AmeriSuites
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AmeriSuites Hotels was a hotel chain owned by Global Hyatt. It was originally founded by Mark Yale Harris. Harris began his successful career in the business world in 1972 as the cofounder of Red Roof Inns. This endeavor resulted in his first chain including over 300 hotels across the United States. Over a decade later, Harris founded AmeriSuites Hotels in 1991. AmeriSuites was an innovator in offering one of the first available affordable suite accommodations and grew to inhabit approximately 100 locations throughout the Unites States.
[edit] History
A summary of the history of AmeriSuites Hotels:
- 1991--AmeriSuites was founded by Mark Yale Harris
- 1998--Harris sold AmeriSuites to Blackstone
- 2001--Blackstone Real Estate Partners sold AmeriSuites to Hyatt
Global Hyatt Select Hotel Group is closing the AmeriSuites brand and creating a new brand named Hyatt Place. This process began in 2006 and they currently have 15 or more hotels open nationwide with 70+ to be completed by the end of 2007.
