ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Ascend Hotel Collection, the first soft brand collection, continues to grow its portfolio with six properties entering the collection in one month. As part of Choice Hotels International, one of the world's leading hotel companies, the Ascend Hotel Collection features unique, boutique and historic independent hotels and resorts. There are 230 open and under development Ascend properties worldwide, including the U.S., France, United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, Australia, Canada, and the Caribbean region, with new openings expected every month throughout 2017.

"The Ascend Hotel Collection provides independent hoteliers with a variety of options whether they're looking for a new construction, conversion, adaptive reuse project or to grow their own mini brand," said Mark Shalala, vice president, development, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "These six new properties are just the start of the 44 planned openings this year representing 80 deals that have been signed over the last two years."

The six properties that have opened in April are located across the country in key regions, including:

  • The LOOK Red Hook (Brooklyn, New York) – Conveniently located in the heart ofBrooklyn, the 79-room LOOK Red Hook hotel features design inspiration fromRed Hook's maritime industry with local photography and mermaid print wall vinyl and is filled with modern amenities throughout the hotel.
  • enVision Hotel Boston-Everett (Everett, Massachusetts) – With many historicBoston attractions within walking distance, the enVision Hotel Boston-Everett is a great option for guests looking to sightsee while staying in a charming 101-room vintage-inspired hotel filled with design inspiration from the neighborhood's past including antique sewing machines and a desk made of restored vintage steamer trunks.
  • The Hotel at Sunland Park Casino (Sunland Park, New Mexico) – Whether you're looking to extend your time at the casino or on the race track, the 78-room Hotel at Sunland Park Casino provides guests with race track views and an onsite restaurant, bar and lounge to give you the full casino experience.
  • The Solstice Hotel (Erie, PA) – First of many hotels being built in walking distance to Splash Lagoon Water Park, voted one of the top 10 water parks in the county by USA Today readers, The Solstice Hotel is filled with modern amenities and in close proximity to restaurants and arts venues.
  • Gold Miners Inn (Grass Valley, California) – This pet-friendly Grass Valley boutique hotel is within walking distance to local restaurants, shops and wine tasting rooms and serves as the perfect base camp for exploring historic Gold Rush towns with its 80 state-of-the-art guest rooms.
  • Allentown Park Hotel (Allentown, Pennsylvania) – Conveniently located near many theme parks, the 125-room Allentown Park Hotel is perfect for ride lovers with its close proximity to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, the Da Vinci Science Center and the Allentown Fairgrounds.

"The Ascend Hotel Collection gives our guests the unique charm they're looking for with local offerings, allowing them to feel like a true part of the community," said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "These properties provide guests a pathway to discover more of the world, their way."

About Choice Hotels®

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. The challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has over 7,500 hotels, representing more than 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that range from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® rewards program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

Forward-Looking Statements This communication includes "forward-looking statements" about future events, including anticipated development and hotel openings. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including construction delays, availability and cost of financing and the other "Risk Factors" described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, any of which could cause actual results to be materially different from our expectations.