Glen Rose, TX - June 22, 2006 - The Dinosaur Valley Inn and Suites (www.dinosaurvalleyinn.com) is a shining example of the new Best Western hotels being built throughout the nation. The hotel offers not only a great place to stay, but also a great place to enjoy.Located about 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth, TX in the rural town of Glen Rose (2004 Dream Town USA), the Dinosaur Valley Inn and Suites plays up the dinosaur theme which makes the town famous, while mirroring the laid back country attitude of the community. Upon first look at the hotel from Hwy 67, passers by are drawn to the "hill country style" design.

With its rock facades, wrap around porch and metal roof, the 54-room hotel has an obvious country inn appeal. The lobby continues the country theme by featuring stained wood paneled walls, pillars and railings. The oversized leather and animal print furniture also creates a comfortable and inviting sitting area in the lobby. The décor present in the lobby and throughout the hotel reflect the heritage and history of Glen Rose. The dinosaur fossil and artifact exhibits and dinosaur art gallery are tributes to the town's notoriety as the "Dinosaur Capitol of Texas". Recently, famed western artist Stylle Read painted three murals on the interior walls of the hotel. Each mural, while different, offers a glimpse into the rich history of Glen Rose and is an obvious source of conversation. Children staying at the hotel are also invited to leave their artistic mark. Coloring booklets are made available at no charge. Children are urged to submit their colorings for addition to the children's art wall in the snack area.

Another area where the hotel distinguishes itself from most is its outdoors amenities. In the summer months the hotel's pool area is teeming with guests. The area features a 15-person hot tub and kiddie pool, both covered by a wooden pergola that is lined with cool fog misters to keep the temperature pleasant and to keep direct sunlight off the children. Also in the pool area is a large adult sized swimming pool that is surrounded by BBQ grills for the guests use. The pool is heated, making it available to guests year around. Both pool and spa areas are surrounded by coolcrete flooring, making barefoot walking in summer easier.

One last feature that is highly unique is the relaxing water garden. This outdoor oasis is stocked with Japanese Koi fish and is complete with a trickling waterfall and various types of aquatic plants like blooming water lilies, providing a perfect place for evening relaxation.Back inside, guests are treated to 24-hour beverage service for juices, tea and coffee. Every evening, complimentary snacks are made available consisting of navy beans and ham, red beans and rice, nachos with chili and popcorn. But probably the most special part of a stay at this hotel is its complimentary breakfast, or as the hotel calls it "Texas-sized deluxe continental breakfast". This breakfast buffet is full of traditional favorites like biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles, oatmeal, cereal, French toast, fresh fruit, juices, coffee and cappuccino, with special "to-go" breakfasts available for guests unable to stay for normal breakfast hours. The rooms themselves are also a cut above the normal.

Each room is tastefully appointed with rustic country themed furnishings and amenities like a refrigerator, shoe polisher, iron, hair dryer, microwave, in-room coffee service and high speed Internet connection. A special in-room service, unique to the hotel, is the live audio/video feed from the Somervell County Expo center located across the parking lot. Guests can keep a constant watch on live activites taking place at the Expo Center, which proves invaluable for those guests participating in events next door.

Throughout it's nearly 6 years in existence, the Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn and Suites has not become complacent about its success and always keeps the guests in mind. The constant attention to detail and hospitable staff has garnered the hotel several awards including 2 Best of the Best Awards from Best Western International (most recently in October 2005), placing it in the top 1% of all Best Western hotels. They have also received several Chairman's Awards, which are given when a hotel receives a perfect score on their semi-annual quality assurance evaluation. The hotel earned another one of these awards in February of this year. Additionally, the hotel has a 3 diamond rating from AAA and has earned respect on the Internet from top travel websites who have the hotel ranked as the #1 hotel in the area with numerous guest reviews justifying the ranking.

For more information visit www.dinosaurvalleyinn.com or call 1-800-280-2055.

Contact: Joe Leising, General Manager
Telephone: 1-800-280-2055
http://www.dinosaurvalleyinn.com
Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites
1311 Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose, Texas 76043