MINNEAPOLIS (May 19, 2016) – Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a leading upper-midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Canton, GA. Located at 705 Transit Avenue, the hotel offers 57 guest rooms and suites.

“We are pleased to add another hotel to our substantial and growing portfolio in Georgia,” said Jeffrey Freund, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “This hotel’s location provides an ideal resting stop for those traveling through the Blue Ridge Mountains and we are excited to provide our warm and welcoming approach to hospitality.”

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Canton, GA offers guests free high-speed Internet, an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and business center. Guests of the hotel can also begin their day with the brand’s signature and complimentary, hot Be Our Guest breakfast served on classic dining ware. From omelets to build your own yogurt parfaits, the breakfast offers an array of entrees that rotate daily.

“We are excited to open this hotel under the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson brand,” said Ronak Patel, the hotel’s owner. “The warm and welcoming service the brand is so well known for coupled with our prime location, updated guest rooms and suites and complimentary amenities will make for a great guest experience.”

Country Inns & Suites offers a caring, consistent and comfortable hospitality experience delivered with a touch of home, and features particularly attractive for business travelers. The distinctive product and service innovations, such as the Be Our Guest employee training program have generated tremendous employee engagement scores and high guest satisfaction. For reservations and more information, visit www.countryinns.com.