Red Roof Inn Downtown Washington D.c. Renovates With Designer-style And Residential Accents To Create Experience Unparalleled In Economy Lodging

(Tuesday, May 30, 2006) - Red Roof Inn has completed a $2.5 million renovation of its downtown Washington D.C. property, providing travelers with all the amenities they want for an affordable price in a great location…just one mile from the White House. Red Roof Inn, a division of Accor North America, implemented a nationwide renovation plan as part of its ongoing goal to redefine economy lodging. The project touted as "Red's New Rooms" incorporates an upscale, designer look with smart amenities.

"Red Roof Inn has re-imagined the ordinary in every detail of the room," says Joe Wheeling, chief operating officer for Red Roof Inn. "When we set out to redesign the room, our goal was to provide quiet, crisp, elegant sophistication with residential touches to make the guest feel comfortable—all at an affordable price."

In 2004, Red Roof Inn began implementing a $200 million multi-year national renovation of all properties that calls for enhanced landscaping, exterior lighting and a complete redesign of the rooms and main lobby areas.

The new, modern lobby also includes a cable news-tuned flat panel television, comfortable seating and a gourmet coffee service area that contains an assortment of freshly-ground Arabica coffee. This Washington D.C. property also offers on-site parking, an exercise facility with a dry sauna and an Irish pub restaurant.

Red Roof Inn properties are placed in central locations allowing guest to venture out into the city. The newly renovated Red Roof Inn in downtown Washington D.C. is in a prime spot for anyone wanting to explore the nation's capitol. The property is located within walking distance to almost all of the must-see sites, including: the White House, Washington Convention Center, Fords Theater, Capitol Hill, Smithsonian Institute, the National Zoological Park, and RFK Memorial Stadium.

After a day on the town, guests can relax in their room in style. Redesigned guestrooms are enhanced with contemporary furnishings and residential accents that contain smart amenities, including upgraded bedding to enhance sleep comfort, broader in-room entertainment options and Wi-Fi service through a partnership with T-Mobile HotSpot. In addition, the rooms feature sleek, blond furnishings, granite countertops, bold accent wall color, pewter-finished light fixtures and bathrooms with European-style rounded shower curtains for added elbow room.

Catering to the value-conscious business traveler, Red Roof Inn's Business King rooms incorporate a new furniture arrangement to enhance guest interaction and increase comfort in viewing the television. Beyond the improved space design, the Business King rooms now have integrated built-in cabinetry with microwaves and mini refrigerators to better accommodate guests' travel needs.

In creating the best guest experience for the best price, Red Roof Inn has spent more than $100 million to date on renovating more than 12,000 rooms in major markets, including Washington D.C., Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia and Detroit. In February 2006, the brand reached its halfway mark by celebrating the completion of its 100th property renovation in West Palm Beach, Fla. The company plans to complete its nationwide renovation effort and expand into new markets within the next few years.

About Red Roof Inn
Red Roof Inn has more than 350 locations nationwide. Smart by Design® amenities include free local phone calls, complimentary gourmet coffee and USA Today in the lobby, rooms equipped with clock radios, voicemail, and an enhanced in-room entertainment package with video games and more than 14 channels, including HBO, HBO2 and HBO Signature. Red Roof Inn provides pet friendly accommodations, snack centers and photocopy and facsimile services. Most Red Roof Inn locations are equipped with T-Mobile HotSpot wi-fi service in guestrooms and lobbies. RediCard® Preferred Members enjoy faster reservations via a dedicated toll-free number, express check-in, complimentary room delivery of USA Today, priority room requests and free faxes, along with a generous awards program for free room nights or Delta SkyMiles. RediCard members can track stays, manage award options and receive special member communications with the member-only website, www.redicard.com. For more information or reservations call 1-800-RED-ROOF (800-733-7663) or visit www.redroof.com.

About Accor North America
Headquartered in Dallas, Accor North America (www.accor-na.com) is a division of Accor S.A. (www.accor.com), the world's third-largest hospitality company and the European leader in travel, tourism and corporate services. Accor North America owns, operates and franchises more than 1,200 upscale and economy properties, including the upscale Sofitel and Novotel hotel locations in the U.S. and Canada, as well as the nationwide economy leaders Red Roof Inns, Motel 6 and its extended-stay product, Studio 6. Together, Red Roof Inns (www.redroof.com), Motel 6 (www.motel6.com) and Studio 6 (www.staystudio6.com), comprise more than 10 percent of the entire U.S. budget lodging segment.

About Accor Worldwide
With 168,000 employees in 140 countries, Accor is the European leader and one of the world's largest groups in travel, tourism and corporate services, with two major international activities:

- Hotels with the Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, Motel 6, Studio 6 and Red Rood Inns brands: over 4,000 hotels and 470,000 rooms in 92 countries, as well as other businesses (travel agencies, casinos and restaurants) ;

- Services to corporate clients and public institutions: 21 million people in 35 countries use a broad range of services (food vouchers, people care and services, incentive, loyalty programs) engineered and managed by Accor Services.

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