3H Group and LBA Hospitality Lead Hyatt Studios Project
Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillmans Corner is now open in Mobile, Alabama. The apartment-style hotel, which had a soft opening in February, was developed and franchised by 3H Group and is managed by LBA Hospitality.
Chattanooga, Tennessee-based 3H Group is led by President and CEO Hiren Desai, while Dothan, Alabama-based LBA Hospitality is headed by President Beau Benton.
Hiren Desai, 3H Group's president and CEO.
“As the first developer to break ground on a Hyatt Studios hotel and now the first to open one, we’ve seen firsthand how this brand fills a critical gap in the extended-stay space,” said Desai. “The Hyatt Studios brand offers a smart, efficient design and a flexible operating model that resonates with both guests and owners. Its focus on quality extended-stay experiences, paired with Hyatt’s strong support and reputation, made it a compelling investment for us, and we’re excited to continue growing with additional Hyatt Studios projects in the future.”
The hotel, located in Tillmans Corner less than 10 miles from Mobile International Airport, provides access to downtown Mobile and the Gulf Coast, the statement said. It also is near the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, GulfQuest National Maritime Museum, Bellingrath Gardens and the Mobile Carnival Museum.
The new hotel offers 122 studio suites with a fitness studio and an outdoor patio, the statement said. The Hyatt Studios brand also provides EV charging stations at all locations. Dan Hansen, global head of Hyatt Studios, said the new hotel’s opening marks a milestone in expanding extended-stay accommodations.
“This is just the beginning for the Hyatt Studios brand, which has generated enthusiasm among hotel owners and developers,” he said. “We’re proud to celebrate the grand opening with 3H Group and LBA Hospitality, whose dedication has brought the Hyatt Studios vision to life.”
Hyatt plans to have 40 Hyatt Studios operational by 2027, the statement said. In February, Hyatt launched Hyatt Select, a select-service brand for transient guests and conversions, expanding its upper-midscale segment in the Americas ahead of global rollout.
Meanwhile, 3H Group is advancing Hyatt Studios projects in Huntsville, Alabama, and Jacksonville, Florida, the statement said. The company is developing a Caption by Hyatt hotel in Chattanooga set to open in 2026. It recently acquired Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore, which will be renovated, and is building dual-brand Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in East Nashville, Tennessee.
In November, 3H Group and LBA Hospitality opened their first dual-branded IHG hotels in Chattanooga—Candlewood Suites Chattanooga East and Holiday Inn Express Chattanooga East—adding 154 rooms to the market.
