Carlson Opens in Norman OK
APRIL 18, 2007. A new 77-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson has opened its doors for business at 960 Ed Noble Parkway in Norman, Okla.
"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and brand leader, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in the Country Hospitality 'Be Our Guest' service training program to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at Country Inns & Suites all over the world."
"This new Country Inn & Suites By Carlson is a wonderful addition to our community. We look to this recognized brand and lodging concept to help us grow and prosper in the future," said Jeanne Minton, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson in Norman. The owner of the hotel is Norman Hospitality South, LLC.
The hotel features an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, on-site fitness center, a 24-hour business center and a guest laundry. Other amenities include a hot continental breakfast and a meeting room with nearly 600 square feet featuring wireless Internet access. Guest rooms also include complimentary high-speed Internet access along with cable TV, iron/ironing board and hair dryer. This Country Inn & Suites property is conveniently located close to many attractions in the Oklahoma City area including the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Stockyards City, Remington Race Track, the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma City Zoo. The hotel is also near the University of Oklahoma campus with easy access off of I-35.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2007, Country Inns & Suites offers locations that feature traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring and decorative ceiling borders. Each hotel welcomes guests with traditional furnishings that blend rich woods and elegant floral-patterned fabrics.
In addition to amenities often found at higher-priced hotels, Country Inns & Suites provides a Read It & Return Lending Library at its hotels in the U.S. and Canada which lends free books to guests based on the assurance they will return the book on their next visit. As guests continue to read and return books, Country Inns & Suites makes donations to support literacy.
Country Inns & Suites is known for its consistently high quality accommodations and personal, warm hospitality. For reservations and information, visit www.countryinns.com or call toll-free 1-800-456-4000.
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