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The brand’ s 40th property opened this year in Fayetteville, N. C.
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Designed for Real Life

INSIDE STAYAPT SUITES— A THOUGHTFUL APARTMENT- STYLE APPROACH THAT SERVES BOTH EXTENDED- STAY AND TRANSIENT DEMAND.

Travel patterns have diversified— and so have guest expectations. stayAPT Suites centers its model on how people live, not only how they sleep, with a residential footprint that gives travelers room to keep familiar routines. The result is a space that feels intuitive to long-term guests and equally practical to those staying a night or two.

The design premise is simple and consistent. A true living room, a full kitchen with fullsize appliances and a separate private bedroom create an
apartment-style experience in every suite across the portfolio. That purposeful layout is the point of differentiation, and it provides a clear baseline for operations and for guest expectations.
The brand’ s operating philosophy reflects the layout. Fewer daily turnovers support a lean labor model, while technology assists afterhours check-in. A resident general manager presence at each property reinforces accountability and service, and the structure is built to
accommodate a range of stay lengths without recalibrating the experience.
In a packed category, clarity matters. stayAPT Suites focuses on comfortable spaces and routine-friendly design rather than trends or gimmicks. It’ s something that excites Chief Marketing Officer Jennifer Kearney. The brand’ s approach aims to meet extendedstay needs while remaining accessible to transient travelers, with a focus on reliability and comfort over novelty. It’ s clearly working: The brand recently
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