TownePlace Suites vs The Luxury Collection 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.

The franchisee will establish and operate a full-service hotel that will be designated

as a member of “The Luxury Collection.”

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed The Luxury Collection hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $138,156,490 to $214,086,490 for a 250-guestroom hotel. This includes approximately $368,500 to $499,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.