ENN Equity Inns

Equity Inns, Inc. (NYSE: ENN), the third largest hotel real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced the completion of the purchase of the 246-suite Embassy Suites/International Drive in Orlando. The Hilton branded hotel is located approximately one mile north of the Orlando Convention Center, which just completed a 1.5 million square foot addition. The hotel recently completed a significant renovation of its public areas and guestrooms. Equity Inns expects to invest additional capital to complete new Embassy brand upgrades. This is the first Embassy Suites brand hotel purchased by the Company. About Equity Inns Equity Inns, Inc. is a self-advised REIT that focuses on the upscale extended stay, all-suite and midscale limited-service segments of the hotel industry. The Company, which ranks as the third largest hotel REIT based on number of hotels, currently owns 126 hotels with 15,091 rooms located in 36 states. For more information about Equity Inns, visit the Company's Web site at www.equityinns.com.