Hotel Openings: Holiday Inn Express, Newport Beach The new Holiday Inn Express, located on Mariner's Mile in Newport Beach, California, celebrated their Grand Opening on February 4, 2004. The hotel is located within minutes of Newport and Balboa Island beaches, across from Newport Beach Harbor, two miles from Fashion Island, and walking distance from restaurants, quaint shops and boutiques. Come and enjoy our brand new, beautifully decorated guestrooms, fitness center, meeting room, complimentary parking, heated pool and spa, and complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar. Hotel Conversions: Hampton Inn and Suites, San Clemente The new Hampton Inn & Suites, formerly Quality Suites Hotel, is scheduled to open on April 30, 2004. The new Hampton Inn & Suites is centrally located in San Clemente, only minutes to the beach, Camp Pendelton and San Clemente Pier. All suites feature a living room and private bedroom, most with private balcony and either Ocean or Golf Course views. In suite amenities include refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, high-speed Internet access, and hairdryer. Jacuzzi® suites are available. The hotel also offers a complimentary HOT breakfast buffet, heated pool, spa, fitness center, and business center. “Strive to be the best, no matter what you do.”