Press Release: U.S. Franchise Systems
October 3, 2000
ATLANTA, GA -- Napa-based Wine Country Hospitality, LLC and Atlanta-based U.S. Franchise Systems (Nasdaq: USFS),
parent company of the franchisors of the Hawthorn hotel brand, have opened California's 8th Hawthorn property at
314 Soscol Ave. in Napa. The hotel is less than one mile from historic downtown Napa and the Napa Valley Wine Train.
Hawthorn Inn & Suites is the mid-market brand which offers both standard and suite accommodations. Ideal for
both extended-stay as well as shorter trips, Hawthorn Inn & Suites provides a full complimentary hot breakfast
buffet daily and Wednesday evening social hour, plus an array of guest amenities and business services, all at
excellent value.
Commented Steve Hymans, vice president of brand marketing for Hawthorn, ``We are proud to continue Hawthorn's expansion
throughout California.'' There are currently Hawthorns open in Anaheim, Newark, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego,
Silicon Valley and Tulare.
The Napa Hawthorn Inn & Suites is a three-story, 60-room property, featuring coffee makers, iron and ironing
boards, expanded cable television with CNN, ESPN, CNBC and Showtime, microwaves and refrigerators in suites, plus
many other in-room amenities. In addition to complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily and Wednesday evening social
hour, the hotel offers an indoor pool and hot tub spa and meeting facilities. Hawthorn will also soon bring computers
and high-speed wireless Internet access to all its guestrooms in North America.
``Conveniently located near the Napa Valley wineries, numerous golf courses, restaurants and premier outlet shopping,
the new Napa Hawthorn Inn & Suites is ideal for both the business and leisure travelers,'' said Stan Fronczak,
general manager of the new property.
As of June 30, 2000, there were 158 Hawthorns open or under construction worldwide. For reservations, contact 1-800-527-1133
toll-free, or visit Hawthorn at www.hawthorn.com to access information and
make reservations instantly.
SOURCE: U.S. Franchise Systems