stayAPT Suites, a US-based hotel brand offering apartment-style accommodations, has embarked on an expansion drive through a multiunit development agreement with Powerhouse Hotels.  

This move will add 30 new locations, broadening the brand's presence to 25 states in the next five years. 

Of these, six new sites are expected to break ground this year. 

stayAPT Suites stated that the alliance with Powerhouse Hotels reinforces the market's confidence in its hotel concept, which focuses on delivering convenience, and value to travellers. 

Powerhouse Hotels is a joint venture between JCap Realty Group and Cullinan Holdings. 

Launched into the long-term lodging market in January 2020, stayAPT Suites introduced a hotel concept that features suites of more than 500ft².

Each suite includes a dedicated living room, a full kitchen, and a separate bedroom, catering to the needs of guests seeking extended-stay options. 

With 22 operational hotels currently, stayAPT Suites, headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, aims to increase its count to 40 by the end of 2024.  

stayAPT Suites president and CEO Gary DeLapp said: "We are thrilled to join forces with Powerhouse Hotels to expand the reach of stayAPT Suites. This multiunit development agreement marks a significant milestone in our growth strategy and demonstrates the appeal of our unique apartment-style concept to guests, investors and the franchise community.” 

Powerhouse Hotels managing partner Brian Johnson added: "We are excited to partner with stayAPT Suites in this endeavour. The innovative approach of stayAPT Suites, a unique hybrid between multifamily and hotel, aligns perfectly with our vision for investing in hospitality."