ECHO Suites Ranked #1 Extended Stay Hotel Brand by USA TODAY Readers

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has claimed the top three spots in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Extended Stay Hotel Brand, with ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham earning the #1 ranking, followed by Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham and WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham at #2 and #3, respectively.

USA TODAY 10Best Recognition
- #1: ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham
- #2: Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham
- #3: WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham

This makes Wyndham the only major hotel company with top-ranked extended stay brands across economy, midscale, and upscale categories.

ECHO Suites (Economy):
- Launched in 2024, already #1.
- Purpose-built for efficiency: 79% revenue-generating square footage, compact footprint.
- 20+ hotels open, 300+ contracts awarded.

Hawthorn (Midscale):
- Apartment-style accommodations with kitchens.
- Flexible development model (new builds, conversions, dual-brand).
- 100+ hotels globally, strong RevPAR performance.

WaterWalk (Upscale):
- Distinctive LIVE|STAY model: furnished suites for extended stays + unfurnished residences for long-term living.
- 11 U.S. hotels, strong occupancy index (103.2 YTD, ↑5.4% YoY).
- Gen 2.0 prototype designed for efficiency and flexibility.

Why It Matters
Extended stay is one of hospitality’s fastest-growing segments, driven by demand for weeklong to long-term accommodations. Wyndham’s ability to cover all tiers of the market—economy, midscale, upscale—gives it a unique competitive edge.

Takeaway
This recognition underscores Wyndham’s strategic positioning: offering diverse extended stay options for travelers while giving developers efficient, profitable models backed by Wyndham’s scale, technology, and AI-powered tools.