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avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts
avid hotels by IHG has opened its 80th hotel, located in Coralville, Iowa, marking a significant expansion milestone for the brand.
avid hotels by IHG has officially opened its 80th property, the avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City. The hotel, owned by Westcor JD Royal Hospitality, features 71 rooms near the University of Iowa and local attractions such as the Antique Car Museum of Iowa. The hotel is designed to cater to both short-term and extended-stay guests, offering amenities that align with the brand’s standards, including sound-reducing rooms, a large fitness center, and a complimentary breakfast with various options.
This opening also represents the fourth instance in the United States where avid hotels and Candlewood Suites have been combined into a dual-branded property, a concept first introduced in 2021. The Coralville location is one of the largest of its kind in the country, emphasizing a design that meets diverse guest needs.
In addition to the Coralville – Iowa City location, avid hotels has recently opened other new properties and announced upcoming locations. In February 2025, the avid hotel Queretaro Centro Sur was inaugurated under the management of Inmobiliaria Flecha Amarilla, featuring 118 guestrooms and proximity to significant local sites like the historic Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro. Another February opening includes the 80-room avid hotel Harrisburg NE – Hershey Area, managed by SNP Management, LLC, located near Hersheypark and Hershey’s Chocolate World.
Furthermore, avid hotels is set to expand into California with the upcoming opening of avid hotel Victorville – Hesperia, managed by Score Hospitality Inc. This property will offer easy access to Mojave Narrows Regional Park and the Route 66 Museum, marking the brand’s first venture into the state.
With 131 hotels currently in the pipeline, avid hotels continues to be a significant growth driver for IHG.
