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Press Release: John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.
September 26, 2002
OKLAHOMA CITY & SPRINGFIELD, MO -- John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. (AMEX:JQH) proudly announces that the Renaissance
Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel recently received a four diamond rating from the American Automotive Association
(AAA). Located in downtown Oklahoma City, the luxurious, 15-story property is owned and managed by John Q. Hammons
Hotels, the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels,
resorts and suites.
The four diamond distinction is given to properties that are upscale in all areas with accommodations that are
progressively more refined and stylish. Recognized properties also offer an extensive array of amenities and provide
a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail. The AAA diamond ratings are assigned to an exclusive
group of properties that successfully complete a thorough evaluation process. The ratings, which range from one
diamond to the exceptional five diamond, represent a combination of overall quality, range of facilities and level
of services offered by a property. The size, age and overall appeal of an establishment, as well as regional architectural
style and design are considered when assigning a diamond rating.
"The AAA four diamond award is widely recognized as a measure of excellence among travelers and the hotel
industry alike," said John Pasley, general manager of the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel.
"At the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel, we strive for excellence and superiority in every
way. Receiving the distinction as a four diamond hotel is truly an honor and proof that our dedication to quality
is apparent in all that we do."
Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel
Located at the corner of Sheridan and Broadway Avenue in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, the Renaissance Oklahoma
City Convention Center Hotel is within walking distance from many of Oklahoma City's most popular attractions,
including the professional hockey team arena, the professional baseball stadium and the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
The hotel also is just minutes from Bricktown, an old warehouse district converted into the city's hot spot for
entertainment. With turn-of-the-century charm and a wide array of restaurants, clubs, boutiques and galleries,
Bricktown is the fastest growing entertainment district in the Southwest and offers something that appeals to every
visitor. In addition, the hotel's 311 spacious and well-appointed guestrooms and suites offer a variety of amenities,
including voice mail, dual-line phones with dataports, irons and ironing boards, hair dryers, 25" cable televisions,
an assortment of Bath & Body Works® toiletries and a complimentary daily copy of USA Today.
With the largest convention facilities in Oklahoma, the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel is an
ideal location for meetings and special events ranging from lavish weddings and celebrations to corporate meetings
and conferences. The hotel is directly connected to the Cox Business Services Convention Center, which offers a
25,000-square-foot ballroom, eight rooms that total 11,500 square feet in breakout space, as well as an additional
16,000 square feet of flexible convention and pre-convene space, which can be broken down into 12 meeting rooms.
In addition, the hotel itself contains 5,400 square feet of meeting space. The hotel's staff caters to a group's
specialized needs and provides a full-range of event planning assistance and catering.
The hotel also features a variety of amenities for both business and leisure travelers, including an indoor pool,
whirlpool, sauna and state-of-the-art fitness center. A selection of restaurants also are available at the hotel.
The Falling Water Grill offers fine dining, while the more casual Waters Edge Lounge offers lighter fare and specialty
drinks. Caffeina's coffee bar offers a variety of coffee, tea and bakery goods from Starbucks®.
To make a hotel reservation or to book a group function at the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel,
contact the sales and catering department at 405-228-8000 or call your travel agent. The Renaissance Oklahoma City
Convention Center Hotel also can be booked under the following GDS codes: Galileo 24695, Sabre 49970 and Worldspan
BROKCBR.
About John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.
Publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX:JQH), Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.
is the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale full-service hotels, resorts
and suites including: Embassy Suites, Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Crowne Plaza, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites,
Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites brands. With 56 hotels strategically located near demand generators, such
as state capitals, universities, airports, corporate headquarters or office parks in secondary and tertiary markets,
John Q. Hammons Hotels' properties are dominant in their markets. The company's focus is capitalizing on positive
operating fundamentals in the upscale, full-service sector, converting existing hotels to franchise brands and
selling mature assets, while reinvesting the proceeds and reducing debt.
Although John Q. Hammons Hotels is not developing new hotels, Mr. Hammons has personally developed three projects
that opened in 2001. John Q. Hammons Hotels manages all of the properties developed by Mr. Hammons' private company.
For more information about John Q. Hammons Hotels, please visit the company's Web site at www.jqhhotels.com
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Contact:
John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.
Scott Tarwater, 417/864-4300
scott.tarwater@jqh.com
or
Publicis Dialog for John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.
Kelly Campbell/Laurie Swyers, 972/628-7738 / 972-628-7761
kelly.campbell@publicis-usa.com
laurie.swyers@publicis-usa.com
Source: John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.