MeriStar Hospitality Corporation Completes Renovation of Two Hotels
Re-Flags Properties in Annapolis, Maryland and Alexandria, Virginia to Radisson Brand

Press Release

September 9, 1999
WASHINGTON, DC -- MeriStar Hospitality Corporation (NYSE: MHX), the nation's third largest hotel real estate investment trust (REIT), yesterday announced that it has converted the 219-room former Holiday Inn Annapolis in Maryland and the 253-room former Ramada Plaza Old Town in Virginia to the Radisson brand. Respectively renamed the Radisson Hotel Annapolis and the Radisson Hotel Old Town Alexandria, the hotels have undergone multi-million dollar renovation programs. Both hotels are managed by MeriStar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: MMH).

"The decision to re-flag these hotels is part of our on-going program to upgrade our portfolio," said Paul Whetsell, MeriStar chairman and CEO. "Repositioning these properties gives them a competitive edge within their markets and enhances their long-term internal growth potential."

"MeriStar Hospitality is a proven hotel ownership group, and we are delighted to expand our relationship with them with these conversions,'' said Jim Smith, Radisson regional director of sales and marketing. "We're confident that the Radisson flag will help these properties become market segment leaders in their respective areas.''

Situated on the western side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the Radisson Hotel Annapolis is within minutes of the city's historic district, which includes City Dock, the U.S. Naval Academy, William Paca House & Garden and Quiet Waters Park. The newly renovated property has the largest outdoor pool in Annapolis, a fitness center, 12,000 square feet of meeting space, the Regatta Grille, Regatta Bar and complimentary shuttle service to local attractions. The hotel also has five suites, each featuring a wet bar, refrigerator and microwave.

Located in the Old Town Alexandria Historic District, the Radisson Hotel Old Town Alexandria is adjacent to the Potomac River and minutes from Washington, D.C. The hotel offers riverside views, complimentary shuttle service to and from Reagan National Airport and Metrorail systems, and features the award-winning Chequers Restaurant & Lounge. On the hotel's newly added concierge level, guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast and evening reception at the Capital View Club Lounge, overlooking the Potomac River.

Washington, D.C.-based MeriStar Hospitality Corporation owns 117 principally upscale, full-service hotels in major market and resort locations with 29,468 rooms in 27 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The company owns hotels under such internationally known brands as Radisson, Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin and Doubletree.

MeriStar Hotels & Resorts leases or manages 218 hotels with 45,546 rooms in 34 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For more information about MeriStar Hospitality Corporation and MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc., visit the companies' web site: www.meristar.com.

Radisson Hotels Worldwide currently has nearly 400 locations in 50 countries. Radisson is a division of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, a global leader in hospitality services encompassing 1,150 hotel, resort, restaurant and cruise ship operations in 73 countries.

The matters in this press release include "forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are qualified by cautionary statements contained herein and in MeriStar Hotels & Resorts' and MeriStar Hospitality Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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