Free High Speed Internet Access Becomes Brand Standard At La Quinta And Baymont

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DALLAS (Thursday, June 09, 2005) - Reinforcing its commitment to meeting and exceeding guests' expectations, La Quinta Corporation is offering free high speed Internet access (HSIA) at all of its more than 590 La Quinta, Baymont and Woodfield branded hotels in the U.S. and Canada. The installation process at each hotel is scheduled to be completed by June 30.

Whether at home, in the office, or on the road, people are using the Internet to keep in touch with the office and family, find answers to questions, get up-to-the-minute news, check weather forecasts, obtain stock market reports, make travel arrangements, shop and entertain themselves. In fact, according to a poll by the Travel Industry Association of America, 40 percent of business travelers typically access the Internet in a hotel room using their own computer. The deployment of complimentary high speed Internet access is one of several planned initiatives La Quinta will be unveiling over the next few months to upgrade its product offerings and, ultimately, enhance each guests' experience.

"The addition of free high-speed Internet access as a standard amenity at all of our hotels allows our guests, whether they're traveling for business or pleasure, to stay connected at much higher speeds than traditional dial-up access and to be much more productive," said Wayne Goldberg, executive vice president of operations of La Quinta Corporation.

All La Quinta and Baymont-branded hotels feature spacious rooms with amenities, such as in-room coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, 25" televisions with movies on-demand, dataport phones with voicemail and oversized desks. Additional guest services at all properties include free unlimited local calls, complimentary continental breakfast, free stays for children 18 and under in parent's room and a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. About La Quinta Corporation

La Quinta Corporation (NYSE: LQI) is one of the largest owner/operators of limited-service hotels in the United States. Based in Dallas, Texas, the Company owns, operates or franchises more than 590 hotels in 39 states and Canada under the La Quinta Inns®, La Quinta Inn & Suites®, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Woodfield Suites® and Budgetel® brands.

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