IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced updated prototype options for three of its suite brands: Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites and Atwell Suites. These refreshed designs expand choice and flexibility to better serve guests in the growing suites segment, while pairing with IHG Business Edge to support business travelers across a wide range of destinations.
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The new options focus on adaptable layouts and guest-centered amenities to support both short- and extended-stay travelers. Highlights of the updated prototypes include:
- Atwell Suites: Guestrooms are designed with flexible zones that accommodate work, relaxation and dining. Thoughtful layouts provide a seamless flow between lounging and functional areas to suit varied guest needs.
- Staybridge Suites: Introduces the Smart Studio room, which optimizes space through streamlined kitchen equipment and efficient millwork. These suites preserve distinct work, sleep and relaxation zones while delivering a comfortable, residential-style stay.
- Candlewood Suites: The Beacon 4.2 variation builds on the brand’s strong-performing 2019 design. These suites include a fully equipped kitchen, a signature recliner and flexible room mixes, alongside social, semi-private and communal lobby work areas to support different guest interactions and work styles.
The prototype options are scheduled to be available by Q2 2024, with the first properties expected to open as early as 2025. Initially, the designs will be offered to U.S. hotels, with the potential for future adoption in Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Complementing these design updates, IHG Business Edge provides a no-cost business travel program tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The program gives travel managers access to exclusive perks, curated educational resources and consolidated travel metrics for their companies. It also guarantees discounts on both business and personal travel for managers and employees, and awards an automatic upgrade to IHG One Rewards Silver Elite status after the first IHG Business Edge stay.
Through IHG Business Edge, companies can secure discounts at more than 6,000 participating IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide, making the combination of refreshed suite designs and program benefits especially useful for business travelers seeking consistency and value.
To enroll in or access IHG Business Edge, visit businessedge.ihg.com and log into your company portal if you are already a member.