in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Wisconsin Rapids, WI (April 1, 2005) – The brand new Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites is now open at 4221 8th St. South in Wisconsin Rapids.

            Providing an upscale feel at a midscale price, the 57-room hotel features spacious guestrooms with two queen beds, as well as king suites that include microwaves and refrigerators. All guestrooms are equipped with coffeemakers, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers and cable television. Guests will enjoy in-room high speed Internet access, a complimentary expanded continental breakfast, an indoor pool and hot tub, free weekday newspaper and free local calls. Guest laundry facilities are also available for use. Business travelers will appreciate the availability of copy and fax services, and the hotel can accommodate meetings of up to 30 people.

            Room rates begin at $69. Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available, and pets are welcome with a deposit and nightly fee.

            The Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites is conveniently located 10 miles from the Rainbow Casino and nearby area attractions include the Alexander House, Golden Sands Speedway, the Wisconsin River, Down On the Farm, Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo. The Central Wisconsin Airport is 40 miles away. Two golf courses are within 12 miles of the hotel, and a variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are located in the surrounding area.

            Michelle Harrison is the general manager of the hotel, which is owned by Growth Motels of Wisconsin Rapids, Inc., and operated by WHG Companies, LLC of Oshkosh, WI. Other Choice Hotels properties owned and/or operated by WHG include the Comfort Inn & Suites in Jackson, WI and the Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges in Ripon, WI, which currently is under construction.

            The hotel participates in Choice Privileges, Choice Hotels’ rewards program where guests can earn points toward free stays, airline miles or gift certificates while staying at Cambria Suites, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion and MainStay Suites hotels in the United States and Caribbean. Guests can receive miles from participating airlines when staying at any Choice brand hotel.

            For reservations at any Sleep Inn brand hotel, contact Choice Hotels’ toll-free reservation service at 1-800-4CHOICE or visit www.choicehotels.com. Rooms can also be booked directly by calling the Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites at 715-424-6800.