Park Inn®, an expanding mid-scale brand of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, today announced the addition of a 252-room hotel at 1930 Embassy Square Boulevard in Louisville East, Ky.

"We are pleased to add this new Park Inn location to the brand," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Park Inn. "Bringing Park Inn to Louisville advances our strategy to grow the brand in North America."

"We look forward to serving visitors and guests in Louisville area with our distinctive Park Inn style of hospitality," said Dan Hatch, general manager of the Park Inn Louisville East.

Guestrooms at the hotel feature complimentary high speed Internet access, coffeemaker, and cable television. In-room telecommunications include complimentary local calls, two phone lines, and voice mail. With 10,863 square feet, Park Inn Louisville East provides flexible, well-appointed meeting and banquet space.The Park Inn Louisville East features Bistro 19, a full-service restaurant and the Blue Grass Bar. Other amenities include a heated swimming pool and whirlpool, new fitness center featuring strength and cardio equipment, plus a 24-hour Business Center offering PCs with complimentary Internet access, laser printer, and fax and copy machines.

The Park Inn Louisville East is the first Park Inn in the city and state. Conveniently located near Interstate 64, the Park Inn Louisville is just minutes from Louisville International Airport. Louisville area attractions convenient to the Park Inn include Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, The Louisville Slugger Museum, Churchill Downs and Valhalla Golf Club.

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Park Inn® hotels feature a fresh and energetic hospitality experience defined by its philosophy: "Sleep Well. Live Well". The brand provides affordable accommodations that are efficient, uncomplicated, practical and comfortable in 100 locations, primarily in Europe. It is part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, a leading global hotel company with more than 1,056 locations in 77 countries under the brands of Regent® Hotels & Resorts; Radisson® Hotels & Resorts; Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts; Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM and Park Inn®.

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