Guests can take home a free night with Choice Hotels

Stay two separate times and earn a free night at over 1,500 Choice Hotels properties

TORONTO, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - Guests who check-in for two separate stays at any qualifying Choice Hotels(R) property worldwide, from February 22 to April 30, can earn a free night at more than 1,500 Choice Hotels locations with the Choice Privileges(R) rewards program.

To qualify, guests must make their hotel bookings at choicehotels.ca or by phone at 800.4CHOICE, and must be members of the Choice Privileges rewards program.*

"Our spring promotion makes it easy to travel now, and save on future travel too," says Tim Oldfield, Managing Director, Choice Hotels Canada(TM). "With many of our hotels offering free breakfast and free Internet across the country, free perks like these are added bonuses when everyone is looking for a little bit more in an economy like this."

For promotion details visit choicehotels.ca.

Plus, guests can earn more points even faster this spring with the Choice Privileges(R) MasterCard(R) credit card. Card holders can earn points on their everyday purchases and redeem their points for a free night, airline rewards, gift cards and more. Some conditions and limitations apply.

"Accepted at millions of locations internationally, the Choice Privileges MasterCard credit card offers both new and existing Choice Privileges members the opportunity to earn more points in more ways," says Tim Oldfield, Managing Director, Choice Hotels Canada. "We're proud of this initiative with MBNA Canada Bank. The difficult economy has reinforced the tremendous value offered by more than 280 Choice Hotels properties across Canada and the new Choice Privileges MasterCard credit card makes our value proposition even stronger."

Choice Privileges MasterCard credit card holders are automatically enrolled into Choice Privileges if they're not yet a member. For complete terms and conditions of the Choice Privileges program, visit choiceprivileges.ca.

*You must maintain an address in the U.S. (including U.S. territories), Canada, Mexico or eligible countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe to be eligible for this promotion. For program details, eligible rates, eligible countries and point redemption rules, visit choiceprivileges.ca.

About Choice Hotels Canada:

From Victoria, B.C., to St. John's, N.L., more than five million guests each year stay with Choice Hotels Canada(TM) (CHC). CHC is the nation's largest hotel franchisor, with 300 privately run properties currently open and under development, under eight brands: Comfort(TM), Comfort Suites(R), Quality(R), Sleep Inn(R), Clarion(R), Econo Lodge(R), Rodeway Inn(R) and Ascend Collection(TM). CHC properties are 100 per cent franchise owned and operated by individual hoteliers, entrepreneurs and lodging/hotel management companies. CHC offers comprehensive support services to its franchisees including sales, marketing, purchasing, reservations and other supportive services. CHC offers high-value lodging options ranging from limited to full service, in the economy to mid-scale markets. CHC is part of Choice Hotels International(R) which franchises 6,000 hotels in more than 35 countries and territories worldwide. CHC is represented in every major and most secondary markets across all provinces, conveniently located near major airports and highways, shopping centres, entertainment districts and tourist attractions. For reservations call 800.4CHOICE (800.424.6423)/800.BO.RÊVES (800.267.3837) or visit choicehotels.ca.

About MBNA Canada Bank

MBNA Canada Bank ("MBNA"), a Bank of America company, is the leading Canadian provider of co-brand and affinity credit card programs and is Canada's largest MasterCard credit card provider. MBNA is endorsed by nearly 900 Canadian member organizations, credit unions and financial institutions, sports associations and educational institutions. MBNA provides financial products and services throughout Canada from its headquarters in Ottawa and offices in Regina.

Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels Canada, Comfort, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, Ascend Collection and 800.4CHOICE are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International, Inc.

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