MINNEAPOLIS (July 9, 2015) – Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a leading upper-midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Gatlinburg, TN located at 421 Reagan Lane.

“Growing our footprint in the South is a key priority for the brand,” said Jeffrey Freund, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Americas. “We are thrilled to open this hotel in an ideal downtown location.”

The hotel offers 77 guest rooms and suites, a heated indoor pool, fitness center, and 24-hour business center. In addition, guests can enjoy the brand’s complimentary amenities including high-speed Internet access and hot, breakfast served daily on classic dining ware.

“We are excited to begin a relationship with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its family of brands,” said the hotel’s owner, Bhagu Patel. “The outstanding service culture the Country Inns & Suites brand is known for and the many amenities the hotel offers will make this hotel a great success.”

Country Inns & Suites offers a caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality experience delivered with a touch of home, and features particularly attractive for business travelers. The distinctive product and service innovations, such as the Be Our Guest employee training program have generated tremendous employee engagement scores and high guest satisfaction.

For reservations and more information, visit www.countryinns.com.