ECHO Suites Ranked #1 Extended Stay Hotel Brand by USA TODAY Readers
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) reported that USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards ranked ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham as the #1 extended stay hotel brand in the U.S., with Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham and WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham earning the #2 and #3 positions.
According to Wyndham, this makes it the only major hotel company with top-ranked extended stay brands across economy, midscale and upscale segments. ECHO, launched in 2024, now has more than 20 hotels open, over 300 contracts awarded and a prototype with approximately 79% revenue-generating square footage. Hawthorn operates more than 100 hotels globally and reports a 135% RevPAR Index versus midscale competitors, while WaterWalk’s 11 U.S. hotels achieved a 103.2 Occupancy Index year to date through June 2026, up 5.4% year over year. Wyndham highlights more than $450 million invested in technology over eight years, including AI-powered tools, to support franchisees.
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- ECHO Suites ranked #1 extended stay brand by USA TODAY readers
- Wyndham captures top three USA TODAY extended stay brand rankings
- ECHO has 20+ hotels open and 300+ contracts awarded
- Hawthorn reports 135% RevPAR Index versus midscale competition
- WaterWalk Occupancy Index 103.2, up 5.4% year over year
- Wyndham invested $450 million in technology over eight years
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Wyndham sweeps top honors across every extended stay segment;
Hawthorn Extended Stay and WaterWalk Extended Stay claim #2 and #3 spots
HIGHLIGHTS
USA TODAY readers ranked ECHO Suites® Extended Stay by Wyndham #1, with Hawthorn® Extended Stay by Wyndham and WaterWalk® Extended Stay by Wyndham rounding out the top three.
- Rankings make Wyndham the only major hotel company with top-ranked extended stay brands spanning economy, midscale and upscale.
- From ECHO's rapid expansion to Hawthorn's proven performance and WaterWalk's innovative upscale model, Wyndham offers developers purpose-built brands backed by one of the world's largest hotel franchisors.
Chosen by travelers nationwide, the rankings come as demand for extended stay accommodations continues to grow, reflecting Wyndham's ability to offer distinct brands that meet the evolving needs of guests, from weeklong stays to longer-term accommodations. With distinct brands designed for different stay occasions and market needs, Wyndham's extended stay portfolio is built to serve a wide range of travelers while helping support long-term growth, all backed by the scale, technology and commercial capabilities of one of the world's largest hotel franchisors.
"Whether a guest is staying for a week, a month or even longer, we've intentionally built a portfolio of brands that offers the right experience for every type of extended stay traveler while giving owners and developers the flexibility to invest in the brand that's right for their market. Seeing all three of our extended stay brands recognized by
- Mike Mueller, President, Extended Stay Brand Operations, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Built for Every Traveler. Designed for Every Extended Stay Opportunity.
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham has quickly emerged as one of hospitality's fastest-growing, all-new construction, extended stay brands, just two years after opening its first hotel in 2024. Its No. 1 ranking by
Developed alongside some of the industry's largest institutional extended stay developers, ECHO was purpose-built to maximize construction and operational efficiencies, featuring nearly
Building on the Company's success in the midscale segment, Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham brings a proven extended stay concept to travelers seeking more space and residential-style comforts. The brand combines spacious apartment-style accommodations and well-equipped kitchens with a flexible development model available through both new construction, high-quality conversion and dual-brand opportunities. That momentum is taking shape in markets across the country, with recent openings including
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham brings a differentiated approach to upscale extended stay with its distinctive LIVE|STAY model, offering fully furnished suites for traditional extended stays alongside unfurnished residences for longer-term living. Across 11 U.S. hotels—including locations in
A Foundation Built for Long-Term Success
Behind Wyndham's award-winning extended stay portfolio is the scale, technology and expertise of one of the world's largest hotel franchisors. For developers, that means access to differentiated opportunities across economy, midscale and upscale—each backed by the Wyndham Advantage, including more than
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is one of the world's largest hotel franchising companies with approximately 8,400 hotels across approximately 100 countries on six continents. Through its network of over 873,000 franchised and affiliated rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, ECHO Suites®, Registry Collection Hotels®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers over 126 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
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