IHG Reveals New Suites Model Prototypes
IHG Resorts & Resorts has revealed new prototype choices for its three suites manufacturers – Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites and Atwell Suites. IHG says the brand new prototypes present higher flexibility for builders throughout a spread of web site configurations and market sorts.
The brand new choices emphasize area optimization and the potential for brand new efficiencies whereas retaining key options from present designs. That feels like rooms may very well be smaller and presumably different widespread areas as effectively.
IHG provides that particular dimensions and actual key counts will fluctuate for every property and model, however prioritize the retention of identifiable and guest-loved model hallmarks, together with ample in-room storage and kitchen area and customary meals and beverage areas.
The brand new prototype choices shall be accessible by Q2 2024, with the primary properties to function them anticipated to open as early as 2025. At present, the designs will solely be open to U.S. properties, however enable for potential future adoption in Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Staybridge Suites
The introduction of the brand new Good Studio room configuration affords builders the choice to incorporate a slimmer room bay (a discount from its present 16’ measurement to 13’). Engineered to accommodate shorter-stay friends, this new room kind might comprise as a lot as 25 % of the general room combine. These visitor suites moreover right-size area via streamlined kitchen tools and fixtures and optimized millwork cabinetry, whereas sustaining designated work, sleep and rest zones designed for a cushty, residential-style keep.
Candlewood Suites
The Beacon 4.2 variation builds upon the robust efficiency of the model’s most up-to-date design launched in 2019 by additional optimizing land utilization and producing new efficiencies via elevated constructing density. With slimmer room bays (from 15’3” to 12’6”) containing a totally geared up kitchen and signature recliner, together with versatile room mixes, and designated social, semi-private and communal foyer working areas, the extra Candlewood Suites prototype affords the potential so as to add as much as 12 keys on a equally sized web site.
Atwell Suites
Builders now can select between two foyer configurations for Atwell Suites properties, with a brand new one-story, centrally loaded mannequin accessible alongside the prevailing two-story finish loaded design whereas sustaining versatile work, lounge, and bar and eating areas. A further slimmer room bay possibility (12’6” versus 16’8”) features a moist bar, couch and work desk, and brings the potential so as to add as much as 12 keys on a equally sized web site.
