Hotel Online Special Report 
Inn Group Inc. Rebrands Two 4 B’s Inns in Missoula to Best Inns Suites ATLANTA, April 26, 2000 – BH Enterprises and Atlanta-based U.S. Franchise Systems (Nasdaq: USFS), franchisor of the Best Inns Suites hotel brand, have opened Montana’s first two Best Inn properties in Missoula. The Best Inn Conference Center (Best Inn South) is located at 3803 Brooks St., and the Best Inn North is at 4953 North Reserve St.
Commented Rick Welch, vice president of brand marketing for the Best brand, “Previously known as the 4 B’s Inns, Montana’s first two Best Inns have held a well-respected place in the community, and we’re proud that they chose to become part of our team.”
“We look forward to a great partnership with U.S. Franchise Systems and to offering comfort and value to both business and leisure travelers,” said Al Arneson, president of Inn Group Inc. and co-owner of the hotel.
The three-story, 81-room Best Inn Conference Center features 12 meeting rooms, the largest accommodating up to 250 people. There are single and double and suite accommodations, cable television with CNN, ESPN and HBO, complimentary continental breakfast and a hot tub. The hotel is minutes from three local golf courses and the Southgate Mall, three miles from Downtown, and 11 miles from the Missoula International Airport.
Best Inn North features 67 single, double and suite accommodations, all with CNN, HBO and ESPN, complimentary daily breakfast and hot tub. The property is adjacent to the 4 B’s restaurant, five miles from the University of Montana, six miles from the Montana International Airport, nine miles from Snowbowl Ski Area, and close by numerous local restaurants.
Guests at both properties can also enjoy free local phone calls and membership in the Best Traveler frequent guest program.
As of Dec. 31, 1999, there were 290 Best properties open or in development nationwide.
Contact: Al Arneson, Owner of Best Inns, Missoula, Mont., 406-728-1625, Jessica Ploszaj U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. 404-235-5780 [email protected] http://www.bestinn.com Also See: Best Inns & Suites Using The Rooms Chronicle as a Common Sense Training Tool / Feb 2000 EverGreen Rooms Being Tested at Best Inns & Suites / Sept 1999