Motel 6 Network Opens 58 Hotels in 2010
January 31, 2011 - The latest openings include 55 Motel 6 and three Studio 6 properties with a room count of more than 4,800.
“The continued growth of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands is a reflection of our strong focus on the brands' quality and consistency,” said Olivier Poirot, CEO for Accor North America, Motel 6 and Studio 6. “We have seen this increase in growth three years in a row, which is a testament to the strength of our brands and their business models.”
The 2010 additions cover 20 U.S. states and one Canadian province. The Motel 6 network - which has officially celebrated its 1,100th property in January 2011 - had 1,090 locations in the U.S. and Canada with roughly 40 percent of its hotel network consisting of franchises by the end of 2010.