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BWH Hotels opens properties in Texas and Tennessee

Both hotels recently underwent major renovations

BWH Hotels opens properties in Texas and Tennessee

BWH HOTELS RECENTLY added multiple new properties across the U.S. The new additions include West Inn & Suites in Lubbock, Texas, owned by Tariq Farooq, and SureStay Plus in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, owned by Balvant Jariwala.

Lubbock West Inn & Suites


The 75-room West Inn & Suites, in Lubbock recently completed a renovation of all guest rooms and common areas. It is near local attractions such as Main Event, Adventure Park, the Museum of Texas, Texas Tech University and McPherson Cellars Winery. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and spa, a fitness center and a meeting space.

“We are excited to have guests come and enjoy the outstanding amenities, central location and value of our newly renovated hotel,” Farooq said. “Ranked in the top 100 best cities to live in for 2023, Lubbock is home to a host of dynamic and diverse attractions for guests to explore.”

The SureStay Plus, Pigeon Forge

The 65-room SureStay Plus hotel in Pigeon Forge also has undergone a $6 million reconstruction. The property is near attractions such as Dollywood, Dolly Parton's Stampede dinner show, Old Mill Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and neighboring cities Gatlinburg and Sevierville.

Hotel amenities include a business center with complimentary printing services.

“Our newly redone hotel offers extraordinary comfort and convenience for both business and leisure travellers staying in Pigeon Forge,” Jariwala said.

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