Hawthorn Suites LTD. is a brand extension of Hawthorn Suites, the lodging concept especially targeted to business travelers and families relocating to a new city, attending training classes or on other extended-stay travel.  Hawthorn Suites LTD., ideal for shorter trips and extended stay, offers complimentary daily hot breakfast buffet and Wednesday evening social hour, plus an array of guest amenities and business services, all at excellent value.  The Hawthorn brand is franchised by Atlanta-based U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: USFS). 

Hawthorn properties are currently open at seven airports throughout the U.S. and under construction at an additional six.  Open properties include:  Wichita, Kan., Grand Rapids, Mich., Las Vegas, Nev., San Antonio, Texas, South Burlington, Vt. and Seattle/Kent, Wash. 
Properties under construction are located in Phoenix, Ariz., Orlando, Fla., Chicago-O'Hare, Ill., Dallas/DFW Airport and Fort Worth/Alliance Airport, Texas and Herndon, Va. 

"We're excited to be opening Hawthorn's seventh airport property," said Jennifer O'Gwynn, director of sales of the property, "and we look forward to providing the Portland Airport a quality all-suite product." 

Hawthorn Suites LTD. in Portland offers 70 studio king, queen and jacuzzi suites, all with coffee-maker, two-line telephone with modem port, and extended cable television with movie channel and VCP.  In addition to complimentary breakfast and social hour, the hotel provides 
an indoor pool and spa, exercise room, guest laundry, business services, airport shuttle and meeting facilities for up to 70.  The hotel is 18 miles from Multnomah Falls and 10 miles from downtown Portland. 

As of March 31, there were 279 Hawthorn properties open or in development.  For reservations, contact 1-800-527-1133 toll-free, or visit Hawthorn at www.hawthorn.com to access information and make reservations instantly. 

Atlanta-based U.S. Franchise Systems was formed in 1995 by Mike Leven, a 38-year veteran of the lodging industry, and Neal Aronson, former principal of a leading New York investment firm.  USFS' three hotel brands include Microtel Inn & Suites, the all newly-constructed, 
interior corridor, budget/economy hotel brand; Hawthorn Suites; and Best Inns & Suites, the mid-market/economy brand.  USFS also offers hotel management services to its franchisees.