Alexandria , Va. , May 4, 2007—Have the midnight munchies? Craving a snack? The Best Western Old Colony Inn introduces Open Snack Kitchen, a concept which offers a complimentary fully-stocked kitchen for hotel guests. This unique service begins in June 2007.

The Open Snack Kitchen will be fully stocked with fresh deli sandwiches, crisp garden salads, soups, snacks, fruit, sodas, water, gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies and much more. The concept is designed to reflect how kitchens might be stocked in a guest’s own home.

“We realize that most of our guests are on a budget,” said Paul Banigan, general manager of Best Western Old Colony Inn. “The Open Snack Kitchen will allow them to save money on their food budget, leaving more time to concentrate on work or to enjoy the exciting leisure activities in the Alexandria and Washington, D.C., area.”

Banigan added that he believes the Open Snack Kitchen will appeal to many government business travelers whose travel budgets are tight due to per diems.

Kevin Hilchey, president of Lodging Host Hotel Corp, managers of the property, said, “The concept was created not only to serve as a perk for guests, but also to keep the property on the cutting edge of amenities and value compared to other area hotels. We’ve recently spent $1.5 million in updates and renovations to keep this boutique property top-of-the-line.”

Located on the George Washington Parkway just five miles from Washington, D.C., the 49-room Best Western Colony Inn offers a complimentary full hot breakfast, free airport shuttle, free high-speed Internet, a state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, sauna and whirlpool. Nearby points of interest include the White House, Pentagon and Regan National Airport.

Rates begin at $179. Contact the hotel directly for reservations. For more details on the hotel, go to www.hotel-alexandria.com.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive member-owned business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

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