GUESTHOUSE vs Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Franchise Comparison

GuestHouse International Inns Hotels and Suites evolved from the first GuestHouse Inn & Suites in Little Rock AR in 1987 to become a leading mid-market brand with 70+ properties across America and China. GuestHouse International's most popular standard amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, freshly baked Belgian waffles, 25" remote-controlled TV's with free sports, movie and all news channels, data ports, In-room coffeemakers, free parking, and high speed internet access. The GuestHouse International franchise support system is one of the best in the industry. Franchise Service Managers provide support from initial opening to front desk training to outside sales assistance. Our Brand Assurance team helps property managers maintain the highest possible standards to ensure guest satisfaction and increase success. InnLink Central Reservation Systems (located in GuestHouse Int'l corporate headquarters) delivers GDS, voice and branded reservation services at www.guesthouseintl.com. Guest House International franchise agreements reward success and a true working relationship between owner and franchisor. In December 2006, GuestHouse International was purchased by Settle Inn LLC. In 2005 Settle Inn LLC, working with the AAFD, developed a franchise agreement that has been awarded the most franchise friendly contract in the lodging industry. As with Settle Inn LLC, GuestHouse International is committed to delivering exceptional service to our franchisees.

The total investment necessary to convert an existing hotel into a 70-room GuestHouse Extended Stay Hotel is $118,000 to $1,918,500. This estimate includes $21,000 to $22,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.

The total investment necessary for a newly constructed 70-room GuestHouse Extended Stay Hotel is $3,765,500 to $7,369,000, excluding the cost of purchasing or leasing land or any real estate taxes. This estimate includes $21,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.

That’s why FORTUNE magazine has put  Kimpton on its “Best Companies To Work For” list nine times. It’s why we score 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index every year. Our guests feel it too - it’s why we’re consistently ranked as a best-loved hospitality company. Our thriving company culture, numerous hospitality career tracks, and rich benefits and perks also make us one of the best places to work. We take care of all of our people with great benefits, like paid time off; medical, dental, and vision plans; life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; 6 weeks paid paternity/maternity leave; back-up child and elder care; robust professional and personal development through our own  Kimpton University; and employee discounts at our 60+ hotels nationwide.

Plus, we throw in some extra Kimpton-style perks, like wellness programs and, of course, pet insurance. We’re a best place to work because we’re driven by our passion for unscripted, heartfelt care. From the first whirl of a hula hoop at your employee orientation (yes, it happens) to every  Kimpton Moment thereafter, you’re going to love it here as much as our guests do.