Motel 6 Announces New Provider Relationship

AARP members receive exclusive room savings at all Motel 6 locations across the U.S. and Canada

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Sep 03, 2013, 08:00 ET

DALLAS, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Motel 6 announces a new relationship that entitles AARP members to receive an exclusive member discount on lodging at more than 1,100 Motel 6 locations throughout North America. Additionally, AARP members will receive complimentary Wi-Fi access upon request and free late check-out upon availability at all Motel 6 locations.

"We are proud to launch our provider relationship with Motel 6, allowing AARP members to travel even more affordably nationwide and in Canada," said Angela Jones, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Lifestyle, AARP Services, Inc. "We know that AARP members consistently cite travel as a top aspiration, and that they are always on the lookout for savings and value that Motel 6 delivers."

To reserve a room and activate their exclusive member discount, AARP members can log on to www.motel6.com and select the rate for AARP members during the booking process. Members can also use their discount when booking a room by phone via the Motel 6 designated reservation lines for AARP members: 1-855-M6-AARP0 for English and 1-855-M6-AARP1 for Spanish. Members must present a valid AARP membership card at check-in to receive their discount and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

"Whether it be a cross-country road trip or a short weekend getaway, AARP members love to travel, and we're delighted to help them vacation for less at our more than 1,100 locations," Jim Amorosia, President and CEO of Motel 6. "With a wealth of exclusive features and benefits, including free Wi-Fi, late checkout and a great discount, AARP members who stay at Motel 6 will be sure to have a pleasant and affordable trip."

Motel 6 offers a low price and great value without sacrificing comfort and is currently undergoing a chain-wide renovation program that brings a fresh, new design to guestrooms featuring wood-effect flooring, flat-screen TVs, a vibrant color scheme, and granite bathroom countertops. Standard amenities include free local phone calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee, Wi-Fi Internet access and an expanded cable channel line-up. All Motel 6 properties welcome pets, and most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities.

For more information, visit www.motel6.com.

About Motel 6
Motel 6 offers the lowest price of any national chain at more than 1,100 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada. For 26 years, Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We'll leave the light on for you^®," earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment. Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets since 1962. Standard amenities include free local phone calls, Wi-Fi Internet access, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee and expanded cable channel line-up. Most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities. For more information, visit www.motel6.com.

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Espanol, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity of AARP that is working to win back opportunity for struggling Americans 50+ by being a force for change on the most serious issues they face today: housing, hunger, income and isolation. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

About AARP Services, Inc.
Established in 1999, AARP Services, Inc. is a wholly owned taxable subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services, Inc. manages relationships with independent providers in the marketplace, selects products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name and helps more than 37 million AARP members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. Specific products include Medicare supplemental insurance; credit cards, auto and home, mobile home and motorcycle insurance, life insurance and annuities; member discounts on rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and lodging; special offers on technology and gifts; pharmacy services; legal services; and long term care insurance. AARP Services, Inc. also engages in new product development activities for AARP and provides certain consulting services to outside companies.

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