MATTHEWS, N.C. – stayAPT Suites, a leader in apartment-style hotel accommodations, is proud to announce the signing of a multi-location franchise agreement with Destiny Partners, LLC/Destiny Hospitality, LLC. This partnership will bring five new stayAPT Suites locations to key markets across Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Reading, York, Bethlehem, and Allentown.

Each stayAPT Suites is designed to offer spacious suites with the comforts of home, making them ideal for all lengths of stay. Whether guests are visiting for a night, a week, or longer, they will enjoy full-sized kitchens equipped with full-sized appliances, dedicated living rooms, and separate bedrooms—offering a unique, apartment-style experience that goes beyond traditional hotel rooms.

Construction will begin in the spring of 2025 on the first stayAPT Suites property in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This new hotel will feature 94 rooms in a four-story prototype, showcasing the brand’s signature design and offering a high standard of comfort for all types of stays.

Our partnership with Destiny Partners marks a significant milestone in stayAPT Suites’ rapid expansion across the United States. This agreement not only further strengthens our national presence but also expands the brand’s footprint further north into Pennsylvania. These new locations will provide travelers with the distinct comfort of a full-size living space—complete with a full kitchen, dedicated living room, and separate bedroom—offering the consistency of a hotel with the livability of an apartment. Gary A. DeLapp, President and CEO of stayAPT Suites

As a mid-scale extended-stay brand, stayAPT Suites stands out in the industry with flexible prototypes suited for diverse markets, a streamlined operating structure, and an efficient labor approach. The brand attracts a broad customer base, including business and leisure travelers, relocating families, medical professionals, and more. By combining the comforts of home with modern hotel amenities, stayAPT Suites redefines the traditional hotel experience, offering flexible accommodations for all lengths of stay.

We’ve evaluated numerous extended stay brands, and what sets stayAPT Suites apart is their skin-in-the-game approach. Their business model, which emphasizes on-site management, a low employee count, and a streamlined amenities approach, offers the highest potential margins in the industry. Additionally, reviews consistently show that guests love their experience. stayAPT Suites has also been flexible in adapting the product to meet our specific needs while maintaining consistency for the guest experience. We believe this model, combined with their spacious suites, will allow stayAPT Suites to capture more than their fair share of the extended stay market, providing a superior experience for guests and excellent financial performance for our investors. Shakher Patel, Co-Founder of Destiny Partners, LLC.

About stayAPT Suites

stayAPT Suites entered the long-term lodging market with an announcement of its new hotel concept in January 2020. The brand, which will have 40 hotels open by the end of March 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 residential, 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.