EXHIBIT 32.1


                        CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO
                 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
                  SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November __, 2003, by Arlington
Hospitality, Inc. fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the information contained in the Quarterly
Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and
results of operations of Arlington Hospitality, Inc.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to Arlington Hospitality, Inc. and will be retained by Arlington
Hospitality, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its
staff upon request.

                                             /s/ Jerry H. Herman
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                                             Name:    Jerry H. Herman
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                                             Title:   Chief Executive Officer
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November 14, 2003