ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels International, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the brand and franchise business of WoodSpring Suites from WoodSpring Hotels LLC.
The $231-million acquisition, which was announced in December, adds approximately 240 extended-stay hotels to the Choice Hotels portfolio — creating an extended-stay portfolio of more than 350.
“I’m thrilled to officially welcome the WoodSpring Suites brand and its franchisees and owners to the Choice family. WoodSpring developers represent some of the best in the nation and we look forward to introducing them to Choice’s powerful platform of technology and resources, helping to create further return on their investments,” says Patrick Pacious, president and CEO, Choice Hotels. “The acquisition enables us to incorporate best practices from WoodSpring’s proven model across our extended-stay brands and further strengthens Choice’s position as a leader in both hospitality and franchising.”
