EMBASSY SUITES HOT SPRINGS UP FRONT WITH OFFICE MANAGER

John Q. Hammons Hotels names Dustin R. Webber Front Office Manager for their newest property, Embassy Suites Hot Springs, scheduled to open November 18, 2003.

HOT SPRINGS, AR, September 29, 2003 - Dustin R. Weber has stepped forward as the new Front Office Manager for Embassy Suites Hot Springs, the newest John Q. Hammons property, scheduled to open November 18.

Weber began his hospitality career in St. Joseph, Missouri, at the Hampton Inn. Soon afterward, he was hired as Front Office Supervisor to help open a new 220-room Embassy Suites in Las Vegas, NV.

In 2000, Weber earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas before transferring to Kansas City, Missouri as the Front Office Supervisor for Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza. He held this position for only six months before being promoted to Front Office Manager.

Kurt Schatzl, General Manager for Embassy Suites Hot Springs credits Weber for his valuable combination of training and experience.

Mr. Webers service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve coupled with his Six Sigma management training makes him a unique asset to our management team."

Embassy Suites

The Hot Springs hotel comprises 250 suites plus an executive boardroom and three 1000-square-foot meeting rooms. The only John Q. Hammons property to feature an in-house day spa as well as fitness facilities and pools, the full-service hotel is located within walking distance of historic Bathhouse Row. Covered walkways provide easy access to the Hot Springs Convention Center and Summit Arena.

Company Information
Publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX:JQH - News), Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. is the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites, including: Embassy Suites Hotel, Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites brands. Hotels are located near state capitals, universities, airports, corporate headquarters or office parks in secondary and tertiary markets. The company focuses on the upscale, full-service sector, converting existing hotels to franchise brands and selling mature assets, while reinvesting the proceeds to reduce debt.