NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. broke ground on five Everhome Suites in Amarillo, Bastrop, Brownsville, El Paso, and Waco, Texas; and one groundbreaking in Yuma, Arizona.
“With over 60 Everhome Suites in our pipeline and six new groundbreakings across the Southwest, Choice continues to capture growing demand for extended stay properties in the region. Our leadership in extended stay is made possible by Choice’s expert team of dedicated professionals, in collaboration with our outstanding group of developers and franchisees like the HighSide Companies,” said Ron Burgett, senior vice president of franchise development for extended stay at Choice Hotels.
The Texas and Arizona hotels are being developed in conjunction with HighSide Companies. HighSide has eight projects under construction and plans to start construction on more Everhomes across multiple U.S. markets by the end of 2024.
“Choice has been a great partner, and we are big believers in the Everhome Suites brand. We are looking forward to adding these new properties in strategic markets to our expanding portfolio,” said Justin Roberts, CEO of HighSide Companies.
Launched in 2020 as a new construction, midscale, extended-stay offering, Everhome Suites is designed for guests to adapt their environment to the way they live and work during longer-term stays. The properties under construction include:
- Everhome Suites Amarillo will have 114 rooms. The hotel is anticipated to open in the first quarter of 2025.
- Everhome Suites Bastrop will have 114 rooms. The hotel is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025.
- Everhome Suites Brownsville will be a 122-room hotel. The hotel is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025.
- Everhome Suites El Paso will be a 122-room hotel. The hotel is projected to open in the first quarter of 2025.
- Everhome Suites Waco will be a 122-room property. The hotel is expected to open in December 2024.
- Everhome Suites Yuma will be a 122-room property. The hotel is anticipated to open in the first quarter of 2025.
These properties will have apartment-style rooms with areas that separate working from relaxing, as well as built-in ways for guests to customize the space. The hotel will offer:
- Kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, dishwashers, stovetops, microwaves, flatware, cookware, and counter space
- Spa-style bathrooms
- Closets and additional open and closed storage
- WiFi
- Pet-friendly options
- Weekly housekeeping
- Select number of premium one-bedroom suites that have in-room washers and dryers
- Multipurpose lobby areas
- Self-serve Homebase Market with food, beverages, and groceries
- Fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment
- Guest laundry facilities
