EXHIBIT 99


                          CHARTWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           SIGNS LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH RAIL WASTE HOLDINGS, LLC


     Charleston,  WV - April 20, 2005-  Chartwell  International,  Inc.  (OTCBB:
CWII)  ("Chartwell")  announced  today  that  it has  signed  a firm  letter  of
understanding  with Rail Waste  Holdings,  LLC  ("RWH"),  pursuant  to which the
parties  agreed to engage in merger  negotiations.  The Letter of  Understanding
proposes  that  Chartwell  effects  a tax free  merger by  acquiring  all of the
outstanding  membership  interests of RWH in exchange for the issuance of shares
of common stock of  Chartwell.  The  completion of the proposed  transaction  is
subject to  satisfactory  due diligence by  Chartwell;  the securing of required
capital  by  Chartwell  to  execute  the  contemplated   merger  plan  including
operational  cash for RWH;  the  completion  of a reverse  split of the existing
shares of Chartwell's  common stock; the negotiation,  execution and delivery of
definitive  agreements  for  the  proposed  transaction;   and  other  customary
conditions.

     RWH's  CEO,  Andrew  Kaufman  commented:  "The  waste  industry  is  at  an
inflection  point  that has  created  an  enormous  opportunity  for  rail-based
transportation  and logistics  services." RWH is an operating  company with four
business divisions:  E-Rail Logistics,  Ohio Rail Services, RW Recycling, and RW
Equipment  Sales.  These business units are interrelated and enable RWH to offer
fully  integrated  waste  disposal  solutions to a wide array of customers.  The
proposed  merger  with  Chartwell  will  facilitate  execution  of our  business
strategy.

     Chartwell  International,  Inc. is a holding company focused on the natural
resources and environmental industries,  including related infrastructures,  and
evaluates   opportunities   for  expansion  within  those   industries   through
acquisition  or  other  strategic  relationships  that  focus  on  waste by rail
services, logistics,  equipment,  transportation and disposal options, including
landfill management.

     NOTE:   The   foregoing  is  news   relating  to  Chartwell   and  contains
forward-looking  statements,   which  are  made  pursuant  to  the  safe  harbor
provisions  of  the  Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act of  1995.  The
forward-looking  statements  involve  risks and  uncertainties  that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the  forward-looking  statements.  When
used in this release,  the words "anticipate,"  "believe,"  "estimate," "expect"
and  similar  expressions  as they relate to  Chartwell  or its  management  are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  There can be no assurance
that the  Proposed  Transaction  will be  completed  as  proposed  or at all. In
addition,  Chartwell 's actual results, performance or achievements could differ
materially  from the results  expressed in, or implied by these  forward-looking
statements. For more detailed information the reader is referred to Chartwell 's
10-K and  other  related  documents  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange
Commission.  This  does not  constitute  an offer to buy or sell  securities  by
Chartwell and is meant purely for informational purposes.

                       For additional information contact:
                          Imre Eszenyi, Vice President
                          Chartwell International, Inc.
                          1124 Smith Street, Suite 304
                              Charleston, WV 25301
                                 (304) 345-8700