Press Release - June 3, 2008

WHITE LODGING’S RENAISSANCE BOULDER SUITES HOTEL RECEIVES TRIPLE CROWN AT ANNUAL AWARDS CONFERENCE

MERRILLVILLE, IN (June 03, 2008) – White Lodging’s Renaissance Boulder Suites hotel received numerous accolades at Marriott International’s recent global full-service awards conference held in Long Beach, CA last month including the prestigious Renaissance Hotel of the Year award for 2007, the Customer Excellence Award and the Leadership Excellence Award.

“This recognition is handed out to select hotels worldwide that represent the very best of Marriott International,” says Dave Sibley, president and CEO of White Lodging’s Hospitality Management Division. “General Manager Dave Kennedy and his Boulder Suites team are an outstanding example of excellence in leadership, passion for the guest and a great reflection of our mission to become the most highly-valued owner, developer and operator of hotels nationwide.”

White Lodging recently celebrated the addition of its 132nd hotel and has an ambitious growth plan to add 100 properties to their management portfolio over the next five years, estimating the addition of more than 2,500 new managers and $1.5 billion in managed sales. To receive the Hotel of the Year Award, the property must achieve outstanding marks on overall guest satisfaction and elevate the brand by offering expressive design, savvy service, a successful street-side restaurant all while maintaining the soul of a boutique hotel.

The Renaissance Boulder Suites ranked in the top three out of 75 Renaissance hotels nationwide, earning them their fifth consecutive Customer Excellence Award. Hotel General Manager Dave Kennedy also received the Leadership Excellence Award, which is given to managers who demonstrate balanced focus while achieving operational, financial and customer excellence in all areas of the hotel.

Throughout 2007, the hotel was recognized by Marriott’s Renaissance brand having received the Chef of the Year award for Executive Chef Alexander Porter’s work at FLATZ, as well as the Renaissance Sales Team of the Year award.

Located at 500 Flatiron Boulevard in Broomfield, CO, the 4-diamond hotel prides itself as an allsuite upscale mountain boutique style hotel with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. Each of the hotel’s 232 suites is artfully balanced with just the right amenities to accommodate both business and leisure travelers alike. The décor of the hotel features a Rocky Mountain theme with stone, wood, copper and leather accents. Natural skin “cow chairs” accent the public areas along with an aspen log ceiling and original art. The all-concierge concept provides guests with upgraded service and amenities in all rooms.

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the FlatIron Crossing Shopping Center, adjacent to the Interlocken Business Park and near the offerings of Boulder and Denver. For more information or reservations, call the Renaissance Boulder Suites at Flatiron directly at (303) 464-8400, toll free at 1-888-825-3167, or visit www.renaissancehotels.com/DENIR.

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