America's Best Opens Two Hotels Argentina
Third under Construction
ATLANTA, GA, August 7, 2006. America's Best Inns & Suites has opened two hotels in northeastern Argentina, South America. The first, known as America's Best Inn Empedrado, is located on the Parana River in Corrientes, and the second, known as America's Best Inn Paso de la Patria, is located in Mariano Moreno y Mitre, Corrientes. A third property - America's Best Inn San Gara - is currently under construction on the coast of the Parana River in Ituzaingo, Corrientes and planned to open in November. All three are operated by Guillermo Santaella, Master Franchisor for America's Best Inns & Suites, and offer prime locations on the country's waterways.
"We are excited to welcome Guillermo to our family and to continue America's Best Inns & Suites' expansion, both in the U.S. and internationally," said Doug Collins, Chairman and CEO of America's Best Franchising, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The brand also has a hotel located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The new additions bring the America's Best Inns & Suites lodging system total to 95 properties and 6,376 rooms open in the U.S., Canada and South America.
"We are proud to be part of America's Best Inns & Suites' international growth," said Santaella. "With their excellent locations, quality and affordable prices, we know that our hotels will be successful." Santaella and his team also own and operate Microtel Inns & Suites in Argentina with hotels in Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Malargue, and are developing a Hawthorn Suites hotel in Mendoza.
In addition to providing outstanding venues for such outdoor activities as fishing and hunting, Argentina's new Best Inns hotels all offer free internet access in the lobby; meeting rooms and business services; massage and fitness rooms; an outdoor pool, and restaurant. Additional amenities include complimentary breakfast and remote cable TV, CNN and ESPN.
America's Best Inn Empedrado - at Lavalle and Parana River, 3481, Empedrado, Corrientes - offers 40 guestrooms and four suites, all with balconies. It provides full convention facilities for up to 200 people, plus a fishing pier attached to the property. America's Best Inn Paso de la Patria - at Mariano Moreno y Mitre, 3409, Paso de la Patria, Corrientes - offers 20 guestrooms with an additional five to be added shortly. Fishing and hunting is located nearby. America's Best Inn San Gara - at Km 1246, National rout 12, in Puerto San Gara, 3302, Ituzaingo, Corrientes - is located near the popular Esteros del Ibera business and shopping area. The property will offer 20 guestrooms and its own fishing pier.
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