Rodeway Inns vs Aloft hotels Franchise Comparison

You’re all about the basics and you want the same in a hotel brand. The easy to operate, iconic Rodeway Inn is familiar to most travelers for its emphasis on value.

The total investment necessary to convert an existing hotel and begin operation of a 67-room Rodeway Inn hotel franchise is between $118,825-$572,495. This includes the following fees that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates as follows: an affiliation fee of $125 per room for new construction and $375 per room for transfers and renewals, $15,000 minimum; a property management system software license and systems training fee of between $5,250 and $9,250; and orientation and hospitality training fees of between $0 and $3,245 per person. These sums do not include the cost of any real estate taxes.

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.