Choice Hotels International's WoodSpring Suites® Ranked #1 Economy Extended Stay Hotel Brand in the JD Power 2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study
Extended stay leader once again tops all evaluated categories
WoodSpring Suites earns the #1 Economy Extended Stay ranking in the JD Power study for the fifth consecutive year, scoring top across all six evaluated dimensions with 583 open properties nationwide.
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md. - Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), an industry leader in extended stay, is proud to announce that WoodSpring Suites® has been ranked the #1 Economy Extended Stay Hotel Brand in the JD Power 2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. The brand once again achieved the top ranking across all six evaluated study dimensions in the segment which include guest room, hotel facility, hotel connectivity, hotel staff, value for prices paid, and check-in and check-out.
With this latest recognition, WoodSpring Suites has now earned top honors in the study for a fifth consecutive year in the economy extended stay category, having previously ranked #1 in 2025, 2024 and 2023—since the category's introduction—following its distinction as the #1 overall economy hotel brand in 2022.
Earning the top ranking for the fifth time in a row is a powerful reflection of the consistency and dedication our owners, operators, and teams bring to delivering an exceptional guest experience every day. WoodSpring Suites is purpose-built to serve today's extended stay traveler, and this recognition reinforces our leadership in the segment and our commitment to delivering value, comfort and reliable service for longer-term guests.
Matt McElhare, Vice President and Extended Stay Segment Lead, Choice Hotels International
An all-new construction brand, WoodSpring Suites is designed to meet the needs of extended stay travelers with spacious, smartly designed suites that feature in-room kitchens, flexible layouts and affordable weekly and monthly rates. The brand continues to expand its footprint nationwide with more than 293 locations, offering guests a simple, dependable stay backed by the strength of Choice Hotels' extended stay platform. As of the end of Q1 2026, the brand includes 583 open properties, with an additional 280 projects in the pipeline and 29 hotels under construction.
WoodSpring Suites' continued recognition underscores Choice Hotels' long-standing leadership in the fast-growing extended stay segment, where the company has built a strong portfolio of brands designed to meet diverse traveler needs while driving long-term value for owners.
The JD Power 2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, now in its 30th year, measures overall customer satisfaction based on performance in seven dimensions: hotel connectivity; food and beverage; guest room; hotel facility; hotel staff; value for price; and check-in/check-out. The 2026 study benchmarks the performance of 104 brands across nine market segments and is based on responses from 44,787 hotel guests for stays between May 2025 and May 2026.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, with more than 7,500 hotels representing nearly 650,000 rooms in 46 countries and territories. Its portfolio of 22 brands includes full-service upper upscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy properties. For more information, visit choicehotels.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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