Starwood Hotels & Resorts vs Hotel RL Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
Investment $5,000,000$1,335,000 - $36,191,500
Franchise Fee N/A$40,000 - $75,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -3.5%
Year Founded 19982005
Year Franchised 19982005
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,270 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences under the renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Tribute Portfolio™, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, Element®, along with an expanded partnership with Design Hotels™. The Company also boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®).

About Hotel RL

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Hotel RL is an experience of all things authentic, creative and curious. Offering a taste of the local scene in a laid-back environment, we invite open-minded travelers to work, play and pursue their passions freely. Made for explorers and curious minds, Hotel RL captures the spirit of adventure and creativity within comfortable and modern conveniences designed for a new generation of traveler, complete with exciting lobbies, free Wi-Fi, trained Victrola Coffee baristas, performance spaces, and more surprises along the way.   Stay Curious.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a 150-room Hotel RL Hotel with a minimal food and beverage offering is estimated to range between $27,849,250 to $36,191,500 for new development and $1,335,000 to $4,001,500 for conversion hotels. These amounts include $90,500 to $111,000 that must be paid to the franchisor. These amounts do not include the cost of purchasing or leasing land or any real estate taxes.