Opening Marks a New Level of Service and Guest Comfort in the Albuquerque Market Highlights Brand’s Expansion in the State of Colorado

Durango, CO, October 20, 2016 – To serve the growing number of visitors traveling to the Durango area, La Quinta Inns & Suites announces the opening of the new La Quinta Inn & Suites™ Durango located at 125 Mercury Village Dr. Whether traveling for business or leisure, this new three-story hotel offers guests a refreshing and engaging experience providing 98 beautifully appointed guest rooms, an onsite business center, meeting and fitness facilities, and indoor heated pool and spa. Complimentary Bright Side Breakfast® is served each morning and high-speed Internet access is always free at all La Quinta hotels.

“We welcome the La Quinta Inn & Suites Durango. Increased travel to the region has created a demand for high-quality, affordable hotels especially for business travelers,” remarked Rajiv Trivedi, Chief Development Officer at La Quinta. “With more than 880 locations nationwide, La Quinta delivers an outstanding product and guest experience. This new opening demonstrates the continued growth of the La Quinta brand through its strong franchise program.”

Conveniently located, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Durango is near several attractions including Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Mesa Verde National Park, Lemon Lake, San Juan National Forest, Purgatory Mountain (Ski Lodge) and Fort Lewis College. Local businesses include Mercy Regional Medical Center, Animas Surgical Hospital, United Pipeline Systems, La Plata Electric Assoc., Peak Exploration & Production, Durango Coca Cola, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Peak Brewing Company, Advanced Concrete Services, Vantiv Integrated Payments, Durango Harley Davidson, and Caroll Motors Of Durango.

This hotel participates in La Quinta Returns frequent guest program that offers members free nights and other great rewards, fast. Points are earned for every dollar spent on eligible rates at La Quinta hotels or on purchases made with the La Quinta Returns Visa® Card. As a member, you can redeem points for free nights at La Quinta as well as our world-class resort hotel partners, airline miles/points toward free travel and gift cards/certificates for shopping, dining and entertainment at over 100 national and local restaurants and retailers. Guests can enroll at www.LQ.com/Returns, the front desk of any La Quinta hotel or by calling 1-800-RETURNS (800-738-8767).

For more information or to make a reservation, visit: http://6811.lq.com or call 1-970-259-8400.