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Red Roof opens 700th hotel in Jamaica, NY

Also open is HomeTowne Studios in Tampa, FL, developed by Dhruv Development, headed by Amit Patel

Red Roof opens 700th hotel in Jamaica, NY

RED ROOF UNVEILED its 700th property, the 86-room Red Roof PLUS+ Jamaica in Jamaica, New York. The new-build hotel, owned by Steven Mendel of RiverBrook Hospitality, follows a $20 million investment.

The Jamaica property, featuring a business center and fitness facility, opened alongside the new HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Tampa - Airport in Tampa, Florida, developed by Dhruv Development, headed by CEO Amit Patel and operated by Dhruv Management, led by President and CEO Vijay Patel. It is the first property to employ the new HomeTowne Studios prototype that was introduced in 2021.


“This is a critically important time for our brand as we evolve to meet changing needs and expectations of our franchisees and guests,” said Zack Gharib, Red Roof’s president. “There is continued demand for Red Roof, and [this opening] demonstrates our commitment to elevate the brand and create a consistent experience and great value for our guests, our franchisees and our communities.”

The pet-friendly Jamaica property, located four miles from JFK International Airport, is close to Resorts World Casino, King Manor Museum, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens Zoo, New York Hall of Science, Jamaica Colosseum Mall, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Aqueduct Racetrack and Citi Field.

"These two new property openings are a significant milestone for the company," said Matthew Hostetler, Red Roof’s chief development officer. "Red Roof has become the economy choice for consumers who want clean, comfortable rooms and new properties with all the comforts of home. We offer outstanding brand recognition and an outstanding value proposition for franchisees and guests."

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