MINNEAPOLIS (April 11, 2016) – Country Inns & Suites By Carlson℠, a leading upper-midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Phoenix Airport, AZ. Located at 4702 E. University Drive, and 3.2 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the hotel offers 88 guest rooms and suites.
“We are pleased to expand the brand in the Southwest region with attractive and convenient locations,” said Jeffrey Freund, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “The hotel’s proximity to the Phoenix airport, as well as downtown Phoenix and other attractions, makes it an excellent choice for both leisure and business travelers.”
The hotel’s location allows guests to explore local hotspots, including downtown Scottsdale, Arizona Mills Outlet Mall and the Phoenix Zoo, the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. Chase Field and Talking Stick Resort Arena are also nearby making it easy to catch an Arizona Diamondbacks or Phoenix Suns game while in town.
Guests of the hotel have access to free high-speed Internet, an outdoor swimming pool and an onsite fitness center. The hotel also offers the brand’s signature and complimentary, hot Be Our Guest breakfast served daily on classic dining ware and a free shuttle service to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The hotel also offers a meeting space that accommodates up to 24 guests, ideal for hosting small business meetings.
“We are excited to open our doors under the Country Inns & Suites brand,” said Rohit Sharma, the hotel’s owner. “Whether traveling for business or pleasure, we look forward to greeting guests with the brand’s Be Our Guest service philosophy and providing guests with a touch of home.” Country Inns & Suites offers a caring, consistent and 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.
