AUSTIN, TEXAS & PARSIPPANY, N.J. –Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced on Thursday (Jun 2) the opening of the first La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites dual-branded hotel concept in Pflugerville, one of Texas’s fastest-growing suburbs. This first-of-its-kind pairing enables owners to reach guests seeking both extended-stay and leisure and business transient accommodations. This dual-brand concept offers thoughtful amenities and friendly service to deliver an exceptional guest experience and value.
This new brand pairing has contributed to 48 hotels in Wyndham’s now record-setting development pipeline of over 1,500 hotels, that include key markets across the country such as Orlando, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; San Antonio, Texas and Yuma, Arizona. La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites target different types of travellers, and this launch provides an opportunity to attract both short and long-term guests for the owners of these new hotels.
The new Pflugerville property has a combined 103 rooms, with 73 featuring La Quinta’s award-winning Del Sol prototype guest room and 30 with the Hawthorn Suite’s new room design. The Hawthorn room design includes modern, fully-equipped kitchens to bring extended-stay guests the comfort and the conveniences of home, while the La Quinta Del Sol prototype features a fresh, stylish, and innovative design, providing guests with comfort and convenience while enabling productivity. The dual-hotel concept is smartly designed to streamline development and operation costs and includes a shared lobby, spacious modern great room, fitness centre, bar, amenities, and back of the house all while appealing to the multiple types of travellers that have an affinity for these brands.
“Pairing our leading upper-midscale La Quinta brand with our benchmark extended-stay Hawthorn Suites brand offers expanded options for travellers and supports developers with operational advantages,” said Krishna Paliwal, Wyndham’s president of La Quinta, Hawthorn Suites and head of architecture, design, and construction. “Opening in Pflugerville is particularly exciting, as the suburb is one that has seen significant business and residential growth in recent years, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyday travellers looking to explore this great destination.”
Ideally situated in Pflugerville’s Stone Hill Town Center, the pet-friendly hotel offers visitors easy access to hometown hotspots such as Typhoon Texas Waterpark, North East Metropolitan Park, and Lake Pflugerville. Just 15 miles northeast of Austin, guests can easily explore the state’s Capitol with a visit to the Austin Zoo, kayak on Lady Bird Lake, ghost hunt through the streets of Austin, or stroll through McKinney Falls State Park. While on the property, guests can enjoy the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, visit the 24-7 fitness centre, delight in complimentary hot breakfast, and find conveniences such as the business centre, convenience store, and laundry facilities.
