Aston Hotels and Resorts vs Courtyard By Marriott Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Aston Hotels and Resorts vs Courtyard By Marriott including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Aston Hotels and Resorts Franchise
Courtyard By Marriott Franchise
Investment $250,000 - $500,000$11,131,210 - $28,763,410
Franchise Fee N/A$50,000 - $90,000
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Aston Hotels and Resorts Franchise
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Company Overviews

About Aston Hotels and Resorts

Aston is a full-service, deluxe conference and resort hotel which focuses on the leisure and business traveler. Being well established in Hawaii and Asia Pacific, we are now quickly increasing our presence across Canada.


About Courtyard By Marriott

Moderately priced lodging brand "Designed by business travelers for business travelers."This lodging brand has recently increased its number of downtown locations, often through conversions of historical buildings *Features include: - 80 to 150 guest rooms - High-speed Internet access - Restaurant, lounge - Meeting space - Central courtyard - Exercise room - Swimming pool - 24-hour access to food

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed prototypical Courtyard by Marriott hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $11,131,210 to $23,540,410 for an 80 to 110-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel to $14,956,610 to $28,763,410 for a 120 to 150-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel. This includes approximately $179,300 to $229,300 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.