John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. and Courtyard by Marriott Junction City Celebrate Grand Opening

Business Wire, Dec 1, 2004

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. & JUNCTION CITY, Kan. -- Property Meets Needs of Community With Connection to new Geary County Convention Center

Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. (AMEX:JQH) recently celebrated the grand opening of the new $10.7 million Courtyard(R) by Marriott(R) hotel and adjoining convention center in Junction City, Kan. The three-story, 119-room Courtyard by Marriott Junction City is owned by Mr. John Q. Hammons, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. The property, along with the 12,000-square-foot Geary County Convention Center, offers a combined 16,000 square feet of meeting space and is managed by John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc., the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites.

Strategically located on Hammons Drive, the Courtyard by Marriott Junction City is conveniently situated off of I-70 and minutes away from Kansas State University and Fort Riley. The hotel is the third John Q. Hammons property in Kansas.

"Junction City's emphasis on maintaining its natural environment and foundation, combined with its close proximity to major cities and area attractions, make it a strategic location for a convention hotel," said Mr. Hammons. "I have been impressed by the support and anticipation of the local community surrounding the development of this property and we are delighted to provide the community with a property that is certain to spark phenomenal economic growth for the city."

About Junction City

Located in the Flint Hills of Kansas, Junction City offers travelers an abundance of nearby entertainment attractions, including golf, jet skiing, water-skiing and fishing at Milford Lake, hiking at Konza Prairie, and horseback riding at the Riverwalk Trail. Perfect for wildlife watching, the area is home to one of the largest wetland areas and off-road vehicle access in the state and is rated as one of the top five public Whitetail Deer Hunting locations in the nation.

Property Information

With hotel accommodations for groups of 10 to 800, and centrally located near all major cities within the surrounding states, the Courtyard by Marriott Junction City provides a convenient lodging and meeting destination for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features an exceptional variety of amenities for its guests, including six two-room suites, seven meeting rooms, a health and fitness center, an indoor pool and whirlpool. Each of its 119 spacious guest rooms provides a comfortable sitting area, large work desk, free high speed Internet, two phones with data ports and in-room coffee. In addition, guests can request the "Breakfast Lover's" package, which includes a room and breakfast for two.

To make a hotel reservation or to book a group function, call 1-785-210-1500, contact your travel agent or visit the hotel's Web site at www.marriott.com. The hotel also can be booked under the following GDS codes: Amadeus MHKCYC, Sabre 5894, Apollo 72051, and Worldspan MHKCY.

About John Q. Hammons Hotels

Publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX:JQH), Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. is the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites, including: Embassy Suites Hotels, Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott brands. With 58 hotels strategically located near demand generators, such as state capitals, universities, airports, corporate headquarters or office parks in secondary and tertiary markets, John Q. Hammons Hotels' properties are dominant in their markets. The company's focus is capitalizing on positive operating fundamentals in the upscale, full-service sector, converting existing hotels to franchise brands and selling mature assets, while reinvesting the proceeds and reducing debt. Over the course of his impressive career in the hotel business, Mr. Hammons has developed 157 hotels.

For more information about John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. please visit the company's Web site at www.jqhhotels.com.

Editor's Note: Artwork of the Courtyard by Marriott Junction City is available on request.