Staybridge Suites
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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 more than 180 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."
2009 Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study. 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.
InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group plc is a global hotels company headquartered in Denham, United Kingdom. It is the largest hotels company in the world measured by rooms , and has over 4,500 hotels across over 100 countries...
(IHG). The brand targets extended-stay and corporate travelers. There are more than 180 Staybridge Suites hotels open in the United States, Britain, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. The chain competes with Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton is an American chain of all-suite residential-style hotels managed by the Hilton Worldwide. As of April 2011, the chain consists of 306 hotels and another 75 under development...
, and Hyatt's Summerfield Suites
Summerfield Suites
Summerfield Suites is an extended stay hotel chain. It is owned by Hyatt Hotels Corporation.In June 2005 the Blackstone Group acquired Wyndham International for $3.2 billion. Summerfield Suites, Wyndham’s extended-stay offering, was included in the deal...
in the upscale segment of the extended-stay lodging market. In its early days, the chain was branded as "Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn."
Characteristics
Staybridge Suites hotels feature residential-style surroundings and services, including their "Great Room" lobby. Properties in the franchise are entirely apartment-style suites with kitchens. Amenities offered by Staybridge Suites include complimentary hot breakfast, evening receptions, 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.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. The brand currently has 20,329 rooms, 184 hotels, and another 115 hotels are expected.Awards
In August 2009, Staybridge Suites was ranked highest in the extended-stay segment according to the J.D. Power and AssociatesJ.D. Power and Associates
J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services firm founded in 1968 by James David Power III. The firm conducts surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality, and buyer behavior for industries ranging from cars to marketing and advertising firms. The firm is best known for...
2009 Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study. 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.