Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Opens in Austin North, Texas
MINNEAPOLIS MN. August 6, 2015 - Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a leading upper-midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Austin North (Pflugerville), TX.
"We're pleased that the brand continues to grow in Texas," said Jeffrey Freund, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Americas. "The hotel's close proximity to exciting attractions and major corporations makes this the perfect hotel for both business and leisure travelers."
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Austin North (Pflugerville), TX will offer guests free high-speed Internet access, 24-hour business and fitness centers and the brand's signature complimentary, hot breakfast served daily on classic dining ware.
"We are excited to begin a relationship with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its family of brands," said the hotel's owner, Patrick Gallagher. "The outstanding service culture the Country Inns & Suites brand is known for and the many amenities the hotel offers will make this hotel a great success."
Guests can unpack and relax at the hotel's outdoor swimming pool and enjoy complimentary parking. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Austin North (Pflugerville), TX features 84 suites and is located at 14620 North IH-35.
Country Inns & Suites offers a caring, consistent, 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.
About Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM
Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM is a leading mid-market hotel brand with over 470 hotels in the United States, Canada, India and Latin America. The brand's Be Our Guest service philosophy encourages employees to serve guests with the same kind and caring spirit given to friends when they are being hosted at home. Signature brand amenities include free high-speed Internet, complimentary hot breakfast served on classic dining ware, fitness centers and business centers. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is a part of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza® and Park Inn® by Radisson. For reservations and more information visit, www.countryinns.com. Connect with Country Inns & Suites By Carlson on social media: @CountryInns on Twitter and Facebook.com/CountryInns
Contact:
Staci Graber
sgraber@carlsonrezidor.com
(763) 212-4252




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