La Quinta Offers Valentines From Deep in the Heart ofTexas; $99 Two-Night or Two-Room...

Business Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2000

Just in time for February 14, Cupid is sending Valentines from &uot;deep in the heart of Texas&uot; with La Quinta's(R) special Valentines Day promotion. Available Feb. 11-13, 2000 and Feb. 18-20, 2000, guests may reserve

From the lush rolling hills of Austin, to the Gulf Coast beaches, Texas is the ideal romantic getaway. With more than 100 Texas locations to choose from, La Quinta offers an array of thoughtful amenities and complimentary breakfast -- all which make for a relaxing Valentines weekend.

All of La Quinta's spacious, contemporary rooms offer in-room coffee makers, 25&uot; televisions with movies-on-demand, expanded cable stations, Nintendo(R) video games, and large, bright bathrooms. La Quinta Inn &Suites feature a choice of three room types -- standard rooms, king rooms and two-room suites -- each with an in-room iron and ironing board, hair dryer, and even have an in-room microwave and refrigerator in king rooms and suites. La Quinta Inn &Suites locations also include on-site fitness centers, guest laundry facilities and beautifully landscaped courtyards with a heated swimming pool and spa.

&uot;Texas is a special market for La Quinta, with more than 100 hotels located here, in popular destinations such as Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio,&uot; said Celeste Diaz Ferraro, field marketing manager for La Quinta Inns, Inc. &uot;Whether Valentine travelers choose La Quinta Inns or La Quinta Inn &Suites, they are guaranteed exceptional value and consistent quality at each of our Texas locations.&uot;

La Quinta's Valentine's Day promotion is subject to availability and certain restrictions. For more information or to book reservations, call 800/531-5900 and ask for the Texas Valentine promotion (code: VLNTN).

La Quinta Inns, Inc. owns and operates more than 300 hotels in 28 states. Additional guest services at all properties include free unlimited local calls, same-day laundry and dry cleaning, card-key guest room entry, 24-hour front desk and messaging service, free parking, and free stays for children 18 and under in parent's room. La Quinta's Returns(R) Club, offers special rates, express reservations and check-in, and a free room night for every 11 nights stayed.