avid hotels by IHG Celebrates 80th Milestone Opening, Expands Midwest Footprint

avid hotels by IHG – one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,600 open hotels across 20 brands – celebrates the opening of its 80^th property with avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City. This marks the brand’s second property in Iowa and the fourth dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites in the US, following the prototype’s launch in 2021. As IHG’s second-largest contributor to system size, avid hotels is the company’s fastest-growing new-build brand. With 131 hotels in the pipeline*, avid hotels is all about what matters most to both guests and owners — delivering a great night’s sleep and exceptional quality at a fair price.

Karen Gilbride, vice president of avid hotels, Atwell Suites & Garner hotels, said: “avid hotels consistently drive strong commercial results and guest loyalty – reflected in some of the highest guest satisfaction scores within the IHG portfolio. Its approach is simple, yet effective. Since opening our first property in 2018, we’ve grown to 80 hotels and are accelerating our momentum — expanding into new markets and strengthening our presence in existing ones. It’s clear that our ‘just right’ strategy continues to resonate with both guests and owners. Looking ahead, we remain focused on enhancing owner returns and elevating the guest experience wherever possible. One key initiative for this year is our revamped breakfast offering, delivering more of what our guests want at a reduced operating cost to owners, which we’re excited to roll out at avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City.”

Owned by Westcor JD Royal Hospitality, the 71-room avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City is centrally located near the University of Iowa and attractions like the Antique Car Museum of Iowa. The hotel will deliver the brand’s hallmarks that guests have come to love and expect, from right-size rooms with inviting beds to sound-reducing design for a great night’s sleep, a large fitness center and a reimagined complimentary fresh, hot breakfast. The new breakfast now includes a robust selection of high-quality items, such as scrambled eggs, proteins, potatoes, and premium bean-to-cup coffee, ensuring guests start their day off just right.

Mona and Pankaj Patel, Owners, Westcor JD Royal Hospitality commented: “We’re proud to introduce the first avid and Candlewood Suites dual-brand property to Coralville as this hotel is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. This modern pairing is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of both short-term and extended-stay guests, delivering a stay that feels just right. At avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City, every detail is focused on the all-important essentials – no matter where your travels take you.”

Along with avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City, other recent openings and locations that will soon welcome guests include:

• Opened in February 2025 under the operation of Inmobiliaria Flecha Amarilla, avid hotel Queretaro Centro Sur features 118 guestrooms. Here, guests can enjoy convenient access to notable local attractions, including the historic Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and the Teatro Metropolitano.
• The 80-room avid hotel Harrisburg NE – Hershey Area, also opened in February 2025, under SNP Management, LLC, is within easy reach of Hersheypark and the iconic Hershey’s Chocolate World.
• Set to become the brand’s first location in California, avid hotel Victorville – Hesperia will open under Score Hospitality Inc. Its prime location offers guests easy access to Mojave Narrows Regional Park and the iconic Route 66 Museum.

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*As of March 31, 2025

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About avid hotels

avid hotels was designed for travelers who want a hotel stay that finally meets their expectations for the type of hospitality they value most – the basics done exceptionally well – at a fair price. To ensure avid hotels meets the needs of today’s midscale traveler, a set of fundamental values define all touch points of the brand: taking a new approach to designing everyday travel; appreciating the value of guests’ hard-earned dollars and being direct, honest and clear. All avid hotels are new-build construction and feature modern, comfortable, guest rooms designed for sound-sleep; a high-quality, complimentary fresh, hot breakfast; and the latest technology to enable a seamless experience for guests. The brand is currently available for franchising in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. To learn more about the avid hotels brand, visit avidhotels.com and find us on social media: facebook.com/avidhotels and instagram.com/avidhotels/.