Phoenix, Arizona (September 17, 2020) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) today announced the opening of SureStay Studio by Best Western Charlotte Executive Park, the first property to open as part of the company’s newest brand concept, SureStay Studio by Best Western. The hotel recently opened its doors to guests after completing a $1.8 million renovation. The hotel offers 116 suites along with the amenities today’s travelers expect from an extended-stay experience.
“SureStay Studio provides a premium-economy extended stay experience where value and quality meet the convenience of home,” comments Brad LeBlanc, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer of BWHR. “Charlotte is the ideal location for the first SureStay Studio property, offering easy access to uptown Charlotte, which is an important business hub as well as we an ideal leisure destination. We are thrilled to welcome this hotel to our portfolio as we continue to grow SureStay Hotel Group.”
SureStay Studio by Best Western Charlotte Executive Park provides travelers with the conveniences of home with the bonus of modern amenities. The hotel boasts an outdoor pool and hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness center, a basketball court, onsite guest laundry, complimentary hot breakfast and free WiFi throughout the hotel. Each extended-stay guest suite is fully equipped with all the essential home amenities, including full kitchens with a full-size fridge and stove. Business travelers can access the dedicated onsite business center which provides complimentary full-service amenities to keep guests connected.
“We are very excited to bring a much-needed extended stay hotel to Charlotte,” said Jim Oddo, ownership representative of SureStay Studio by Best Western Charlotte Executive Park and President of HMG Hospitality. “I am particularly proud to be part of SureStay Hotel Group, and to debut the first SureStay Studio property in the world. Our hotel brings a new lodging choice that offers modern convenience and is designed with home in mind. We look forward to welcoming guests with our exemplary service.”
SureStay Studio launched in October 2019 and already boasts a global pipeline of 28 hotels, offering both a prototype for new construction, and opportunities for conversion. Every SureStay Studio hotel is provided unparalleled systems and support and is on-boarded with access to BWHR’s award-winning website, global partnerships and sales team, and state-of-the-art revenue management system. Hotels also have access to a revenue manager to maximize revenue and reduce operating costs. SureStay Studio will benefit from BWHR’s reputation for providing superior guest service and will have access to the award-winning Best Western Rewards® program, which contributes nearly 50% of gross room revenue to hotels.
Launched in October 2016, SureStay Hotel Group is already celebrating more than 320 properties globally, making it one of the fastest growing brands in the hotel industry today. The brand is known as a trusted and respected lodging option among travelers, boasting an average TripAdvisor rating of close to 4. SureStay properties offer travelers consistent and quality levels of comfort, cleanliness, and a service guarantee, all at an affordable price. The brand has also garnered significant interest among developers in the premium-economy market because of its competitive fee structure and access to BWHR’s powerhouse brand.
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