MATTHEWS, N.C. — stayAPT Suites, the innovative apartment-style hotel brand, has officially opened its 40th hotel, reaching the milestone in just five years. To mark the achievement, the fast-growing extended-stay brand is doubling down on what matters most: community. Through its new 40 Acts of Kindness campaign, each stayAPT location will carry out a meaningful act of giving — from donating school supplies to military families in Fayetteville, N.C., providing breakfast for first responders in Ocala, Florida, to delivering essentials to animal shelters in Louisiana.
“Reaching 40 hotels in just five years is a proud moment for our team and our franchise partners,” said Gary A. DeLapp, president and CEO of stayAPT Suites. “Our unique apartment-style concept continues to resonate with travelers, and together we’re proving that growth and giving back can go hand in hand.”
Founded in January 2020, stayAPT Suites has more than doubled its footprint in the past 20 months, opening 25 new properties. Hotel brands often tout rapid growth, but few new entrants reach 40 openings within five years — particularly with all-new construction. In comparison, many emerging extended-stay concepts take a decade or more to hit that mark. stayAPT Suites’ trajectory underscores both the strength of its franchise partnerships and the appeal of its apartment-style design.
The brand’s rapid expansion is fueled by its innovative residential-style layout — each suite is approximately 500 square feet with a living room, full kitchen, and separate bedroom — paired with a streamlined operating model that benefits owners and guests alike. stayAPT Suites also prides itself on its owner-operator mindset, benefitting from a highly efficient labor model that optimizes operations. This approach allows the brand to stand out in a crowded market, offering a seamless blend of apartment-style amenities with the flexibility of a hotel.
With committed franchise partners and a growing pipeline, stayAPT Suites is poised to continue bringing its differentiated extended-stay experience to communities nationwide.
For more information about stayAPT Suites and its innovative approach to extended stay lodging, please visit www.stayapt.com.
stayAPT Suites entered the long-term lodging market with an announcement of its new hotel concept in January 2020. The brand, which celebrated its 40th hotel opening in April 2025, offers guests an experience not yet seen in its category. The room layout for each 500-square-foot suite was intentionally designed to feel apartment-style with a dedicated living room, a full kitchen, and a separate bedroom. With a strong corporate financial backing and an experienced executive team in place, the Matthews, North Carolina-based chain is committed to building a portfolio of corporate-owned hotels, in addition to franchising. Learn more at www.stayAPT.com, and follow along with the company’s 40 Acts of Kindness initiative.