In Brief: Place Hotels has further expanded its presence in Arkansas with the opening of a new property in Jonesboro, marking its second hotel in the state.
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My Place Hotel – Jonesboro, AR – Image Credit My Place Hotels of America
My Place Hotels of America has opened its newest property, My Place Hotel – Jonesboro, AR, marking the brand’s second location in the state. The four‑story, 63‑key hotel expands My Place’s footprint in Arkansas, strengthening its presence in a market defined by steady business, healthcare and long‑term travel demand.
Located at 2905 Gilmore Drive with convenient access to Interstate 555, the property is positioned to serve business travelers, healthcare professionals, construction crews, university visitors, and those looking for a comfortable, reliable stay. The hotel is owned by Mataji LLC.
Designed with the brand’s signature focus on comfort, consistency and functionality, My Place Hotel – Jonesboro, AR, features in-room kitchens, My Store, the 24/7 grab-and-go market, and EV charging stations. The addition of Tesla charging stations further enhances the hotel’s convenience for travelers.
The Richardson Design Partnership, LLC designed the hotel, following My Place Hotels’ prototypical standards.
The hotel sits near several of the region’s largest employers and institutions, including Arkansas State University, St. Bernards Medical Center, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, and a cluster of industrial and manufacturing facilities.
“Jonesboro represents the kind of high‑demand market where My Place continues to grow,” said Ryan Rivett, co-founder and CEO of My Place Hotels. “With strong activity across healthcare, education and industrial work, Jonesboro is a great fit for our extended-stay model. We’re excited to expand our presence in Arkansas and the Southeast, and bring a reliable, modern extended-stay option to travelers looking for comfort and convenience.”
About My Place Hotels of America, LLC
My Place Hotels of America, LLC (“My Place Hotels”) is an extended-stay hotel franchisor focusing on franchising clean and comfortable hotels with modern rooms, amenities, and excellent customer service, all at an affordable price. Based in Aberdeen, SD, the company has an established presence across 31 states with over 120 hotels in the pipeline, offering two hotel brand options to current and potential franchisees. For more information on franchising with My Place Hotels, please visit myplacehotels.com/franchising or contact EVP of Franchise Development Terry Kline at terry.kline“at”myplacehotels.com.
About Mataji LLC
Mataji LLC is a family‑owned hospitality company with more than 40 years of industry experience spanning hotel ownership, operations and asset management. Leveraging its multigenerational foundation in the lodging sector, Mataji LLC develops well‑located, efficiently operated properties in markets with sustained demand drivers. The company continues to grow its portfolio while staying committed to operational excellence and long‑term value creation through thoughtful development practices and strategic site selection.
