MINNEAPOLIS – January 5, 2018 – Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a leading upper midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Hoffman Estates, IL. Located at 2280 Barrington Road, the hotel adds ease for visitors flying into the area with its convenient location near Chicago O’Hare International Airport and the hotel’s airport shuttle. It is also within four miles of Sears Centre Arena, where guests can attend concerts, sporting events and festivals. The hotel recently completed an extensive $2.2 million renovation which included upgrades to the guest rooms, business center, fitness center, lobby and exterior.

“We are thrilled to welcome this refreshed hotel to our expanding portfolio of Country Inns & Suites hotels in the Midwest,” said Aly El-Bassuni, senior vice president, Franchise Operations, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “This hotel has a great location in a key market with its proximity to Sears Centre Arena and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, providing convenience for both business and leisure guests.”

The hotel offers 119 guest rooms and suites. Each room features all the comforts of home and a touch of luxury with the custom designed White Water Collection of bath amenities by Beekman 1802. Guests have access to an onsite fitness center, business center, outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and the brand’s signature and complimentary, hot Be Our Guest breakfast served daily on classic dining ware. The lobby includes a bar and lounge which serves a variety of cocktails and a light fare menu. Guests can relax and unwind by sitting near the fire pit in the outdoor patio and treat themselves to complimentary freshly baked cookies as well as coffee and tea throughout the day. Meetings and special events can also be hosted at the hotel. There are two meeting rooms available, which include a smaller room that can fit 20 people and a larger room that can accommodate up to 40 people. Meeting equipment is available.

Guests can tailor their stay at the hotel through specialized packages, including the Romance Package. This package offers couples a bottle of wine or champagne at check-in and a rose peddle welcome.

“We are very proud to join this remarkable brand,” said Dave Patel, the hotel’s owner. “After spending months renovating, we are thrilled to open our doors and provide a comfortable and relaxing stay for guests at our beautiful hotel.”

Country Inns & Suites offers caring, consistent and comfortable hospitality delivered with a touch of home. 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.