The La Quinta Companies Webcasts Q3 FY 2001 Earnings Call ``ON24 AUDIO''

Press Release: The La Quinta Companies
November 6, 2001
DALLAS, TX -- In conjunction with The La Quinta Companies. (NYSE:LQI) 3rd Quarter Earnings Announcement, you are invited to listen to the conference call webcast live over the Internet on Thursday, November 8, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

What: The La Quinta Companies, 2001 3Q Earnings Conference Call

When: November 8, 2001 at 11:00 A.M EST.

Where: www.laquinta.com or www.on24.com/clients/default/event.html?eventid=93

How: You'll need Windows Media Player to participate.

The La Quinta Companies (NYSE:LQI), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, consist of La Quinta Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust, and La Quinta Corporation. La Quinta owns, operates or franchises over 300 La Quinta(R) Inns and La Quinta(R) Inn & Suites in 30 states. The Companies' real estate holdings also include assisted living and other healthcare facilities. Today's news release, as well as other information about La Quinta, is available on the Internet at www.laquinta.com.

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Contact:

 Temple Weiss
 La Quinta
 214-492- 6685

SOURCE: ON24 Inc.