Chanhassen, MN (February 8, 2005) - AmericInn International, LLC announces a transfer of ownership for the AmericInn of Marshalltown, Iowa.  Joining the AmericInn franchise system, Lelu Lodging, LLC obtained ownership of the Motel & Suites on January 1, 2005. 

Located at 115 Iowa Avenue West in Marshalltown, the 49-room upscale limited service lodging facility first opened for business in July of 1997.  The new ownership group, management and staff look forward to providing the Marshalltown community and traveling guests with quality lodging and Quiet Nights, Rest Assured.

The AmericInn of Marshalltown offers guests a unique lodging experience with all the charm and comforts of home.  Complete with high-speed internet access in every room and near future plans to implement wireless internet, guests may choose from a wide variety of oversized guest rooms and specialty suites including extended stay, whirlpool and fireplace accommodations. 

 The Motel & Suites includes a business center and meeting room equipped with a full array of business support amenities.  The indoor recreation area caters to all age groups with an expanded pool and whirlpool all under a vaulted wood beam ceiling.  A two-story lobby highlighting the cozy fireside conversation area and the enhanced continental breakfast offered daily, are just a few of the first-rate amenities consistently found at AmericInn. 

AmericInn is proud to provide guests with a home away from home atmosphere and those ‘something extras' that makes every stay an enjoyable one.  "The decision to purchase the AmericInn of Marshalltown was an easy one," said James and Pamela Rogers, the new owners of the AmericInn. 

 "We recognized the Motel & Suites as a tremendous opportunity with great potential for success.  I'm confident that the management and staff of the Marshalltown AmericInn will not only meet, but exceed guest expectations by providing upscale amenities, consistent services and a quality product."

The AmericInn Lodging System is successfully expanding across the country because of AmericInn^'s ability to deliver upscale lodging at reasonable prices in local communities like Marshalltown.  AmericInn properties are popular with today's business and leisure travelers because of spacious, well-appointed public areas and guest rooms, with unique masonry room construction for a quiet night's sleep.

About AmericInn...
AmericInn is one of the fastest growing upscale limited service lodging chains in the United States with 220 locations currently open or under development. Competing across the luxury-economy and mid-market segments, the success and savvy growth is due to the unique AmericInn product and market niche founded on the integrity of consistent, quiet and solid masonry construction. 

AmericInn is dedicated to the concept of growing a dynamic franchise lodging system designed to maximize the success of each franchisee while exceeding guest expectations by providing Quiet Nights, Rest Assured.  . 

The AmericInn Lodging System is franchised by AmericInn International, LLC, a Minnesota based company with headquarters in Chanhassen, MN.  For franchise development information, contact Jon Kennedy, Senior Vice-President of Marketing and Franchise Development at 952-294-5000