U.S. Hotel Industry Sees Modest Growth as Key Markets Drive Gains for Week Ending 17 January

• U.S. hotel occupancy, average daily rates, and revenue per available room all saw year-over-year increases for the week ending January 17, 2026.
• Major events and local market trends drove significant performance gains in cities such as Miami, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia.

The U.S. hotel industry posted positive results for the week ending January 17, 2026, according to the latest data from CoStar. Compared to the same week in 2025, hotels nationwide experienced small but notable increases in key performance metrics.

National occupancy reached 56.1%, up 0.7% from the previous year. The average daily rate (ADR) climbed 0.9% to $157.21, while revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 1.6% to $88.19.

Several major markets stood out for their strong performance. Minneapolis led the country with a 12.2% jump in occupancy to 51.6% and posted the second-highest RevPAR growth at 17.4%, bringing it to $63.93. Miami saw the largest ADR increase, up 11.8% to $287.54, driven by the influx of visitors for the College Football Playoff National Championship. Philadelphia recorded the highest RevPAR surge, up 21.8% to $86.68.

Overall, 16 of the Top 25 U.S. hotel markets enjoyed RevPAR growth, signaling steady demand in many urban destinations.

However, not all cities fared as well. Washington, D.C. experienced the steepest declines, with ADR dropping 31.3% and RevPAR falling 32.1% to $93.43. These decreases are attributed to challenging comparisons with last year’s Presidential Inauguration, which had significantly boosted hotel performance in the capital.

The latest data suggests that while the U.S. hotel industry continues to recover and grow, market-specific events and local factors remain key drivers of hotel performance nationwide.