July  10, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EXTEND YOUR STAY AT THE NEW STUDIO 6 IN BAY CITY, TEXAS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Laura Rojo-Eddy
(972) 360-5970
lrojo@accor-na.com


EXTEND YOUR STAY AT THE NEW STUDIO 6 IN BAY CITY, TEXAS

Newly-Constructed Franchise Motel Joins Studio 6 Family of Properties

CARROLLTON, Texas (July 10, 2007) – Accor North America, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, announced the opening of a new Studio 6 property in Bay City, Texas. The property is located at 511 7th Avenue in Bay City near State Route at 7th Street. The franchised property is owned and operated by TX Baycity Hospitality, Inc and Pratik Bhakta has been named the new General Manager overseeing the property.

Studio 6 Extended Stay features the fully furnished rooms found in a traditional hotel, but adds special amenities and affordable weekly rates to accommodate travelers staying for five nights or more. Guest amenities include free local phone calls, voicemail, weekly housekeeping service, guest laundry facilities and remote control television with expanded cable TV package including HBO and ESPN. For reservations or information, visit www.staystudio6.com or call 1-888-897-0202.

The new Studio 6 is located at 511 7th Avenue, Bay City, TX 77414. For more information, contact Pratik Bhakta General Manager, at (979) 244-2400.


About Studio 6
Studio 6 is the extended-stay arm of Motel 6. Located across North America in 46 locations, the hotel offers accommodations in major commercial destinations that are perfect for travelers in need of temporary housing. Conveniently located in major business complexes, Studio 6 features comfortable sleeping areas, fully furnished kitchens and all the amenities needed for a transitional housing stay. For reservations or information, visit www.staystudio6.com or call 1-888-897-0202.

About Accor North America
Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, Accor North America operates more than 870 upscale and economy properties including nationwide economy leaders Studio 6 and Motel 6 and the upscale Sofitel and mid-scale Novotel and Ibis hotel locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit http://www.accor-na.com/.

About Accor Worldwide
Accor, European leader in hotels and tourism, global leader in corporate services, operates in nearly 100 countries with 160,000 employees. It offers to its individual and corporate clients nearly 40 years of expertise in its two core businesses:
- Hotels, with the Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, Studio 6 and Motel 6 brands: over 4,000 hotels and 475,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as strategically related activities, such as Lenôtre;
- Services to corporate clients and public institutions: 21 million people in 35 countries benefit from Accor Services products – meal and food vouchers, people care, incentive and loyalty programs.


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