(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 16, 2001 ) EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The seventh Michigan Candlewood Suites opens today on the campus of Michigan State University (MSU). The newly constructed hotel is part of the University Park Complex, which serves business professionals and others continuing their education. Located at 3545 Forest Road, the hotel attaches to the ExecutiveDevelopment Center (EDC) now under development. It is also conveniently located across from University Research Park (a separate office facility), which is adjacent to the existing University Club facility. The Candlewood Suites - East Lansing at MSU is less than 10 miles from Capital City Airport. It also is near corporate headquarters for Jackson National Life, and near offices for Delta Dental and General Motors. Downtown Lansing and the Michigan State Capitol building are five miles away.Restaurants are within a short drive. The new hotel is located on the Forest Akers Golf Course, offering business travelers recreation when taking a break from work. Many of the rooms overlook the golf course. Candlewood Suites East Lansing is offering special rates during its first two months. Candlewood always offers value-based rates, with discounts for longer stays. "Our unique location makes us an excellent lodging choice for thoseconducting business on or near campus," says Gary Misczak, hotel general manager. "Our team is committed to providing our guests with exceptional value, as well." Candlewood Suites offers larger-than-average guest suites, which are loaded with amenities and perfectly suited for business travelers. The new hotel features 128 suites: 104 studios and 24 one-bedrooms. Each suite includes a complete kitchen, oversized recliner, 25-inch television, large business desk, adjustable executive chair and two phone lines including data port. Amenities include free local phone calls and incoming faxes, free laundry facilities, low-cost long distance, 25-cent soft drinks, free video and CD checkouts and an upscale exercise room. Food items, snacks and sundries are available 24-hours-a-day at grocery store prices from the honor-based Candlewood Cupboard pantry. Candlewood Suites East Lansing will be managed by Candlewood Hotel Co. and is a joint venture with Vista Hotel Co. Vista is also developing the EDC. Candlewood Hotel Co. (Nasdaq: CNDL) owns, operates and franchisesCandlewood Suites; and operates and franchises Cambridge Suites. Bothconcepts serve travelers on short- or long-term stays. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jack DeBoer founded Candlewood Suites in 1995 and Cambridge Suites in 1998. DeBoer previously founded Residence Inn and co-founded Summerfield Suites. He is the creator of the extended stay concept. There are currently 93 Candlewood Suites open coast-to-coast, with more under construction. For corporate travel or reservations call Ryan Stewart, director of sales, at 517-351-8181.CONTACT: Carolyn Russell of C. Russell & Company Public Relations, 316-636-2224; candlewood@russcom.com , for Candlewood Hotel Co./ Web site: http://www.candlewoodsuites.com /

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