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Marriott International, Concord Hospitality and Whitman Peterson Officially Open Doors of First-Ever StudioRes Hotel in Fort Myers, Florida
Two years after Marriott International revealed the concept, this milestone marks the midscale extended stay brand's official debut, with over 40 more
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[{"type":"text","content":"Two years after Marriott International revealed the concept, this milestone marks the midscale extended stay brand's official debut, with over 40 more anticipated to open by the end of 2027. \nBETHESDA, Md., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR), announced the landmark opening of StudioRes Fort Myers, the first-ever StudioRes hotel and the company's debut in the midscale extended stay segment. The all-studios hotel is now accepting reservations for stays, almost two years to the day since Marriott unveiled the concept. A newly created brand within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, StudioRes was thoughtfully designed to cater to a wide variety of travelers, including those on long-term work trips and assignments, construction projects, relocations, and more.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nStudioRes marks Marriott's strategic entry into the dynamic midscale extended stay market, and Marriott anticipates strong growth for StudioRes in the coming years, with over 40 properties across the U.S. and Canada anticipated to open by the end of 2027. With a pioneering, fast-to-market construction prototype, StudioRes offers owners and developers a compelling turnkey opportunity with a bundled fee model and is expected to become Marriott's most affordable cost-per-key product to develop and build.\n\"Since unveiling StudioRes only two years ago, we have been thrilled by the reception among owners and franchisees, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone with Concord Hospitality and Whitman Peterson,\" said Marriott International Chief Financial Officer and EVP, Development Leeny Oberg. \"We designed StudioRes to provide terrific value for customers with an innovative room design and highly efficient operating model for long-term stays. The fast adoption of the brand also demonstrates the power of the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem and the importance of our strong developer relationships, while underscoring our continued commitment to providing lodging options for every traveler, price point and trip purpose.\"\nConsistent with the brand's approach to long-term stays with modern comfort, StudioRes Fort Myers offers a smart extended stay experience for independent travelers seeking comfort, routine, and flexibility. This 124-key property offers studio-style rooms complete with one or two beds, a lounging area, a...