Formerly an Executive Inn & Suites, the hotel is underwent a $1.5 million renovation to convert to a Comfort Inn hotel. Renovations included the addition of a new exercise facility and pool, improved landscaping and new furniture, carpet, paint, wall coverings and lighting throughout the hotel.

Owned and operated by RBM Enterprises LLC, the Comfort Inn hotel features 53-units; 750 square-foot meeting facility; new exercise room equipped with treadmill, stationary bike, stair-stepper and weight station; breakfast room that seats up to 20 individuals; indoor pool and whirlpool; and guest laundry services.

Guestrooms at the Comfort Inn hotel feature king- or queen-size beds, microwave, mini-fridge, remote-control cable television, free high-speed Internet access, coffeemaker, iron, ironing board and hairdryer. Some rooms also feature a Jacuzzi tub. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms are available.

Located off U.S. Interstate 55, the Comfort Inn hotel is close to several attractions authentic Cajun restaurants and antique shops. Southeastern University, Alligator & Turtle Farm and Amato Winery are within minutes of the hotel.

The Comfort Inn hotel offers guests a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and complimentary USA TODAY newspaper.

Rates begin at $55. Children, ages 18 and under, stay for free when accompanied by an adult. Discounts are available when booked in advance on a space-available basis for seniors, American Automobile Association members, business travelers, government and military personnel and groups. The hotel participates in Choice�s Choice Privileges rewards program where guests can earn points toward free stays, airline miles or gifts when staying at U.S. Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion and MainStay Suites hotels.

Guests can receive airline miles from participating airlines when staying at any Choice brand hotel.

Comfort Inn hotels are franchised by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH). There currently are 1,966 Comfort Inn brand hotels open and 96 under development worldwide, representing 153,425 rooms.

For reservations at any Comfort brand hotel worldwide, contact Choice�s toll-free reservation service at (800)-4CHOICE or visit www.choicehotels.com on the Internet. Rooms at the Comfort Inn hotel also can be booked by contacting the hotel directly at (985) 429-0120.

Choice Hotels International is the world�s second largest lodging franchisor, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 44 countries and territories under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn brand names. For more information on Choice, visit the company�s Web site at www.choicehotels.com

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