Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness facility and a complimentary continental breakfast. Each room features a refrigerator and microwave. For the business traveler, the hotel offers a business center and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access.

"We are proud to welcome the Best Western Winder Hotel to our chain," said Mark Williams, vice president, North American development for Best Western International. "This attractive hotel will provide travelers a lodging option of unparalleled quality and value when visiting the Winder area."

Located in Barrow County, the hotel is near a variety of attractions such as the Fort Yargo State Park where guests can enjoy outdoor activities such as skating and camping. The hotel is conveniently located near the Road Atlanta Race Track and Barrow Community Hospital. The University of Georgia is also just a short distance from the property making it a popular lodging choice for those visiting the campus.

Rates start at $79.95 per night. Travelers can contact the property directly for special packages.

Guests can also enroll in Gold Crown Club International, Best Western's free rewards program. Members can earn points towards an extensive offering of product and service awards -- including free room nights, dining, shopping and entertainment gift certificates, and airline miles. Best Western's rewards program is one of the industry's most generous travel loyalty programs, and one of few that allows rewards to be redeemed internationally.

Reservations may be booked by calling Best Western International's 24-hour, toll-free reservations number at (800) WESTERN. Reservations are also available from Best Western International's Web site at www.bestwestern.com .

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. An industry pioneer since 1946, Best Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts 400,000* worldwide guests each night. Best Western's diverse property portfolio, its greatest strength, stems from a business model designed to give owners maximum flexibility to address market-specific needs. Equally committed to the business and leisure traveler, Best Western recently embarked on a five-year mission to lead the hotel industry in customer care. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com .

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate. .

Abby Salman/ Public Relations Specialist/ Best Western International/ The World's Largest Hotel Chain/ 602.957.5589 (telephone)/ 602.460.5585 (mobile)/ 602.957.5641 (fax)