Residence Inn by Marriott

What Residence Inn by Marriott does

Residence Inn by Marriott is an extended-stay hotel brand founded in 1975 by Marriott Corporation (now Marriott International, Inc., NYSE: MAR) and headquartered within the parent company's U.S.-domiciled operations. The brand serves travelers requiring accommodations longer than typical hotel stays — including extended business travel, corporate relocations, project-based assignments, family visits, and vacation stays needing kitchen facilities — by offering spacious suites with separate living and sleeping areas, full in-suite kitchens, complimentary hot breakfast, fitness centers, evening social hours, and pet-friendly options at many locations.

The brand's core product is the apartment-style suite experience itself, operated under Marriott's franchise and management agreement model. Underlying technology consists of Marriott's digital booking and loyalty infrastructure, including the Marriott.com platform, the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app, and the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program that integrates 30+ hotel brands. No proprietary AI features, APIs, SDKs, or third-party integrations specific to Residence Inn are disclosed in the available data.

Residence Inn generates revenue primarily through nightly room and suite rates for extended stays, with rates varying by location, season, and duration. Extended-stay discounts and Marriott Bonvoy point redemption may apply, and corporate and group rates are available through Marriott's small/midsize business programs and travel professional channels. The brand is distributed globally across the Americas (USA), Europe (UK, France, Italy), and Asia (Japan), and is positioned within Marriott International's 'longer stays' portfolio segment alongside TownePlace Suites, Element Hotels, StudioRes, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, and Homes & Villas. Brand-level revenue is not separately disclosed; financial performance rolls up into Marriott International's consolidated reporting.

Name

Residence Inn by Marriott

Legal name

Marriott International, Inc.

Website

https://residenceinn.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Residence Inn by Marriott is an extended-stay hotel brand founded in 1975 under Marriott International, offering spacious suites with full kitchens for business travelers, corporate relocations, and leisure guests staying five or more nights.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Extended-Stay Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Extended-Stay Hotels (THAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extended-Stay Suites (Kitchenette/All-Suite) (THAGAEAC), Extended-Stay Hotels (THAMAFAD)

Keywords

• Extended stay hotels
• Apartment-style suites
• Long-stay hospitality
• Business travel lodging
• Hotel loyalty programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room/Suite Night Revenue: Residence Inn generates revenue primarily through nightly room rates for extended stay suites. As a Marriott International brand, properties operate under franchise or management agreements with room revenue flowing through Marriott's distribution system including direct bookings, OTAs, and corporate negotiated rates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Residence Inn by Marriott operates an extended-stay hotel brand providing apartment-style suites with separate living and sleeping areas, full in-suite kitchens, complimentary hot breakfast, fitness facilities, and evening social hours. Designed for guests staying five or more nights, the brand serves business travelers on extended assignments, corporate relocations, project-based work, family visits, and leisure travelers needing kitchen and laundry amenities. Properties operate globally under franchise or management agreements as part of Marriott International's portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program.

Product overview

Residence Inn by Marriott is a single, focused hotel brand within the Marriott portfolio, specifically designed for long-stay travelers. Positioned under the 'longer stays' category alongside TownePlace Suites, Element, and other extended-stay properties, it offers apartment-style suites with separate living, sleeping, and kitchen areas. The brand operates as part of the Marriott Bonvoy® loyalty program, allowing members to earn and redeem points across the 30+ hotel brands within the Marriott portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residence Inn by Marriott

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marriott BonvoycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarriott Bonvoy is Marriott International's loyalty program that integrates all 30+ hotel brands including Residence Inn. The program enables members to earn and redeem points across the brand portfolio, access member-only offers and savings, and enjoy benefits like free Wi-Fi, late checkout, and mobile check-in across properties.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Candlewood Suites: IHG's mid-scale extended-stay brand offering studio and one-bedroom suites with full kitchens for longer stays. Targets a slightly more price-sensitive extended-stay traveler than Residence Inn but operates in the same competitive set.
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott: Marriott's own mid-tier extended-stay brand positioned just below Residence Inn in price, with kitchen-equipped suites for 5+ night stays. The closest internal substitute within the parent portfolio and a key benchmark for Residence Inn's positioning decisions.
• Hyatt House: Hyatt's upscale extended-stay brand with residential-style suites, kitchens, and complimentary breakfast. Competes with Residence Inn for upscale extended-stay demand within the World of Hyatt loyalty ecosystem.
• Homewood Suites by Hilton: Hilton's upscale all-suite extended-stay brand with full kitchens, free breakfast, and evening socials — essentially a 1:1 competitor to Residence Inn in positioning, amenities, and target use case. Backed by Hilton Honors loyalty ecosystem.
• Staybridge Suites: IHG's flagship extended-stay brand offering apartment-style suites with full kitchens for 5+ night stays. Closest direct competitor to Residence Inn in target customer (extended-stay business/leisure), product configuration, and loyalty program integration (IHG One Rewards).
• Home2 Suites by Hilton: Hilton's more contemporary, slightly lower-priced extended-stay brand with kitchenettes and modular furniture. Competes directly with Residence Inn for value-conscious extended-stay travelers, particularly within Hilton's distribution network.
• Element Hotels: Marriott's eco-focused extended-stay brand with fully equipped kitchens and healthy lifestyle amenities. Sits in the same 'longer stays' tier as Residence Inn and serves overlapping corporate and project-based demand within Bonvoy.

Broad incumbents

• InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG): Global hospitality group whose extended-stay brands (Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites) directly compete with Residence Inn. Relevant as a broad incumbent benchmark for loyalty-driven extended-stay distribution at scale.
• Hilton Hotels & Resorts: Marriott's closest large-scale competitor, operating a portfolio that includes direct extended-stay competitors (Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites). Comparable in distribution scale, loyalty reach, and corporate travel infrastructure, but offers a broader (non-specialized) brand mix.

Emerging players

• Sonder Holdings: Tech-enabled operator of apartment-style extended-stay accommodations in urban markets. Targets a more design-conscious, tech-forward extended-stay guest than Residence Inn and represents the emerging digitally native challenger in the segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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