MINNEAPOLIS – July 26, 2016 – Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a leading upper-midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Antonio Medical Center, TX. Located at 8318 W. Interstate 10, the hotel opens under the Country Inns & Suites brand name after undergoing a complete renovation and offers 97 guest rooms and suites.

“We are thrilled to add this refreshed hotel to our growing portfolio in Texas,” said Jeffrey Freund, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “This hotel’s location provides an ideal stop for those stopping at local medical offices and visiting top attractions like the San Antonio River Walk.”

The hotel features the brand’s latest design elements, which includes new exterior architecture, modern interiors, comfortable yet stylish furnishings, and suites that feature spa-like bathrooms. The hotel offers guests free high-speed Internet, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and business center. Guests of the hotel can also begin their day with the brand’s signature and complimentary, hot Be Our Guest breakfast served on classic dining ware. From omelets to build your own yogurt parfaits, the breakfast offers an array of entrees that rotate daily.

The hotel is adjacent to the South Texas Medical Center and the University of Texas Health Science Center and within close proximity to Alamo and the San Antonio Zoo. In addition, the hotel is conveniently located 10 minutes from the roller coasters at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and 22 minutes from the live shows at SeaWorld San Antonio.

“We are excited to open our doors and provide guests with the warm and welcoming service the Country Inns & Suites brand is known for,” said Malik Hemani, President of Frostwoods Hospitality, the hotel’s owner. “Easy access to the local medical offices and top attractions coupled with the brand’s service philosophy, are poised to make this hotel a great success.”

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.