Microtel Inns & Suites is the fastest growing hotel chain in the economy segment and has established a reputation for customer satisfaction in the minds of travel consumers around the country. For the sixth consecutive year, J.D. Power and Associates has ranked Microtel Inns & Suites 'Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Economy/Budget Hotel Chains' in its North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study^SM. The 2007 study, based on responses from 47,634 guests who stayed in a hotel between May 2006-June 2007, included 14 economy/budget hotel chains. Microtel is the only economy/budget hotel chain to receive the award six times.