Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the signing of two County Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM hotels in the United States. The first property, the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Cookeville, Tenn., will open Dec. 31, 2013. The second hotel, the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Bryant, Ark., is scheduled to open at the end of 2014.  

“We are very excited about these additions to our portfolio as we grow the brand in the southern region of the U.S.,” said Scott Meyer, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “Continued growth in the South is a key piece of our aggressive growth and development strategy for 2014.”  

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Cookeville, Tenn., will offer 99 guest rooms and suites. Located just outside of Little Rock, Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Bryant, Ark., will offer 63 guest rooms and suites. Both hotels will feature free, high-speed Internet access; complimentary weekday newspaper; and the brand’s signature, hot, Be Our Guest breakfast served daily on classic diningware.