March 18, 2003

Drury Ranks #1 Mid-Price Hotels

St. Louis, Missouri. March 18, 2003. Drury Hotels have been rated #1 in customer satisfaction for the fifth consecutive quarter among mid-priced hotels. The independent survey was conducted by Market Metrix Hotel Index and included over 30,000 travelers.

The Market Metrix Hotel Index is the largest and most in-depth independent measure of hotel performance based on guest evaluations. Each quarter 30,000 interviews are conducted with members of the National Consumer Opinion Panel about their recent hotel stays. The customer satisfaction score is the average score of 13 product and service questions, which include room cleanliness, friendliness of staff, and value for the price. The results provide evaluations from all 50 states for all major hotel brands, including all segments from luxury to economy (more than 133 hotel brands).

“Drury Hotels takes pride in offering more for your dollar with many free amenities like QUIKSTARTâ breakfast, high-speed internet access in every room, evening beverages, local phone calls, and much more. In celebration of our continued high rankings with Market Metrix, we are now offering ‘EXTRA’ great rates starting at $49.99 through June 15, 2003", said Brian Collins, Regional Manager for Drury Hotels of Houston, Texas.

Drury Inns, Inc. is a family-owned and operated system of hotels with more than 100 hotels in 17 states from Colorado to North Carolina and from Texas to Michigan. Brands include Drury Inn, Drury Inn & Suites, Drury Suites, Pear Tree Inn by Drury, as well as other hotels in the premium, mid-priced segment.

For a complete listing of all Drury Hotels or for toll-free reservations, visit Drury’s website at www.druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN.