Ann Arbor Motel 6 Property Renovated With New Chic Design

Renovated Properties Offer Modern Look and Eco-Friendly Features

(Wednesday, August 19, 2009) - Accor North America, one of the nation's largest owner/operators of economy lodging, announces the completion of its renovated property in Ann Arbor, Michigan. To celebrate the renovation and to showcase the new modern look and feel, Motel 6's Regional Vice President Chuck Hausler and the Ann Arbor Motel 6 staff welcomed community members and guests at an on-site ceremony and offered tours of the new guestrooms.



"We are truly happy that the city of Ann Arbor can now include the new Motel 6 "Phoenix" experience as an affordable lodging option for visitors," said Olivier Poirot, CEO of Accor North America, Motel 6 and Studio 6.



The newly renovated Ann Arbor property features elements of the new "Phoenix" prototype design, which includes a modernized interior, sleek European boutique-style guestroom, wood-effect laminate flooring, 32" flat-screen TVs and granite bathroom countertops.



Located just four miles away from the University of Michigan and downtown Ann Arbor, the renovated Motel 6 property is in a perfect position to offer a fresh, modern and comfortable lodging option for friends and visitors to the city "" still at the lowest price of any national chain.



The new modern guestroom design features bright accent colors, ambient lighting, and a pedestal bed that complements the room's sleek, clean design. Additionally, guestrooms include a multi-media panel with A/V plug-ins for mp3 players, video game systems and laptop computers; Wi-Fi internet access; and a settee/banquette area for two.



In addition to its modern styling, the "Phoenix" design also incorporates a number of green and environmentally-friendly features. The renovated Ann Arbor property utilizes Motel 6's current energy management practices including the disposal of hazardous waste with a Fluorescent Light Bulb and Battery Recycling Program and reduced water consumption with low-flow aerators for faucets and shower heads and 1.1 gallon low-flow toilets. The wood-effect laminate flooring is made of 80% pre-consumer recycled material.



Unveiled in March of 2008, the efficient, simple and modern design of the "Phoenix" represents a revolution for economy lodging in both appearance and environmentally-conscious practices. It is changing the way travelers look at economy lodging "" offering guests a modern feel while maintaining Motel 6's traditional affordability.



Currently, Motel 6 corporate properties in select markets around the country are being renovated with elements of the new prototype. For more information on Motel 6, please visit www.motel6.com. For photos of the new "Phoenix" room go to http://accor-na.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=image_gallery&cat=13.

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About Motel 6

Motel 6 offers the best price of any national chain at more than 1,000 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada. For 23 years, Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We"™ll leave the light on for you," earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment. Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets since 1962. Standard amenities include free local phone calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee, data ports, Wi-Fi Internet access and cable channel line-up with premium channels including HBO, ESPN/ESPN2, and CNN. Most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities. For more information, visit www.motel6.com.



About Accor North America

Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, Accor North America operates more than 1,000 upscale and economy properties including nationwide economy leaders Motel 6 and Studio 6, Sofitel Luxury Hotels and upscale Novotel locations in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit accor-na.com.



About Accor Worldwide

Accor, the European leader and a major global group in hotels, the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 170,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in its two core businesses:

- Hotels, with the Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, All Seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, Studio 6 and Motel 6 brands, representing more than 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries.

- Services, with 23 million people in nearly 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in human resources, marketing services and expense management.

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