Prime Rewards Program Evolves Following Hyatt's Acquisition of AmeriSuites

Prime Rewards Program Evolves Following Hyatt's Acquisition of
AmeriSuites 


FAIRFIELD, N.J., Jan. 10  /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Hospitality LLC and Hyatt
Hotels & Resorts have announced the following changes to the Prime Rewards
customer loyalty program, with regards to Prime Hospitality's Wellesley hotels
and Prime Hotels & Resorts brands and Hyatt's newly acquired AmeriSuites
hotels:

   *  Through March 31, 2005, AmeriSuites, Wellesley hotels and Prime Hotels
      & Resorts will continue to award Prime Rewards member stays with
      points and miles according to the existing program guidelines.

   *  Beginning April 1, 2005, Prime Rewards members (including all
      Platinum, Gold and Silver members) will no longer be able to earn
      Prime Rewards points for free hotel night stays at any of the hotels
      named above.

   *  Beginning April 1, 2005, Prime Rewards members may continue to earn
      airline miles at Wellesley hotels and Prime Hotels and Resorts, to be
      applied to their choice of Prime Rewards' airline partners.  Members
      who have not selected an airline partner may do so online at
      http://www.prime-rewards.com/ or by calling Prime Rewards Customer
Service
      toll free at 800-982-6374.

   *  Current Prime Rewards members may continue to redeem points earned for
      hotel night stays at participating Wellesley hotels, Prime Hotels &
      Resorts and AmeriSuites until June 30, 2005.  Redemption stays must be
      completed by June 30, 2005.  All points earned for hotel night stays
      that are not used by June 30, 2005 will be forfeited.

   *  Beginning April 1, 2005 AmeriSuites will become part of Hyatt's Gold
      Passport program.  The details of the Gold Passport awards program at
      AmeriSuites hotels are still under development and more information
      will be communicated to Prime Rewards members in the near future.
      Hyatt will arrange for Prime Rewards members to enroll conveniently in
      the Hyatt Gold Passport program before April 1, 2005.

   *  Beginning July 1, 2005, Hyatt Gold Passport members will be able to
      redeem Hyatt Gold Passport points for free stays at AmeriSuites
      hotels.



All points accrual, redemption and related activities in the Prime Rewards and
Hyatt Gold Passport programs are subject to the policies of the respective
program(s), except as specified above.  For questions, call the toll free Prime
Rewards Customer Service hotline at 800-982-6374 or e-mail .

About Prime Hospitality -- Prime Hospitality LLC is a subsidiary of The
Blackstone Group.  One of the nation's premiere lodging companies, Prime owns,
manages, develops and franchises hotels throughout North America.  The Company
owns and operates two proprietary brands, PRIME Hotels & Resorts(R)
(full-service) and Wellesley hotels (limited service).  Also within Prime's
portfolio are owned and/or managed hotels operated under franchise agreements
with national hotel chains including Hilton, Sheraton, Hampton, and Holiday
Inn.  Prime can be accessed over the Internet at
http://www.primehospitality.com/. 

DATASOURCE: Prime Hospitality LLC



CONTACT:  Jeremy Zuck of Prime Hospitality LLC, [phone],





Web site:  http://www.primehospitality.com/ 



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