Opening Marks a New Level of Service and Guest Comfort in the Chicago Area Market Highlights Brand’s Expansion in the State of Illinois

Rockford, IL, February 9, 2016 – To serve the growing number of visitors traveling to the Rockford area, La Quinta Inns & Suites announces the opening of the new La Quinta Inn & Suites™ Rockford located at 7401 Walton Street. Whether traveling for business or leisure, this new four-story hotel offers guests a refreshing and engaging experience providing 92 beautifully appointed guest rooms, an onsite business and fitness center, meeting facilities and indoor swimming 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 Rockford. 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 870 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 Rockford, is located near several attractions such as Burpee Museum of Natural History, Discovery Center Museum, Midway Village Museum, Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klem Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Rockford Art Museum, Tinker Swiss Cottage, BMO Harris Center, and Magic Waters Waterpark. It is also near businesses such as Saint Anthony Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, Rockford Memorial Hospital, Woodward Governor, Greenlee Textron, Rockford College, Rock Valley College, and Rasmussen College.

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: www.LQ.com or call 1-815-227-1300.