The new locations include the 40-room hotel in Stockton, Ill., the 63-room hotel in Big Rapids, Mich., the 108 room hotel in Montgomery, Ala., and the 62 room hotel in Paducah, Ky.  "We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to these regions," said Nancy Johnson, executive vice president and brand leader, Country

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Montgomery East  5155 Carmichael Road  Montgomery, Alabama

All four properties have indoor swimming pools.  The Stockton property is within 30 miles of historic Galena, 13 golf courses and several outdoor recreational areas.  The Big Rapids hotel is in the heart of Michigan and one mile from Ferris State University, Ewigleben Ice Arena, Top Taggart Field Football Stadium and several golf courses.  Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Alabama State University, Troy State University and the state capital are near the Montgomery hotel.  The Paducah Country Inn & Suites is located near Kentucky Oaks Mall, Riverboat Casino and Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. 

Country Inns & Suites locations feature traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring and decorative ceiling borders.  Each hotel welcomes guests with traditional furnishings that blend rich woods and elegant floral-patterned fabrics. 

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson® is part of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, whose operations also include Regent International Hotels; Radisson Hotels & Resorts®; Park Plaza® Hotels and Resorts and Park Inn® hotels; Radisson Seven Seas Cruises®; Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, which includes T.G.I. Friday's® and Pick Up Stix; and Provisions, a worldwide procurement company.