Now open is the 134-room Vagabond Inn � Bakersfield South, re-flagged from an Inn of America.  The hotel is the second in the San Joaquin Valley city owned by Surya M. Reddy, MD and his associates, who also own the Vagabond Inn � Bakersfield North.  The new property is located at 6501 Colony Street and is managed by Jagesh Patel. The newly flagged Vagabond Inn in Solvang, California offers 75 rooms in the center of the area�s visitor activities.

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield (South) 6501 Colony Street Bakersfield, CA

Bruce Weitzman, Vagabond�s vice president of franchise development, commented on the additions saying, �It is always satisfying to add locations to our ever expanding family, but it is especially gratifying to have properties re-flagged to the Vagabond brand by two of our present franchisees.  Atul Patel and Dr. Reddy join a growing list of hotel owners with multiple Vagabond locations.  Their confidence in the brand constantly renews our commitment to do the best possible job of delivering value to their hotels.�

Vagabond Franchise System, Inc. franchises Vagabond Inn®, Vagabond Inn Executivesm, and Vagabond Plaza Hotelsm  limited- and full-service, economy and mid-priced lodging properties that appeal to value conscious business and leisure travelers.  There are presently 46 Vagabond locations in California, Arizona, Washington and Nevada.