Monday, August 12, 2024 Choice Hotels International , Inc. (NYSE: CHH), a leader in the extended stay industry, proudly announces that WoodSpring Suites has been named the #1 economy extended stay brand by the 2024 J.D.
Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Survey Report. For the third consecutive year, WoodSpring Suites has earned this top honor, having previously been recognized as the #1 economy extended stay brand in 2023 and the #1 overall economy hotel brand in 2022. As a brand known for its new-construction properties, WoodSpring Suites provides longer-term guests with a welcoming atmosphere and spacious, well-designed suites featuring in-room kitchens, all at affordable weekly and monthly rates.
“Choice Hotels is leading the way in the fast-growing extended stay segment, and this recognition, for a third consecutive year, demonstrates our positive preeminent position in the category led by our flagship brand, WoodSpring Suites. We’re extremely proud to share this honor with our development and franchisee operators that continue to deliver a consistent, best-in-class guest experience and performance,” said Matt McElhare , Choice’s vice president and lead for extended stay brands. “With record growth in 2023 and 2024 and an award-winning guest experience, Choice continues to be a leader in extended stay.
” With 246 locations already operational across the U.S. and an additional 264 in the pipeline as of the close of Q2 2024, WoodSpring stands as one of Choice’s four extended stay brands, alongside Everhome Suites, MainStay Suites, and Suburban Studios.
As a prominent player in this competitive sector, Choice is on track to open its 500th extended stay hotel later this year. The J.D.
Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, now in its 28th year, assesses overall customer satisfaction by evaluating six key factors: communications and connectivity, food and beverage, guest room quality, hotel amenities, staff service, and overall value for price. The 2024 study evaluates the performance of 103 brands across nine market segments, drawing on feedback from 39,468 branded hotel guests who stayed between May 2023 and May 2024..
