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ESA Premier Suites opens in Charlottesville, VA

It doubled its number of franchise owners across all brands in 2024

Exterior of Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Charlottesville, a four-story, 92-room hotel in Virginia, designed for extended stays in the USA hospitality sector

Mitesh Amin-led KARA Hospitality recently opened the 92-room, four-story Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Charlottesville.

Vishnu Rageev R.
By Vishnu Rageev R.May 08, 2025
Vishnu Rageev R.

Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. Before joining Asian Media Group in 2022, he worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications in India. His coverage includes industry analysis, market trends and corporate developments, focusing on retail, real estate and hospitality. As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality, he covers the U.S. hospitality industry. He is from Kerala, a state in South India.

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Extended Stay America Premier Suites Debuts in Charlottesville

Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Charlottesville is now open in Charlottesville, Virginia. The four-story, 92-room property was developed and is managed by KARA Hospitality, with Mitesh Amin as managing partner.

ESA doubled its number of franchise owners across its brands in 2024, with this project marking KARA Hospitality’s fourth new construction, the company said in a statement.

"We are excited to expand KARA Hospitality's portfolio with this new property in Charlottesville, Virginia," said Amin. "Charlottesville is a vibrant community, and this new Extended Stay America Premier Suites will offer business, university, and leisure travelers a balance of comfort, convenience, and affordability. With thoughtful amenities and a welcoming environment, we look forward to serving guests seeking extended stay accommodations that feel like home."

The Charlottesville hotel features a 24-hour fitness room and other amenities, catering to long-term business travelers, contractors, and those seeking temporary housing, the statement said. It is near the University of Virginia, UVA Hospital, National Ground Intelligence Center, and local sites including Monticello and the Monticello Wine Trail.

Mark Williams, managing director of franchise development at ESA, said demand for extended stay accommodations continues to grow.

"This opening reflects our commitment to working with experienced developers like KARA Hospitality, who share our mission of providing travelers with accommodations that support their extended stay needs,” he said.

In addition to the Charlottesville property, KARA has developed ESA Premier Suites in Colonial Heights, Fredericksburg, and Harrisonburg, Virginia, and is planning a Premier Suites in the Roanoke area.


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