Staybridge Suites
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| Type | Franchise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hotel |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Number of locations | 195+ hotels, 99 under development |
| Area served | United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe |
| Parent | InterContinental Hotels Group |
| Website | http://www.staybridge.com |
Staybridge Suites is an all-suite, residential-style brand of hotels within the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). The brand targets extended-stay and corporate travelers. There are almost 200 Staybridge Suites hotels open in the United States, Britain, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. The chain competes with Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Hyatt's Summerfield Suites in the upscale segment of the extended-stay lodging market. In its early days, the chain was branded as "Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn."
Staybridge Suites hotels feature residential-style surroundings and services, including their "Great Room" lobby. Hotels in the franchise feature all apartment-style suites with kitchens. Amenities offered by Staybridge Suites include complimentary hot breakfast daily, evening receptions midweek, fitness centers and recreational activities. The chain was also one of the first in the industry to provide complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel.[1]
History
The first Staybridge Suites opened in Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S. in 1998. In 2004, Staybridge Suites reached 75 hotels with addition of Eatontown, New Jersey. The brand reached this size faster than its competitors. [1]
Awards
In August 2009, Staybridge Suites was ranked highest in the extended-stay segment according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study.[2] In July 2009, Staybridge Suites was named Best in Customer Satisfaction by Market Metrix, LLC for superiority in customer satisfaction among all upscale hotel brands during the first quarter of 2009.[3] Recently, Business Travel News rated Staybridge Suites as the top upscale extended stay brand in their 2011 U.S. Hotel Chain Survey.[4]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 InterContinental Hotels Group PLC : Our brands - Staybridge Suites Hotels. Ihgplc.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-26.
- ↑ http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2009133
- ↑ Profit from feedback. Market Metrix. Retrieved on 2013-07-26.
- ↑ Baker, Michael B.. (2011-02-25) BTN's 2011 U.S. Hotel Chain Survey. Business Travel News. Retrieved on 2013-07-26.
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