When you stay at an Embassy Suites, Best Western, or Extended Stay America, you might wonder: Who actually owns these hotels?
The answer is more complex than it seems – and at Neyius Hotel Group, we believe in demystifying the hotel industry for investors, travelers, and partners alike.
Who owns Embassy Suites?
Embassy Suites is part of Hilton Worldwide, one of the largest hotel companies globally. While Hilton owns the Embassy Suites brand, the hotels themselves are often owned and operated by independent companies under franchise agreements.
For example, Neyius Hotel Group owns multiple Embassy Suites locations across the United States. This means Hilton provides the branding, loyalty program, operational standards, and global marketing, while Neyius owns the physical building, pays franchise fees, and manages daily operations to uphold brand standards.
Who owns Best Western?
Best Western is slightly different. It is a member-based brand where individual hotel owners are part of the Best Western network. Neyius Hotel Group owns Best Western branded hotels under this structure, benefiting from centralized marketing and reservation systems while operating as independent owners under the Best Western flag.
Who owns Extended Stay America?
Extended Stay America operates both as an owner-operator and franchisor. It owns and manages a large portion of its hotels directly, but many locations are owned by companies like Neyius Hotel Group, which run their Extended Stay hotels under franchise agreements while following the brand’s specific operational standards.
What does it mean to buy a branded hotel?
When Neyius Hotel Group buys a branded hotel, the process typically involves:
- Purchasing the real estate and existing operations.
- Assuming or establishing a franchise agreement with the brand (e.g. Hilton for Embassy Suites).
- Investing in property upgrades to meet brand standards.
- Managing day-to-day operations through experienced hotel management teams.
- Paying franchise or royalty fees for the use of the brand, marketing programs, and booking platforms.
For Neyius, which owns 21 branded hotels across Embassy Suites, Best Western, and Extended Stay America, this creates a diversified portfolio benefiting from powerful global brands while maintaining the ownership income streams typical of real estate investments.
About Neyius Hotel Group
Neyius Hotel Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Neyius Corporation, the multinational conglomerate founded by entrepreneur Courtney Jordan. Under the leadership of CEO Kellan Cruz, Neyius Hotel Group continues to expand its hospitality holdings, focusing on strategic acquisitions that merge world-class branding with operational excellence.
To sum things up:
Embassy Suites is owned by Hilton but operated by franchisees like Neyius Hotel Group. Best Western hotels are owned by individual or corporate owners within the Best Western network. Extended Stay America locations are owned both by its corporate parent and franchisees like Neyius Hotel Group.
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