TownePlace Suites vs Aloft hotels Franchise Comparison

TownePlace Suites: The Special Features of Our Extended Stay Hotels For your comfort Our extended stay hotel offers suites that are 25% larger than typical hotel rooms Luxury bedding - crisp linens, fluffier pillows, thicker mattresses Separate living and sleeping areas Three spacious floor plans: studio, 1- and 2-bedroom suites Electronic card-key locks Smoke detectors and sprinklers For your convenience Fully equipped kitchen including conventional full-size refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, oven, coffee maker, microwave, eating utensils, and dishwasher Adjoining studio suites available Suites designed for persons with disabilities available Sofa bed in some suites Separate telephone and data lines Iron and ironing board For your routines & relaxation Free high-speed Internet (in many hotels) Remote-controlled TV with premium channels, including HBO Exercise room & outdoor swimming pool

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed prototypical TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $9,180,100 to $19,898,300 for an 80 to 110-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel and from $13,127,900 to $25,635,600 for a 120 to 150-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel. This includes approximately $150,300 to $217,100 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.

Aloft Hotels caters to today’s modern traveler who craves jet-setting style and a vibrant social scene at an affordable price. Urban-inspired design, accessible technology and innovative programing centering on music and F&B make Aloft unique to the traditional hotel landscape.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed prototypical Aloft Hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $10,358,360 to $21,797,660 for an 80 to 110-guestroom Aloft Hotel to $13,906,160 to $26,620,860 for a 120 to 150-guestroom Aloft Hotel. This includes approximately $185,050 to $258,650 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.