Home2 Suites by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton is a mid-tier, all-suite extended-stay hotel featuring contemporary accommodations and customizable guest room design.Sheivachman, A. (2011, March 18). Hilton looks to future at Home2 Suites grand opening. Hotel & Motel Management. Retrieved from http://www.hospitalityworld network.com/north-america-caribbean/hilton-looks-to-future-at-home2-suites-grand-opening?utm_source=HMM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily_03_18_2011 The newest franchise member of Hilton Worldwide hotels will compete with Marriott TownePlace and InterContinental Hotels Group's Candlewood Suites. The Memphis, TN-based hotel brand offers an affordable price point within the extended-stay segment, targeting both business and leisure travelers.De Lollis, B. (2011, February 7). Hilton opens first Home2 Suites extended stay hotel. USA Today. Retrieved from http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/post/2011/02/hilton-home2-suites-extended-stay-hotel-first-property/141991/1 Launched in January 2009, Home2 Suites is the first new brand introduced by Hilton Worldwide in 20 years.Sainz, A. (2011, February 2). Hilton opening first new brand in 20 years. Associated Press. Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory?id=12822912 Home2 Suites hotels are 100% franchised.
== History ==
Home2 Suites by Hilton broke ground in Fayetteville, NC in December 2009 on its first property, which opened as the brand’s inaugural hotel in February 2011. Home2 Suites is slated to open its 100th hotel in 2014 with international expansion into Mexico and Canada anticipated within that time frame.
== Design & Construction ==
Home2 Suites interiors and exteriors were originally designed by Cincinnati based design, architecture and brand strategy firm FRCH Design Worldwide. The majority of Home2 Suites hotels will be new constructions and follow a standard layout and design model.Olivo, B. (2010, September 8). South Texas Building slated to house Home2 Suites. San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved from http://blog.mysanantonio.com/downtown/2010/09/south-texas-building-slated-to-house-home2-suites/ Properties are constructed in less than one year and feature 108 suites, 56,658 total square feet of property, of community space, studios, one-bedroom suites, a four-story wood frame construction and a building footprint of under .Lodging. (2011, January 7). Home2 Suites arrives. Retrieved from http://www.lodging magazine.com/PastIssues/PastIssues/Home2-Suites-Arrives-2122.aspx
== Properties and Development ==
Home2 Suites by Hilton has an immediate focus on developing properties in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The brand currently has 63 hotel approvals, 40 working deals, three hotels open in Baltimore, MD; Fayetteville, NC; and Layton, UT, and 10 hotels under construction, four of which are set to open by the end of 2011: San Antonio, TX; Lexington Park, MD; West Valley City, UT; and North Charleston, SC.Watkins, E. (2011, February 4). Home2 Suites debuts brand in North Carolina. Lodging Hospitality. Retrieved from http://lhonline.com/development/franchising/Home2_Hilton_ branding_realestate_0204/ Future properties are also slated for several major markets throughout the United States, including Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston and Washington, DC.
== Unique Features ==
Home2 Suites by Hilton suites provide separate living and bedroom areas featuring the proprietary Home2 Suites "working wall" which incorporates a kitchen and flexible working/media area.Hotel Chatter. (2011, January 14). Hilton's new Home2 Suites brand to open first location on February 3. Retrieved from http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/1/14/ 92947/8934/hotels/Hilton_s_New_Home2_Suites_Brand_to_Open_First_Location_on_ February_3 Each kitchen is fully accessorized including a refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee maker and place settings for six. The working/media space includes a queen-size sofa/sleeper, 42-inch flat screen TV, a roll-around ottoman, ambient and task lighting, an iHome alarm clock with iPod port and MP3 jack, and furniture that can be moved to create a customized living space and adjustable storage options.
Additional hotel amenities include a saline-based pool, patios with grills, outdoor seating areas, a 24-hour business center, an exercise trail that circles the property and an integrated guest laundry and exercise space.
=== The Oasis ===
Research shows that guests in extended-stay settings often seek community and connection after several days, even if it means they are singularly working among others in a common space.Zennie, M. (2011, February 4). Fayetteville's new hotel has a different approach. Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved from http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2011/02/04/1068582?sac=Bus To help address that need, all Home2 Suites properties feature an open lobby area with an approximately community space called the "Oasis." The Oasis is designed to create an environment where guests can socialize, and includes communal and individual work zones, a 52" flat-screen TV and a complimentary "Inspired Table" continental breakfast service with a variety of customizable options.Holmes, A. (2010, October 4). Hilton opens its first Jacksonville location. Jacksonville Daily News. Retrieved from http://www.jdnews.com/articles/jacksonville-83324-location-hotel.html Other features of the Oasis include the Home2 MKT stocked with grab-and-go items, the Spin2 Cycle combined laundry and fitness area, and a business zone offering computers, wireless printing and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
== Sustainability ==
Sustainability is a key design feature and point of emphasis for Home2 Suites, with the brand incorporating various environmentally conscious operations and amenities into each hotel.Hasek, G. (2011, March 18). My first impressions after visiting Hilton Worldwide’s first Home2 Suites hotel. Green Lodging News. Retrieved from http://www.greenlodging news.com/my-first-impressions-after-visiting-hilton-worldwides Guest suites feature low-flow showers and faucets, compact fluorescent light bulbs, dual-flush toilets, biodegradable food trays, recycled flooring and carpet tiles, Energy Star appliances, bulk bath amenities and other sustainable product selections. In addition, each hotel features recycling centers, a saline-based pool, surfaces made from recycled content, and landscaping that includes indigenous-only plants to minimize water usage and irrigation needs.Higley, J. (2011, March 17). Home2 Suites: Is it extended-stay? HotelNewsNow.com. Retrieved from: http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles.aspx/5180/Home2-Suites-debuts-Is-it-really-extended-stay Home2 Suites hotels will also incorporate Hilton Worldwide’s LightStay system, which measures energy use, water consumption, waste and carbon output to help minimize the environmental impact of each property. The brand’s first LEED-certified property is also under construction in Lexington Park, MD and is scheduled to open in late 2011. The Home2 Suites in Lexington Park will be the first LEED-certified hotel in Southern Maryland.
== Community Outreach ==
Another core piece of the Home2 Suites brand is its community relations program known as Your2 Hands - an effort that aspires to highlight the positive difference individuals can make simply by using their two hands. Specifically, the initiative is designed to provide additional support to local communities through charitable partnerships between Home2 Suites hotels and area nonprofits. To date, Home2 Suites has established such community partnerships with two charities: The Fort Bragg Fisher House through the Fayetteville, NC property, and the Utah Foster Care Foundation through the Layton, UT property.
== External links ==
* Official site
* Home2 Suites Franchising Opportunities
* Hilton Worldwide
== References ==
Category:Hotel chains
Category:Hilton Hotels Corporation