To serve the growing number of visitors traveling throughout the US, Canada and Mexico, La Quinta Inns & Suites announced that during the third quarter it opened seven new La Quinta Inn & Suites hotels totaling more than 600 rooms. With the addition of the new hotels, La Quinta achieved the milestone of opening its 500th franchise property, demonstrating the robust franchise interest in the La Quinta brand.

Whether traveling for business or leisure, the new hotels offer guests a refreshing and engaging experience providing beautifully appointed guest rooms, meeting space, an onsite business and fitness center and either an indoor or outdoor swimming pool. Complimentary Bright Side Breakfast® is served each morning and high-speed Internet access is always free at all La Quinta hotels.

La Quinta opened six new hotels in the U.S. and one in Monterrey Norte, Mexico – a 156-room La Quinta Inn & Suites.

“We welcome our newest La Quinta Inn & Suites hotels. Increased travel to these regions has created a demand for high-quality, affordable hotels especially for business travelers,” remarked Rajiv Trivedi, Chief Development Officer at La Quinta. “With more than 850 locations, La Quinta delivers an outstanding product and guest experience. These new openings demonstrate the continued growth of the La Quinta brand through its strong franchise program.”

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