Saskatoon, Sask - 15 February, 2005 -

Realstar Hospitality Corp. which holds the master franchise rights for Motel 6 and Studio 6 across Canada is pleased to announce the opening of a new Motel 6 in Saskatoon. Signaling an aggressive expansion across Canada for the Motel 6 brand, the new Motel 6 in Saskatoon joins Motel 6 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, which successfully opened last fall, as the first two new-build hotels in Western Canada under this initiative. “The need for new, economy lodging in Western Canada has been evident for some time,” said Irwin Prince, President and COO, Realstar Hospitality Corp. “The opening of this contemporary Motel 6 in Saskatoon signals the beginning of healthy growth for the Motel 6 brand across Canada.” The 67-room three-story Motel 6 features a modern design in both standard guestrooms and extended stay studio kitchenettes with low weekly rates. Guest conveniences include: free local calls with no long distance access charges, free morning coffee, free expanded cable, kids 17 and under stay free, guest laundry, in-room mini fridges, and 24-hour-a-day faxing and photocopying service Motel 6 Saskatoon also features a covered lobby entrance, guest room entrances from an interior corridor, electronic door locks, state-of-the-art salt water pool and hot tub, energy efficient heating and cooling systems, computerized front desk and back office systems and free high speed data ports and voicemail in every room. In addition, Motel 6 has non-smoking rooms and is pet-friendly. “Bringing Motel 6 to Saskatoon clearly expands the lodging options available to travelers who wish to enjoy the many family and multi-purpose sport recreational facilities, historic sites, and provincial parks in the region” says Eric Jensen, General Manager, Motel 6 Saskatoon. “Motel 6’s reputation as a dependable, quality motel coupled with a prime location gives us confidence that the property will be an integral part of the vibrant Saskatoon community” Motel 6 Saskatoon is conveniently located at 231 Marquis Drive, near Credit Union Centre. About Realstar Hospitality Corp. Realstar Hospitality Corp. acquired the master franchise rights for Canada for the Motel 6, Studio 6 and Novotel brands in 2003. About Motel 6 Providing clean, comfortable and pet-friendly accommodations for more than 40 years, Motel 6 offers more than 850 properties for travelers in the U.S. and Canada, all at the lowest price of any national chain. For reservations or information, visit www.motel6.com or call 800-4-MOTEL6. About Accor North America Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, Accor North America operates more than 1,200 upscale and economy properties including Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, Red Roof Inn, Studio 6 and Motel 6 locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. About Accor With 150,000 people in 140 countries, Accor is the European leader and one of the world's largest groups in travel, tourism and corporate services, with two major international activities: Hotels - nearly 4,000 hotels (455,000 rooms) in 90 countries, casinos, travel agencies, and restaurants Services to corporate clients and public institutions - 14 million people in 34 countries use a broad range of services (food vouchers, people care and services, incentive, loyalty programs, events) engineered and managed by Accor

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