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Hotel & motel management's 2004 franchising-fees guide
Hotel & Motel Management, May 17, 2004
Hotel & Motel Management's 2004 Franchising-Fees Guide
Brand Company
AmericInn Northcott Hospitality LLC
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Cendant Corp.
Baymont Inns & Suites The Marcus Corp.
Best Inn/Best Suites US Franchise Systems
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) Best Value Inn Hotel Group
Best Western (2) Best Western International
Budget Host Inns (2) Budget Host International
Candlewood Suites InterContinental Hotels Group
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin Woodfin Suite Hotels LLC
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ Choice Hotels International
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites Clubhouse LLC
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center Clubhouse LLC
Comfort Inn Choice Hotels International
Comfort Suites Choice Hotels International
Country Hearth Inn Buckhead America Corp.
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson Carlson Cos.
Courtyard by Marriott Marriott International
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts InterContinental Hotels Group
Days Inn Worldwide Cendant Corp.
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Hilton Hotels Corp.
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns Hospitality International
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites Choice Hotels International
Embassy Suites Hotels Hilton Hotels Corp.
Executive Hotels & Resorts Executive Inn Group
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Marriott International
Four Points by Sheraton Starwood Hotels & Resorts
GrandStay Residential Suites GrandStay Hospitality LLC
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites ShoLodge
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites Hilton Hotels Corp.
Hawthorn Suites US Franchise Systems
Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Hotels Corp.
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts Hilton Hotels Corp.
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts InterContinental Hotels Group
Holiday Inn Express InterContinental Hotels Group
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hilton Hotels Corp.
Howard Johnson International Cendant Corp.
InnSuites Hotels & Suites InnSuites Hospitality Trust
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels Group
Key West Inn Jackson Hospitality Services
Knights Franchise Systems Cendant Corp.
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites La Quinta Corp.
MainStay Suites Choice Hotels International
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Marriott International
Master Hosts Inns Hospitality International
Microtel Inns & Suites US Franchise Systems
Motel 6 Accor North America
Park Inn Carlson Cos.
Park Plaza Carlson Cos.
Passport Inn Hospitality International
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites Choice Hotels International
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Carlson Cos.
Ramada Franchise Systems Cendant Corp.
Red Carpet Inn Hospitality International
Red Lion Hotels WestCoast Hospitality Corp.
Red Roof Inns Accor North America
Regent International Hotels Carlson Cos.
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts Marriott International
Residence Inn by Marriott Marriott International
Rodeway Inn Choice Hotels International
Scottish Inns Hospitality International
Select Inn Motel Select Franchising
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites Choice Hotels International
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Marriott International
Staybridge Suites InterContinental Hotels Group
Studio 6 Accor North America
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels Suburban Franchise Systems
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham Wyndham International
Super 8 Motels Cendant Corp.
The Luxury Collection Starwood Hotels & Resorts
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Marriott International
Travelodge Hotels Cendant Corp.
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza Vagabond Franchise System
Value Place Value Place LLC
Villager Franchise Systems Cendant Corp.
WestCoast Hotels WestCoast Hospitality Corp.
Westin Hotels & Resorts Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Wingate Inns International Cendant Corp.
Woodfin Suite Hotels Woodfin Suite Hotels LLC
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Wyndham International
Brand Segment Guestrooms
AmericInn Economy 10,000
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Midscale w/o F&B 7,077 (1)
Baymont Inns & Suites Midscale w/o F&B 17,000
Best Inn/lBest Suites Economy 7,764
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) Economy 21,010
Best Western (2) Midscale w/F&B 307,658 (3)
Budget Host Inns (2) Economy 5,793
Candlewood Suites Midscale w/o F&B 12,569 (4)
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin Midscale 1,233
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ Midscale w/F&B 20,737 (4)
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites Midscale w/o F&B 1,494
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center Midscale w/o F&B 300
Comfort Inn Midscale w/o F&B 111,218 (4)
Comfort Suites Midscale w/o F&B 29,198 (4)
Country Hearth Inn Economy 3,120
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson Midscale w/o F&B 25,912
Courtyard by Marriott Upscale 88,214
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts Upscale 58,482 (4)
Days Inn Worldwide Economy 157,491 (1)
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Upscale 39,849
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns Economy 234
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites Economy 45,420 (4)
Embassy Suites Hotels Upper-upscale 43,753
Executive Hotels & Resorts Upscale 2,076
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Midscale w/o F&B 50,206
Four Points by Sheraton Midscale w/F&B 24,947 (4)
Worldwide
GrandStay Residential Suites Midscale w/o F&B 214
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites Economy 5,124
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites Midscale w/o F&B 127,695
Hawthorn Suites Upscale 10,467
Hilton Garden Inn Upscale 26,063
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts Upper-upscale 89,087
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts Midscale w/F&B 287,769 (4)
Holiday Inn Express Midscale w/o F&B 120,298 (4)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Upscale 14,945
Howard Johnson International Midscale w/F&B 45,104 (1)
InnSuites Hotels & Suites Midscale w/o F&B 1,667
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Luxury 45,046 (4)
Key West Inn Economy 660
Knights Franchise Systems Economy 15,649 (1)
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites Midscale w/o F&B 44,756 (4)
MainStay Suites Midscale w/o F&B 2,063 (4)
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Upper-upscale 173,974
Master Hosts Inns Economy 330
Microtel Inns & Suites Economy 18,663
Motel 6 Economy 87,620
Park Inn Economy 4,508
Park Plaza Midscale w/F&B 7,373
Passport Inn Economy 473
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites Midscale w/F&B 52,766 (4)
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Upscale 101,759
Ramada Franchise Systems Midscale w/F&B 103,673 (1)
Red Carpet Inn Economy 6,583
Red Lion Hotels Midscale w/F&B 10,261
Red Roof Inns Economy 37,895
Regent International Hotels Upper-upscale 2,509
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts Upper-upscale 45,614
Residence Inn by Marriott Upscale 53,314
Rodeway Inn Economy 9,188 (4)
Scottish Inns Economy 5,263
Select Inn Motel Economy 828
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Upper-upscale 134,648 (4)
Worldwide
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites Midscale w/o F&B 23,678 (4)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Upscale 12,682
Staybridge Suites Upscale 8,221 (4)
Studio 6 Economy 5,135
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels Economy 8,794
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham Upscale 3,587
Super 8 Motels Economy 126,122 (1)
The Luxury Collection Luxury 5,685 (4)
Worldwide
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Midscale w/o F&B 11,381
Travelodge Hotels Economy 41,179 (1)
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza Economy 3,591
Value Place Economy 104
Villager Franchise Systems Economy 6,978 (1)
WestCoast Hotels Midscale w/F&B 1,275
Westin Hotels & Resorts Upper-upscale 51,551 (4)
Worldwide
Wingate Inns International Midscale w/o F&B 12,485 (1)
Woodfin Suite Hotels Upscale 1,096
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Upscale 35,125
Construction
Brand Properties cost per room *
AmericInn 220 NA
AmeriHost Franchise Systems 103 (1) $35,043-$48,997
Baymont Inns & Suites 178 NA
Best Inn/Best Suites 105 NA
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) 352 $30,000-$50,000
Best Western (2) 4,077 (3) $40,000 w/o
FF&E,
Budget Host Inns (2) 161 NA
Candlewood Suites 109 (4) NA
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin 10 $67,212-$87,000
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ 138 (4) $45,000-$70,000
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites 11 $35,000-$55,000
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center 2 $45,000-$65,000
Comfort Inn 1,413 (4) $32,000-$42,000
Comfort Suites 370 (4) $34,000-$45,000
Country Hearth Inn 56 Varies
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson 327 $25,000-$35,000
Courtyard by Marriott 616 NA
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts 202 (4) $110,000-$135,000
Days Inn Worldwide 1,888 (1) $27,637-$54,217
new;
$3,998-$5,209
conversion
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, 152 NA
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns 4 $17,500-$25,000
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites 734 (4) $20,000-$27,500
Embassy Suites Hotels 178 NA
Executive Hotels & Resorts 13 NA
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 524 NA
Four Points by Sheraton 138 NA
GrandStay Residential Suites 4 $63,000
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites 69 NA
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites 1,257 NA
Hawthorn Suites 110 $60,000-$70,000
Hilton Garden Inn 190 NA
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts 230 NA
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts 1,529 (4) NA
Holiday Inn Express 1,455 (4) NA
Homewood Suites by Hilton 132 NA
Howard Johnson International 474 (1) $29,050-$61,667
new,
InnSuites Hotels & Suites 11 NA
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts 135 (4) $160,000-$220,000
Key West Inn 15 $30,681 w/pool
Knights Franchise Systems 200 (1) $25,535-$44,256
new,
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites 372 (4) $45,000-$60,000
MainStay Suites 26 (4) $35,000-$60,000
Marriott Hotels & Resorts 472 NA
Master Hosts Inns 3 $25,000-$31,250
Microtel Inns & Suites 259 NA
Motel 6 836 $36,000
Park Inn 32 Varies
Park Plaza 37 Varies
Passport Inn 15 $17,500-$25,000
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites 508 (4) $30,000-$50,000
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide 431 Varies
Ramada Franchise Systems 899 (1) $29,125-$61,715
new,
Red Carpet Inn 117 $20,000-$31,000
Red Lion Hotels 61 NA
Red Roof Inns 349 $39,000
Regent International Hotels 6 Depends on
location
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts 126 NA
Residence Inn by Marriott 449 NA
Rodeway Inn 138 (4) $20,000-$27,500
Scottish Inns 129 $17,500-$25,000
Select Inn Motel 10 $38,000
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts 394 (4) NA
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites 309 (4) $25,000-$37,500
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 110 NA
Staybridge Suites 71 (4) NA
Studio 6 39 $39,000
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels 65 $34,000-$45,000
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham 25 $90,000-$135,000
Super 8 Motels 2,081 (1) $26,457-$38,270
new,
The Luxury Collection 39 (4) NA
TownePlace Suites by Marriott 111 NA
Travelodge Hotels 531 (1) $30,600-$54,167
new,
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza 44 $27,493-$58,372
Value Place 1 $25,000
Villager Franchise Systems 66 (1) $28,450-$41,164
new,
WestCoast Hotels 6 NA
Westin Hotels & Resorts 121 (4) NA
Wingate Inns International 133 (1) $57,343-$58,951
Woodfin Suite Hotels 8 $91,300-$120,967
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts 118 $133,000-$233,000
Brand Initial fee
AmericInn $35,000
AmeriHost Franchise Systems $36,000 minimum fee
Baymont Inns & Suites $35,000
Best Inn/Best Suites $10,000
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) $5,500 $100/room
Best Western (2) $42,250 for
$55,000-$60,000 with
Budget Host Inns (2) $5,000
Candlewood Suites $40,000 minimum
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin $30,000 minimum
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ $40,000 minimum
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites $30,000
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center $30,000
Comfort Inn $50,000 minimum
Comfort Suites $50,000 minimum
Country Hearth Inn $30,000
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson $10,000
Courtyard by Marriott $50,000 minimum
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts $75,000 minimum
Days Inn Worldwide $36,000 minimum
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, $50,000 minimum
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns $6,000 new build,
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites $25,000 minimum
Embassy Suites Hotels $100,000 minimum
Executive Hotels & Resorts $25,000
Fairfield Inn by Marriott $40,000 minimum
Four Points by Sheraton $40,000 minimum
GrandStay Residential Suites 0
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites $15,000
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites $45,000 minimum
Hawthorn Suites $40,000 minimum
Hilton Garden Inn $60,000 minimum
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts $75,000 minimum
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts $40,000 minimum
Holiday Inn Express $40,000 minimum
Homewood Suites by Hilton $50,000 minimum
Howard Johnson International $36,000 minimum
$3,653-$5,314 conversion
InnSuites Hotels & Suites $20,000
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts $75,000 minimum
Key West Inn $25,000
Knights Franchise Systems $6,000 minimum
$2,255-$3,816 conversion
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites $45,000
MainStay Suites $30,000 minimum
Marriott Hotels & Resorts $82,500
Master Hosts Inns $6,000
Microtel Inns & Suites $35,000
Motel 6 $25,000
Park Inn $5,000
Park Plaza $5,000
Passport Inn $6,000 new build,
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites $35,000 minimum
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide $10,000 (9)
Ramada Franchise Systems $36,000 minimum
$3,803-$5,364 conversion
Red Carpet Inn $6,000
Red Lion Hotels $25,000
Red Roof Inns $30,000
Regent International Hotels $50,000
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts $60,000
Residence Inn by Marriott $50,000 minimum
Rodeway Inn $25,000 minimum
Scottish Inns $6,000
Select Inn Motel $5,000 minimum
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts $40,000 minimum
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites $40,000 minimum
SpringHill Suites by Marriott $50,000 minimum
Staybridge Suites $40,000 minimum
Studio 6 $25,000
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels $30,000
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham $60,000-$225,000
Super 8 Motels $25,000 minimum
$4,815-$6,747 conversion
The Luxury Collection $40,000 minimum
TownePlace Suites by Marriott $40,000 minimum
Travelodge Hotels $36,000 minimum
$3,658-$5,319 conversion
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza $16,500
Value Place $30,000 minimum
Villager Franchise Systems $15,000 minimum
$2,343-$3,624 conversion
WestCoast Hotels $25,000
Westin Hotels & Resorts $40,000 minimum
Wingate Inns International $36,000 minimum
Woodfin Suite Hotels $30,000 minimum
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts $60,000-$225,000
Brand Royalty
AmericInn 5%
AmeriHost Franchise Systems 4%-5%
Baymont Inns & Suites 3%-5%
Best Inn/Best Suites 3%-5%
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) $12/room/month
over 50 rooms
Best Western (2) Annual dues of
100 rooms
Budget Host Inns (2) $1,000 base
Candlewood Suites 5%
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin 5%
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ 4.25%
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites 3% 1st year,
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center 3% 1st year,
Comfort Inn 5.25%
Comfort Suites 5.25%
Country Hearth Inn 4%
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson 4.5%
Courtyard by Marriott 5.5%
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts 5%
Days Inn Worldwide 5%
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, 4%
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns 3% new build
$3,250 conversion
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites 4%
Embassy Suites Hotels 4%
Executive Hotels & Resorts 3%
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 4.5%
Four Points by Sheraton 5%
GrandStay Residential Suites $3.75/occupied room
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites $1.25/room/day
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites 4%
Hawthorn Suites 5%
Hilton Garden Inn 5%
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts 5%
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts 5%
Holiday Inn Express 5%
Homewood Suites by Hilton 4%
Howard Johnson International 4%
InnSuites Hotels & Suites 3%
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts 5%
Key West Inn 3%
Knights Franchise Systems 5%
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites 4%
MainStay Suites 4.5%
Marriott Hotels & Resorts NA
Master Hosts Inns 4%
Microtel Inns & Suites 4%-6%
Motel 6 4%
Park Inn 4.5%
Park Plaza 5%
Passport Inn 3% new build,
$3,250 conversion
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites 4%
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide 6% (9)
Ramada Franchise Systems 4%
Red Carpet Inn 3.5%
Red Lion Hotels 4%
Red Roof Inns 4.5%
Regent International Hotels 3%
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts NA
Residence Inn by Marriott 5%
Rodeway Inn 3.5%
Scottish Inns 3%
Select Inn Motel 2.5%
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts 5%
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites 4.5%
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 5%
Staybridge Suites 5%
Studio 6 5%
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels 4%
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham 5%
Super 8 Motels 5%
The Luxury Collection 4%
TownePlace Suites by Marriott 5%
Travelodge Hotels 4.5%
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza 3%-4%
Value Place 5%
Villager Franchise Systems 5%
WestCoast Hotels 4%
Westin Hotels & Resorts 7%
Wingate Inns International 4.5%
Woodfin Suite Hotels 5%
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts 5%
Brand Marketing fee
AmericInn 2%
AmeriHost Franchise Systems 3.5% including res fee
Baymont Inns & Suites 2%
Best Inn/Best Suites 2.5%
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) $4/room/month
up to 50 rooms;
less above
Best Western (2) $28,653 for
$3,761 for 100 rooms
Budget Host Inns (2) $480
$75/room/year
Candlewood Suites 2.5%
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin 2.5%
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ 2%
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites 0
4% after
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center 0
4% after
Comfort Inn 2.1%
Comfort Suites 2.1%
Country Hearth Inn 1.5%
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson 2.5%
Courtyard by Marriott 2%
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts 2%
Days Inn Worldwide 3.8%
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, 4% program fee
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns 2% new build
$350/month/
25 rooms conversion
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites 3.5%
Embassy Suites Hotels 4% program fee
Executive Hotels & Resorts 2%
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 2.5%
Four Points by Sheraton 1.4%
GrandStay Residential Suites Included
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites 30 cents/room/day
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites 4% program fee
Hawthorn Suites 2.5%
Hilton Garden Inn 4% program fee
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts 4% program fee
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts 2.5%
Holiday Inn Express 3%
Homewood Suites by Hilton 4% program fee
Howard Johnson International 2%
InnSuites Hotels & Suites 1%
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts 3%
Key West Inn 1%
Knights Franchise Systems Included
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites 2.5%
MainStay Suites 2.5%
Marriott Hotels & Resorts NA
Master Hosts Inns 2%
Microtel Inns & Suites 2.5%-3%
Motel 6 3.5%
Park Inn 2%
Park Plaza 2%
Passport Inn 2% new build
$350/month/
25 rooms conversion
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites 2.1%
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide 2% (9)
Ramada Franchise Systems 4.5%
Red Carpet Inn 2%
Red Lion Hotels 4%
Red Roof Inns 4%
Regent International Hotels 2%
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts NA
Residence Inn by Marriott 2.5%
Rodeway Inn 1.25%
Scottish Inns 2%
Select Inn Motel 1%
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts 1% global sales fees
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites 2.1%
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 2.5%
Staybridge Suites 2.5%
Studio 6 2%
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels 1%
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham 1.5%
Super 8 Motels 3%
The Luxury Collection 1%
TownePlace Suites by Marriott 1.5%
Travelodge Hotels 4% (13)
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza 3%-4%
Value Place 0
Villager Franchise Systems 1%
WestCoast Hotels 4%
Westin Hotels & Resorts 2%
Wingate Inns International 4%
Woodfin Suite Hotels 2.5%
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts 2%
Brand Reservations fee
AmericInn NA
AmeriHost Franchise Systems NA
Baymont Inns & Suites 1%
Best Inn/Best Suites NA
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) NA
Best Western (2) $14,600 for
100 rooms
Budget Host Inns (2) $12/room/year
Candlewood Suites NA
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin Included
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ 1.25%
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites Varies
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center Varies
Comfort Inn 1.75%
Comfort Suites 1.75%
Country Hearth Inn 1%
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson 1.25% (5)
Courtyard by Marriott 1% (6)
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts 1%
Days Inn Worldwide NA
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Included
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns Included
included in royalty fee
or conversion
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites Included
Embassy Suites Hotels Included in
Executive Hotels & Resorts 5.5% of booked reservations
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 1% (7)
Four Points by Sheraton 0.8% channel
GrandStay Residential Suites 50 cents/reservation
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites 8% voice,
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites Included in program fee
Hawthorn Suites 0
Hilton Garden Inn Included in program fee
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts Included in program fee
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts NA
Holiday Inn Express NA
Homewood Suites by Hilton Included in program fee
Howard Johnson International 2.5%
InnSuites Hotels & Suites NA
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts 1%
Key West Inn $1/booked reservation
Knights Franchise Systems $1/reservation
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites 2%
MainStay Suites Included
Marriott Hotels & Resorts NA
Master Hosts Inns Included
Microtel Inns & Suites NA
Motel 6 Included
Park Inn 1.25% (5)
Park Plaza 1.5% (8)
Passport Inn Included
included for conversion
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites 1.75%
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide 2% (9,10)
Ramada Franchise Systems Included
Red Carpet Inn Included
Red Lion Hotels Included
Red Roof Inns Included
Regent International Hotels 2% (10)
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts NA
Residence Inn by Marriott Included
Rodeway Inn 1.25%
Scottish Inns Included
Select Inn Motel $1 each
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts 0.8 channel
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites 1.75%
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 0.5% (11)
Staybridge Suites NA
Studio 6 Included
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels NA
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham $10.50/net reservation
Super 8 Motels Included
The Luxury Collection 0.8% channel
TownePlace Suites by Marriott 1% (12)
Travelodge Hotels Included
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza 0
Value Place 0
Villager Franchise Systems 1%
WestCoast Hotels Included
Westin Hotels & Resorts 0.8% channel
Wingate Inns International Included
Woodfin Suite Hotels Included
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts $10.50/net reservation blended
Brand Financial assistance
AmericInn Yes
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Yes
Baymont Inns & Suites No
Best Inn/Best Suites No
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) Yes
Best Western (2) No
100 rooms
Budget Host Inns (2) No
Candlewood Suites NA
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin Yes
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ Varied among lenders
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites No
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center No
Comfort Inn Varied among lenders
Comfort Suites Varied among lenders
Country Hearth Inn No
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson No
Courtyard by Marriott No
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts Yes
Days Inn Worldwide Yes
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, No
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns No
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites Varied among lenders
Embassy Suites Hotels Indirect
program fee
Executive Hotels & Resorts No
Fairfield Inn by Marriott No
Four Points by Sheraton Varied among lenders
fees
GrandStay Residential Suites No
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites Negotiable
5% electronic
$5/reservation
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites No
Hawthorn Suites NA
Hilton Garden Inn Indirect
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts No
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts Yes
Holiday Inn Express Yes
Homewood Suites by Hilton Indirect
Howard Johnson International Yes
InnSuites Hotels & Suites No
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Yes
Key West Inn No
Knights Franchise Systems Yes
booked by CRS
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites NA
MainStay Suites Varied among lenders
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Varied among lenders
Master Hosts Inns No
Microtel Inns & Suites No
Motel 6 Varied among lenders
Park Inn No
Park Plaza No
Passport Inn No
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites Varied among lenders
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide No
Ramada Franchise Systems Yes
Red Carpet Inn No
Red Lion Hotels No
Red Roof Inns Varied among lenders
Regent International Hotels No
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts Varied among lenders
Residence Inn by Marriott No
Rodeway Inn Varied among lenders
Scottish Inns No
Select Inn Motel Will assist with
reservation application
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Varied among lenders
fees
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites Varied among lenders
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Yes
Staybridge Suites NA
Studio 6 Varied among lenders
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels No
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham Yes
blended
Super 8 Motels Yes
The Luxury Collection Varied among lenders
fees
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Yes
Travelodge Hotels Yes
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza No
Value Place No
Villager Franchise Systems Yes
WestCoast Hotels No
Westin Hotels & Resorts Varied among lenders
fees
Wingate Inns International Yes
Woodfin Suite Hotels Yes
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Yes
Brand Minumum # rooms
AmericInn 42
AmeriHost Franchise Systems NA
Baymont Inns & Suites 50
Best Inn/Best Suites NA
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) 20
Best Western (2) NA
Budget Host Inns (2) No requirement
Candlewood Suites NA
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin 80
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ 100
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites 60
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center 60
Comfort Inn 50
Comfort Suites 60
Country Hearth Inn 40
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson Varies
Courtyard by Marriott 91
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts NA
Days Inn Worldwide NA
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, 100 for suites,
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns No requirement
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites 40
Embassy Suites Hotels 100
Executive Hotels & Resorts NA
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 83
Four Points by Sheraton Varies
GrandStay Residential Suites 53
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites NA
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites 52
Hawthorn Suites 64
Hilton Garden Inn 90
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts 120
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts NA
Holiday Inn Express NA
Homewood Suites by Hilton 90
Howard Johnson International NA
InnSuites Hotels & Suites NA
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts NA
Key West Inn 43
Knights Franchise Systems NA
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites 65
MainStay Suites 55
Marriott Hotels & Resorts 250
Master Hosts Inns No requirement
Microtel Inns & Suites NA
Motel 6 60
Park Inn Varies
Park Plaza Varies
Passport Inn No requirement
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites Inns, 50;
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide 240
Ramada Franchise Systems NA
Red Carpet Inn No requirement
Red Lion Hotels 60
Red Roof Inns 60
Regent International Hotels 60
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts 175
Residence Inn by Marriott 60
Rodeway Inn 30
Scottish Inns No requirement
Select Inn Motel 30
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Varies
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites 70
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 92
Staybridge Suites NA
Studio 6 82
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels NA
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham 105
Super 8 Motels NA
The Luxury Collection Varies
TownePlace Suites by Marriott 119
Travelodge Hotels NA
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza 40
Value Place 66
Villager Franchise Systems NA
WestCoast Hotels 60
Westin Hotels & Resorts Varies
Wingate Inns International NA
Woodfin Suite Hotels 80
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts 200
Brand Franchise sales contact
AmericInn Jon Kennedy
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Tom Bernardo
Baymont Inns & Suites Bob Caston
Best Inn/Best Suites Mike Muir
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) Gene Kordoban
Best Western (2) Mark Williams
Budget Host Inns (2) Lisa Sawyer
Candlewood Suites Brown Kessler
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin Mark Rousseau
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ Ron Burgett
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites Donald W. Kelpin
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center Donald W. Kelpin
Comfort Inn David Pepper
Comfort Suites David Pepper
Country Hearth Inn Jason Yarbrough
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson John Sturgess
Courtyard by Marriott Dave Mendis
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts Bob Massey
Days Inn Worldwide Tom Bernardo
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Bill Fortier
Resorts, Clubs 90 club hotels
Downtowner Inns Amy Foy
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites Ron Burgett
Embassy Suites Hotels Bill Fortier
Executive Hotels & Resorts Bruce Marks
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Dave Mendis
Four Points by Sheraton Chuck Tomb
GrandStay Residential Suites Rodney Lindquist
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites Bennett Greenberg
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites Bill Fortier
Hawthorn Suites Mike Muir
Hilton Garden Inn Bill Fortier
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts Bill Fortier
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts Brown Kessler
Holiday Inn Express Brown Kessler
Homewood Suites by Hilton Bill Fortier
Howard Johnson International Tom Bernardo
InnSuites Hotels & Suites Jerry Moore
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Bob Massey
Key West Inn Neal Jackson
Knights Franchise Systems Tom Bernardo
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites Alan Tallis
MainStay Suites David Pepper
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Richard Farrar
Master Hosts Inns Amy Foy
Microtel Inns & Suites Mike Muir
Motel 6 Dean Savas
Park Inn John Sturgess
Park Plaza Bill Sipple
Passport Inn Amy Foy
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites Ron Burgett
Suites, 60
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Bill Sipple
Ramada Franchise Systems Tom Bernardo
Red Carpet Inn Amy Foy
Red Lion Hotels Manfred Gerling
Red Roof Inns Dean Savas
Regent International Hotels Luis Acosta
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts Richard Farrar
Residence Inn by Marriott Dave Mendis
Rodeway Inn Ron Burgett
Scottish Inns Amy Foy
Select Inn Motel Nick Klaers
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Chuck Tomb
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites David Pepper
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dave Mendis
Staybridge Suites Brown Kessler
Studio 6 Dean Savas
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels Jim Adams
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham Joe Champ
Super 8 Motels Tom Bernardo
The Luxury Collection Chuck Tomb
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dave Mendis
Travelodge Hotels Tom Bernardo
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza Bruce Weitzman
Value Place Mike Brown
Villager Franchise Systems Tom Bernardo
WestCoast Hotels Manfred Gerling
Westin Hotels & Resorts Chuck Tomb
Wingate Inns International Tom Bernardo
Woodfin Suite Hotels Mark Rousseau
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Joe Champ
Brand Telephone
AmericInn (952) 294-5000
AmeriHost Franchise Systems (800) 758-8999
Baymont Inns & Suites (414) 905-1380
Best Inn/Best Suites (404) 235-7472
Best Value Inn Brand Membership (2) (800) 371-5833
Best Western (2) (602) 957-4200
Budget Host Inns (2) (817) 861-6088
Candlewood Suites (770) 604-2166
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin (858) 794-2338
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts/ (800) 547-0007
Collection
ClubHouse Inn & Suites (605) 361-4395
ClubHouse Resort & Conference Center (605) 361-4395
Comfort Inn (800) 547-0007
Comfort Suites (800) 547-0007
Country Hearth Inn (770) 393-2662
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson (763) 212-1000
Courtyard by Marriott (301) 380-2675
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts (770) 604-2117
Days Inn Worldwide (800) 758-8999
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, (800) 286-0465
Resorts, Clubs
Downtowner Inns (800) 892-8405
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites (800) 547-0007
Embassy Suites Hotels (800) 286-0465
Executive Hotels & Resorts (604) 642-5254
Fairfield Inn by Marriott (301) 380-2675
Four Points by Sheraton (914) 640-8568
GrandStay Residential Suites (320) 202-7744
GuestHouse International Inn & Suites (615) 264-8072
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites (800) 286-0465
Hawthorn Suites (404) 235-7472
Hilton Garden Inn (800) 286-0465
Hilton Hotels, Suites, Resorts (800) 286-0465
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts (770) 604-2166
Holiday Inn Express (770) 604-2166
Homewood Suites by Hilton (800) 286-0465
Howard Johnson International (800) 758-8999
InnSuites Hotels & Suites (800) 842-4242
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (770) 604-2117
Key West Inn (205) 874-2006
Knights Franchise Systems (800) 758-8999
La Quinta Inns/Inns and Suites (214) 492-6967
MainStay Suites (800) 547-0007
Marriott Hotels & Resorts (301) 380-2473
Master Hosts Inns (800) 892-8405
Microtel Inns & Suites (404) 235-7472
Motel 6 (888) 842-2942
Park Inn (763) 212-1000
Park Plaza (763) 212-1000
Passport Inn (800) 892-8405
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites (800) 547-0007
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (763) 212-1000
Ramada Franchise Systems (800) 758-8999
Red Carpet Inn (800) 892-8405
Red Lion Hotels (480) 513-1763
Red Roof Inns (888) 842-2942
Regent International Hotels (763) 212-1000
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts (301) 380-2473
Residence Inn by Marriott (301) 380-2675
Rodeway Inn (800) 547-0007
Scottish Inns (800) 892-8405
Select Inn Motel (701) 371-3066
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts (914) 640-8568
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites (800) 547-0007
SpringHill Suites by Marriott (301) 380-2675
Staybridge Suites (770) 604-2166
Studio 6 (888) 842-2942
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels (678) 742-3300
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham (214) 863-1000
Super 8 Motels (800) 758-8999
The Luxury Collection (914) 640-8568
TownePlace Suites by Marriott (301) 380-2675
Travelodge Hotels (800) 758-8999
Vagabond Inn/Executive/Plaza (888) 269-3669
Value Place (918) 283-2502
Villager Franchise Systems (800) 758-8999
WestCoast Hotels (480) 513-1763
Westin Hotels & Resorts (914) 640-8568
Wingate Inns International (800) 758-8999
Woodfin Suite Hotels (858) 794-2338
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (214) 863-1000
Information in this survey was gathered from surveys faxed to
franchise and membership companies in March. Numbers are as of
March 1 unless otherwise noted. Segments are listed according to
Smith Travel Research. NA: either not answered or not applicable.
* Land not included. ** Including application fee. *** Excluding
Global Distribution System fees.
(1) As of Feb. 29. (2) Membership group. (3) As of Feb. 1. (4) As
of Dec. 31. (5) Plus $3.95 third-party reservation fee. (6) Plus
$2.45 per nonproperty reservation and communications-support fee
of $307 per accounting period. (7) Plus $2.95 per nonproperty
reservation and communications-support fee of $412 per accounting
period. (8) Plus $4.20 per reservation from third parties.
(9) Fees are for domestic U.S. development only. (10) Plus $4.10
per reservation from third parties. (11) Plus $3.50 per nonproperty
reservation plus communication support. (12) Plus $1.25 per
nonproperty reservation and communications support fee of $490
per accounting period. (13) Plus 5 cents-10 cents per room per
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