"We're excited to join LePique & Orne Architects, Waterworks Hotel Development Group, Reliance Bank and Blanton Construction Company in the development of this beautiful new hotel," said Bruce Kinseth, Senior Vice-President.  "As a brand extension of Carlson Hotels, we share in their philosophy of 'Country Hospitality'.  As a Midwest hotel management company, we have always trusted in the fact that offering the best in service and hospitality will create customer loyalty and satisfaction."

The Country Inn & Suites of St. Charles will have 84 guest rooms and suites.  The hotel's amenities will include an extensive complimentary breakfast bar, business center, club room, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, a meeting room for approximately 30 people, guest laundry and complimentary wireless internet access throughout the entire hotel. 

The exterior of the hotel will be designed to compliment the esthetics of the St. Charles Historical District, a popular tourist destination.  A ground breaking ceremony has been scheduled for September 15, 2004 with opening planned for June 2005.