Days Inn
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Days Inn is a hotel chain headquartered in the United States. It is now a part of the Wyndham Hotel Group, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, which was formerly a part of Cendant. Founded in 1970, it strives to offer The Best Value Under the Sun (SM)[1]
Days Inn worldwide locations include:
- Argentina
- Canada
- People's Republic of China
- Egypt
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jordan
- Mexico
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- United States of America, including Puerto Rico
- Uruguay
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Days Inn was founded in 1970 on Tybee Island, Georgia by the late Cecil B. Day, a real estate developer who later achieved note as a prominent Christian philanthropist. This first Days Inn has been purchased and renamed. Two of Day's sons have pursued careers in politics. Clint Day served as a member of the Georgia State Senate and ran unsuccessfully for Lieutenant Governor. Burke Day, a Tybee Island author who wrote a biography of his father, serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
The original name of the chain was 8 Days Inn with a large number "8" in the sunburst area of the marquee sign. Through the 1970's hotel guests could take home the Bible from their guest rooms for free.
During the chain's early years, many Days Inns featured Tasty World Restaurants and Gift Shops, along with on-site gasoline pumps to sell unbranded fuel to motel guests at lower prices than nearby Texaco or Exxon stations. During the first energy crisis of 1973-74 when gasoline rationing was prevalent in many areas of the U.S., Days Inn guests could not only reserve lodging but also a few gallons of gasoline for their vehicles upon checking in.[citation needed]
One of the first successful hotel brands, Days Inns of America Inc. began franchising hotels in 1972 and within eight years created a system of more than 300 hotels in the United States and Canada. There are now more than 1900 Days Inn hotels worldwide, serving millions of guests each year. Competitors include Sleep Inn, Microtel, and Red Roof Inn for limited-service properties; Red Carpet Inn/Suites for certain full-service properties. Though its sister brand, Travelodge, also fits into this segment, it is primarily geared more toward active, outdoor, or adventure-oriented families. Days Inn is the mainstream brand, offering something for everyone.
The hotel brands of Days Inn include: [2]
- Days Inn - the most common variety, found around the world. May be either full or limited-service.
- Days Hotel - the full-service variant found in high-traffic and large cities.
- Days Suites - an all-suites variant; can be either full or limited-service.
- Days Inn & Suites - deluxe accommodations consisting of rooms mixed with suites; may be either full or limited-service.
- Daystop, a budget chain common in the 1970's and 80's; now discontinued
- Days Lodge, a rare variant found formerly in resort and high-traffic locations; now discontinued.
The brand is now owned by Wyndham Worldwide and is in the process of a major upgrade, offering free amenities such as a Daybreak Breakfast and High Speed Internet. Business travelers may upgrade to rooms titled Days Business Place, with a large workdesk, ports for modems and high-speed Internet, and a larger workspace. It's also a member of TripRewards, the world's largest hotel rewards program.[citation needed]
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