The MainStay Suites brand is Choice's newest lodging concept: the industry's first franchised mid-market, extended-stay hotel with advanced technological design and residential amenities designed to serve professionals on extended assignments. 1998 HIGHLIGHTS: Launched in 1996, the MainStay Suites brand has more than quadrupled in size since year-end 1997, with 20 more hotels projected to open by year-end 1999 The Mariner kiosk, an automated check-in, check-out system that also offers concierge assistance, is available to guests 24 hours a day Many corporate travel offices have begun booking year-long stays at MainStay Suites hotels for employees on extended assignments

The MainStay Suites hotel of Lake Mary, Fla.   HOTELS ROOMS Open: 19 1,817 Under Development: 22 1,917 Total: 41 3,734