A guestroom at the 95-room Garner Hotel Auburn – Seattle .
few months . Garner is looking to expand worldwide in 2024 and expects to have a portfolio of over 500 hotels in the next 10 years and 1,000 properties across the U . S . alone in the next 20 years .
As more Garner hotels open , owners can get faster access to IHG ’ s enterprise , revenue-generating systems and distribution channels .
IHG has already established a strong foothold in the upper-midscale segment with its Holiday Inn Express and Holiday Inn brands . Garner will offer a lower price point and conversion cost per key than Holiday Inn Express and complement avid hotels , IHG ’ s new-build midscale brand , IHG said .
IHG added it would work with every hotel owner and property site to understand how much refurbishment would be needed while offering Garner ’ s experiences and hallmarks .
Though every Garner hotel will be unique in character , all properties will offer guestinfluenced music playlists and flexible lobby designs , along with pet-friendly touches such as welcome treats , loaner items and outdoor relief spaces .
Caricatures , which highlight the diversity of Garner guests , hang on the wall behind the front desk .
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