AmeriHost Inn Chain Opens 100th Hotel

PARSIPPANY, N.J. - AmeriHost Franchise Systems Inc. today announced the opening of its 100th property, a newly constructed 84-room AmeriHost Inn & Suites hotel in Redding, Calif.

The hotel is located off Interstate 5 in the northern California mountains, minutes from Shasta and Wiskeytown lakes. The hotel features an indoor pool, whirlpool, patio and exercise facility as well as an expanded complimentary breakfast and in-room, self-serve coffee.

"The opening of the AmeriHost Inn & Suites hotel in Redding represents a significant milestone for the brand," said Keith Pierce, AmeriHost Inn president. "We are committed to strengthening and growing the brand by continuing to bring high quality properties like this one into our system."

The hotel is owned and operated by Arlington Hospitality Inc. of Arlington Heights, Ill., which owns 59 AmeriHost Inn properties. "With product consistency, the AmeriHost Inn brand offers a great value proposition that is critical to its future growth," said Arlington Hospitality President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Herman. "We are proud to open the 100th AmeriHost Inn hotel and look forward to continuing to develop hotels under the brand."

AmeriHost Inn and AmeriHost Inn & Suites hotels range in size from 60 to 100 rooms. The mid-priced, interior-corridor hotels offer data port-equipped phones, a large indoor pool area with whirlpool, exercise facilities and individual whirlpool suites. All AmeriHost Inn hotels have a Commitment Plus policy, which offers guests a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 434-5800 or by visiting www.amerihostinn.com. AmeriHost Franchise Systems Inc. is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation CD.