IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has opened its first dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites property in North Platte, NE, following the prototype’s launch in 2021.
Operating under the ownership of Nightcap Management LLC, avid hotel and Candlewood Suites North Platte marks the first milestone in the growth trajectory for the dual-brand pairing, with more than 40 additional hotels in the pipeline, according to IHG. Other upcoming dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites openings this year include Fort Payne, AL, and West Memphis, AR.
The 123-room (57 avid, 66 Candlewood), pet-friendly avid hotel and Candlewood Suites North Platte features a 24-hour market, as well as complimentary hot breakfast from avid hotels, as well as the outdoor Gazebo Grill and free laundry facilities from Candlewood Suites. Additional amenities include a pool and fitness center. Candlewood Suites offers studio and one-bedroom suites complete with fully equipped kitchens and living areas.
“When the avid hotels and Candlewood Suites prototype was unveiled, we jumped at the opportunity to open the first of this dual-brand pairing,” said Michael Works, owner, Nightcap Management LLC. “This midscale, limited-service and extended-stay offering will allow us to accommodate a wider range of travelers and deliver top-notch amenities as well as stress-free comfort with every stay. We are excited and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with IHG once again to bring this pairing of hotels to life.”
Nearly 30% of all avid hotels and 27% of all Candlewood Suites in the Americas pipeline are adopting this new prototype, according to IHG, helping avid hotels in its commitment to triple its regional estate in the coming years and Candlewood Suites build upon its roster of more than 520 open or in pipeline Americas hotels.
Jennifer Gribble, SVP, global marketing, mainstream brands, IHG, said, “We have an exciting lineup of openings with this new dual-brand pairing across the U.S. and Mexico in the coming years. By combining these two brands, we now can cater to two complementary demand segments under one roof. This allows us to not only mitigate rising costs and maximize potential returns for our owners, but also introduce both short- and long-term guests to new brands and offerings by pairing them with ones they already recognize and trust.”
The dual-branded hotel is located near the local corporate offices of Union Pacific Railroad and Great Plains Health, as well as Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and State Recreation Area.
