Dixon, IL (May, 26, 2009) – The Quality Inn & Suites and the Comfort Inn hotels of Dixon, IL were recently announced as a recipients of  prestigious 2008-2009 Platinum Hospitality and Gold Hospitality Awards, respectively, from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Comfort brand.

“We are very proud that the Quality Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn hotels have received these distinguished honors,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer for Choice Hotels. “These hotels' commitment to outstanding guest service has earned them these well-deserved recognitions as some of the best of the best within the Quality Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn brands.”

“I attribute the recent success to a strong consistent management team, a family environment among the team members, and an overwhelming sense of self ownership shared by all of the staff on a daily basis.” I am very proud of all of our successes over the past year.” said Darin Trainor, General Manager of the Dixon properties.

Dixon's Quality Inn & Suites ranks No. 3 in the nation!
As one of the top high-performing properties within the more-than-5,800-strong Choice Hotels system, the Quality Inn & Suites is among the top three percent of properties within the Quality Inn brand to receive “Platinum Award” status. As one of the top three percent of hotels within the Quality Inn brand, the Quality Inn & Suites has demonstrated an exceptional focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to providing superior service.

Also, Comfort Inn hotel is among the top ten percent of properties within the Comfort Inn brand to receive “Gold Award” status. As one of the top ten percent of hotels within the Comfort Inn brand, the Comfort Inn hotel has demonstrated an exceptional focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to providing superior service. Additional award criteria are evaluated by Choice Hotels through an official annual ranking report.