AUGUST 26, 2008. Accor North America, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, announces the opening of a new Studio 6 property in Beaumont, Texas. The property is located at 2660 I-10 East in Jefferson County off Interstate 10. The franchised property is owned and operated by Mukesh Bhakta, and Mukesh Bhakta has been named the new General Manager overseeing the property.

Studio 6 extended stay hotels offer the affordable comfort of furnished studios, low weekly rates and accommodating hotel amenities in the United States and Canada. Standard amenities include fully equipped kitchens with microwave, stovetop, coffee maker and refrigerator; voicemail, data ports and Wi-Fi; free local phone calls; guest laundry; and multi-channel TV with HBO, ESPN/ESPN2, CNN, Weather Channel, TBS, Discovery Channel and more. All Studio 6 properties welcome pets. For reservations or more information, visit www.staystudio6.com or call 1-888-897-0202.

The new Studio 6 is located at 2660 I-10 East, Beaumont, Texas 77701. For more information, contact Mukesh Bhakta, General Manager, at (409) 924-0571.

About Studio 6
Studio 6 extended stay hotels offer the affordable comfort of furnished studios, low weekly rates and accommodating hotel amenities. You will find Studio 6 locations in the United States and Canada Conveniently located in major business complexes, offering easy access to shopping and retail centers, entertainment areas, and restaurants.

About Accor North America
Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, Accor North America operates more than 950 upscale and economy properties including nationwide economy leaders Studio 6 and Motel 6 and the upper-upscale Sofitel and upscale Novotel hotel locations in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit HTUhttp://www.accor-na.com/UTH.