Wellesley Inns & Suites Offers AAA Summer Sizzle Sale

    FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 3 In an effort to expand its leisure
travel share, Wellesley Inns & Suites is offering all AAA members a 25 percent
discount off published rates, effective July 1 through September 30, 2001.
    The special promotional rate will be available at all 70 Wellesley Inns &
Suites nationwide by calling the hotels directly, or through the chain's
central reservations number, 1-800-444-8888.  The offer will be promoted to
all 1,100 AAA offices and 6,000 AAA travel agents throughout the US via
regular email postings, notifications on the global distribution system and in
AAA's internal newsletter.
    "Our recently launched national radio campaign has increased brand
awareness and we want to take this opportunity to build on that momentum,"
noted Wellesley Vice President of Sales & Marketing Jack McHugh.  "Working
with AAA will help provide exposure to a huge group of leisure travelers."
    Wellesley Inns & Suites is a limited-service hotel chain serving both
transient and extended-stay travelers seeking high levels of service and
amenities at affordable prices.  All Wellesley Inns & Suites feature expanded
complimentary continental breakfast, in-room coffee makers, free USA Today and
spacious guest rooms.  Many properties also offer suites with fully equipped
kitchens and separate living, dining and cooking areas, and the majority of
hotels feature an indoor or outdoor pool, guest laundry facilities and
exercise rooms.  There are currently 70 Wellesley Inns & Suites in 21 states,
with several others under development.  Reservations can be made through the
toll-free number, 1-800-444-8888 or via the web site:
http://www.wellesleyinnandsuites.com.  Wellesley Inns & Suites is as
proprietary brand of Prime Hospitality Corp. a Fairfield, N.J.
based hotel owner, operator and franchisor of nearly 240 hotels nationwide.