avid hotels by IHG opens its 80th property with avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City. This marks the brand’s second property in Iowa and the fourth dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites in the U.S., following the prototype’s launch in 2021. As IHG’s second-largest contributor to system size, avid hotels is the company’s fastest-growing new-build brand. The brand has 131 hotels in the pipeline*.
“avid hotels consistently drive strong commercial results and guest loyalty – reflected in some of the highest guest satisfaction scores within the IHG portfolio," Karen Gilbride, vice president of avid hotels, Atwell Suites & Garner hotels, said in a statement. "Its approach is simple, yet effective. Since opening our first property in 2018, we’ve grown to 80 hotels and are accelerating our momentum — expanding into new markets and strengthening our presence in existing ones. It’s clear that our ‘just right’ strategy continues to resonate with both guests and owners. Looking ahead, we remain focused on enhancing owner returns and elevating the guest experience wherever possible. One key initiative for this year is our revamped breakfast offering, delivering more of what our guests want at a reduced operating cost to owners, which we’re excited to roll out at avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City.”
Owned by Westcor JD Royal Hospitality, the 71-room avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City is centrally located near the University of Iowa and attractions like the Antique Car Museum of Iowa. The hotel has a large fitness center and a reimagined complimentary fresh, hot breakfast.
“We’re proud to introduce the first avid and Candlewood Suites dual-brand property to Coralville as this hotel is one of the largest of its kind in the United States," Mona and Pankaj Patel, owners, Westcor JD Royal Hospitality said. "This modern pairing is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of both short-term and extended-stay guests, delivering a stay that feels just right. At avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City, every detail is focused on the all-important essentials – no matter where your travels take you.”
Along with avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City, other recent openings and locations that will soon welcome guests include:
Opened in February 2025 under the operation of Inmobiliaria Flecha Amarilla, avid hotel Queretaro Centro Sur has 118 guestrooms. Here, guests can enjoy convenient access to notable local attractions, including the historic Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and the Teatro Metropolitano.
The 80-room avid hotel Harrisburg NE – Hershey Area, also opened in February 2025, under SNP Management, LLC, is within easy reach of Hersheypark and the iconic Hershey's Chocolate World.
Set to become the brand’s first location in California, avid hotel Victorville – Hesperia will open under Score Hospitality Inc. Its prime location has access to Mojave Narrows Regional Park and the iconic Route 66 Museum.