fitness room, complimentary continental breakfast, and complimentary USA Today newspaper delivered to guest rooms. Each suite features a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, and full size iron and ironing board. Some suites feature private Jacuzzis.

"We continue to expand our franchise program and build brand recognition through strategic agreements with leading companies such as Tharaldson Lodging Company," said Alan Tallis, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer for La Quinta Corporation. "We are proud to welcome this great new location to the La Quinta family."

Dean Manternach, Regional Vice-President for Tharaldson Lodging Company said, "With the brand recognition that La Quinta brings to the Texas and Southwest markets, we are hopeful that this La Quinta partnership will be a successful one and if so, may serve as a platform for future ventures."

About Tharaldson Companies - Established in 1982, Tharaldson Companies builds and operates select service and extended service hotels across the United States. Tharaldson Property Management, Inc., the largest independent hotel property management company, operates under contract 345 hotels in 32 states. Tharaldson Development Company, Inc., the largest developer of new hotels, has more than 20 hotel projects in various phases of development. Hotels operated by Tharaldson include: La Quinta Inn & Suites, AmericInn Motel & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, Country Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites. To find out more information regarding our hotel locations, corporate rates or career opportunities, please visit www.tharaldson.com.

About La Quinta Corporation - Dallas-based La Quinta Corporation LQI, a leading lodging company, owns, operates or franchises more than 350 La Quinta Inns and La Quinta Inn & Suites in 33 states. For more information about La Quinta, please visit its website at www.LQ.com or for reservations at any La Quinta hotel call 1-800-531-5900.

La Quinta Corporation, La Quinta Inns and La Quinta Inns & Suites are registered in the US Patent and Trademark office.

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La Quinta Corporation is one of the largest owner/operators of limited-service hotels in the United States, with over 65,000 rooms. Based in Dallas, Texas, with 9,000 employees nationwide, La Quinta Corporation owns, operates or franchises more than 590 hotels in 39 states and Canada under the Baymont Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inns, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Woodfield Suites and Budgetel brands.