AmeriHost Inn
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Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
s located in the United States
United States
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and Canada
Canada
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. The chain consisted of two-or-three story interior corridor buildings constructed based on the company's prototype designs. This usually meant a long, 2- or 3-story building with a gabled or sloped lobby and public area at one end. All properties featured indoor pools and consistent amenities, such as a deluxe continental breakfast, comparable quality rooms, and friendly service. This consistency was the chain's main selling point. Founded in 1989 by (now) Arlington Hospitality, the franchise rights were sold to Cendant Corporation at the end of the 1990s. Arlington continued to build and develop AmeriHost Inns using the prototype they originally created for the chain during this time. However, Cendant handed out AmeriHost franchises to existing properties that do not conform to the original prototype standards during the start of the millennium.
In 2006 Cendant (now Wyndham Worldwide
Wyndham Worldwide
Wyndham Worldwide is the holding company for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Group RCI and other lodging brands. It was spun off from Cendant Corporation in July 2006....
) announced that all Amerihost Inns would be rebranded as Baymont Inns
Baymont Inn & Suites
Baymont Inn & Suites is a hotel franchise owned by Wyndham Worldwide and based in the United States.The chain began as an idea by the current CEO of Marcus Corporation, Steven Marcus to create a limited-service, discount-priced motel chain. The first property, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, opened...
. That merger has taken place, and the Amerihost Inn name has been dropped by the company. The old Amerihost Inns web site automatically redirects you to
Baymont Inns
Baymont Inn & Suites
Baymont Inn & Suites is a hotel franchise owned by Wyndham Worldwide and based in the United States.The chain began as an idea by the current CEO of Marcus Corporation, Steven Marcus to create a limited-service, discount-priced motel chain. The first property, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, opened...
site.