stayAPT Suites signs a multi-location franchise agreement with Destiny Partners, LLC/Destiny Hospitality, LLC. This partnership will bring five new stayAPT Suites locations to markets across Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Reading, York, Bethlehem and Allentown.
Each stayAPT Suites is designed to have spacious suites with full-sized kitchens equipped with full-sized appliances, dedicated living rooms and separate bedrooms.
Construction will begin in the spring 2025 on the first stayAPT Suites property in Lancaster, Pa. This new hotel will have 94 rooms in a four-story prototype, showcasing the brand's signature design and offering a high standard of comfort for all types of stays.
“Our partnership with Destiny Partners marks a significant milestone in stayAPT Suites’ rapid expansion across the United States,” Gary DeLapp, president and CEO of stayAPT Suites, said in a statement. “This agreement not only further strengthens our national presence but also expands the brand’s footprint further north into Pennsylvania. These new locations will provide travelers with the distinct comfort of a full-size living space—complete with a full kitchen, dedicated living room, and separate bedroom—offering the consistency of a hotel with the livability of an apartment.”
“We’ve evaluated numerous extended stay brands, and what sets stayAPT Suites apart is their skin-in-the-game approach,” said Shakher Patel, co-founder of Destiny Partners. “Their business model, which emphasizes on-site management, a low employee count, and a streamlined amenities approach, offers the highest potential margins in the industry. Additionally, reviews consistently show that guests love their experience. stayAPT Suites has also been flexible in adapting the product to meet our specific needs while maintaining consistency for the guest experience. We believe this model, combined with their spacious suites, will allow stayAPT Suites to capture more than their fair share of the extended stay market, providing a superior experience for guests and excellent financial performance for our investors.”