Saturday, June 7, 2025
Avid Hotels by IHG, a leading global hospitality brand with over 6,600 hotels across 20 brands, is excited to announce the opening of its 80th location in Coralville – Iowa City. This marks the second Avid Hotel in Iowa and the fourth dual-branded property alongside Candlewood Suites in the United States, following the brand’s debut prototype in 2021. As the second-largest contributor to IHG’s system size, Avid Hotels stands as the company’s fastest-growing new-build brand. With 131 properties currently in the pipeline, Avid Hotels focuses on delivering high-quality experiences at a fair price, ensuring a restful night’s sleep for all guests while meeting the needs of both travelers and owners.
Karen Gilbride, vice president of avid hotels, Atwell Suites & Garner hotels, said: “avid hotels consistently drive strong commercial results and guest loyalty – reflected in some of the highest guest satisfaction scores within the IHG portfolio. 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.”
The 71-room Avid Hotel Coralville – Iowa City, owned by Westcor JD Royal Hospitality, is ideally situated near the University of Iowa and local attractions such as the Antique Car Museum of Iowa. This hotel is designed to offer guests the signature features they’ve come to love, including well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds and soundproofing for an excellent night’s sleep. It also boasts a spacious fitness center and a revamped complimentary hot breakfast. The new breakfast menu features a diverse range of high-quality offerings, such as scrambled eggs, proteins, potatoes, and premium bean-to-cup coffee, ensuring guests begin their day on the right note.
Mona and Pankaj Patel, Owners, Westcor JD Royal Hospitality commented: “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. 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.”
In addition to the recent opening of Avid Hotel Coralville – Iowa City, several new properties are welcoming guests or are set to open soon:
- Avid Hotel Queretaro Centro Sur, opened in February 2025 under Inmobiliaria Flecha Amarilla, offers 118 rooms. Guests will have easy access to local landmarks like the historic Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and Teatro Metropolitano.
- Avid Hotel Harrisburg NE – Hershey Area, which opened in February 2025 under SNP Management, LLC, features 80 rooms. This hotel is conveniently located near Hersheypark and the famous Hershey’s Chocolate World.
- Avid Hotel Victorville – Hesperia, set to be the brand’s first California location, will open under Score Hospitality Inc. Its prime location provides easy access to Mojave Narrows Regional Park and the iconic Route 66 Museum.
