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NEW LUXURY RESORT HOTEL OPENS IN DENVER

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (July2, 1999) - Just in time for the peak summer vacation and convention season, the Omni Interlocken Resort, Denver-Boulder's newest luxury hotel, opened its doors to the public today. Located at U.S. 36 and the 96th St. interchange in the Denver-Boulder corridor, the Omni Interlocken Resort features unparalleled amenities and services and defines the best of the world-renowned Colorado lifestyle.

The $82.4 million resort showcases stunning views of the Rocky Mountains to the west and the high plains to the east. From the 5,000 square-foot atrium lobby tiled in natural Colorado slate and sandstone to the grand stone fireplace in the hotel's signature restaurant, Meritage, the Omni Interlocken Resort's warm, regional decor surrounds guests in casual elegance.

Each of the 390 guest rooms features luxurious sitting areas, custom bedding and furnishings, minibars, marble baths, guest robes, spectacular room views and in-room office areas complete with dual linesphones and state-of-the-art high-speed Internet lines. Attention to detail extends to the resort's dining establishments, as well. Guests can enjoy casual dining at Fairways, located in the golf course clubhouse, soak up the unique atmosphere of The Tap Room, the resort's pub-style restaurant or indulge in regional delicacies at Meritage, the hotel's signature restaurant specializing in wild game cuisine.

Rounding out the world-class amenities at the property is the 34,000 square feet of conference space including 10meeting rooms, seven conference rooms, two ballrooms and an executive boardroom. The Omni Interlocken Resort also features an on-site business center, audio and visual services, a full-service health club and spa, heated swimming pool and more than 20 miles of running, hiking, and biking trails. In addition, the luxury resort offers 24-hour room service, concierge service, airport shuttle, laundry and dry cleaning service.

A highlight of the resort's the 27-hole championship course for golf enthusiasts. With 300 days of sunshine a year, this $25 million course, scheduled to open September 1999, will include a driving range, multi-level putting greens, and a chipping area. The full-service clubhouse will offer acomplete selection of the latest equipment and apparel.

"This is a great day for Omni Hotels and for the Denver-Boulder community", said Richard Maxfield, general manager. "Finally, business and leisure travelers, as well as the local community have a full-service luxury property to serve their every need. From the resort's scenic surroundings to the traditional and unpretentious menu of Meritage, the state-of-the-art conference space and the high-speed Internet lines in every room, the OmniInterlocken Resort has the amenities today's guests demand."

Located within the Interlocken Business Park along the vibrant Denver-Boulder corridor, the Omni Interlocken Resort is just 20 minutes from downtown Denver, 10 minutes from downtown Boulder, and 35 minutes from Denver International Airport.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Omni Hotels is a privately owned company of 43 upscale and luxury hotels and resorts located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Omni Hotels offer lavish accommodations, modern amenities and four-diamond services ranging from gourmet dining to fitness facilities, tennis, golf, wine tastings, tours of local attractions, music festivals and children's activities. For more information on Omni Hotels call 1-800-THE-OMNI or visit the company Web site at http://www.omnihotels.com.

Contact:
Kim Clay
Omni Hotels
kclay@omnihotels.com

Adam Eichberg or Meghan Dougherty
InterMountain/RKH (303) 534-5409

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