COLUMBUS, OHIO - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the dual-branded HomeTowne Studios® Auburn Hills and Red Roof Inn® Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich., and the dual-branded HomeTowne Studios Flint and Red Roof Inn Flint in Flint, Mich.

The properties are owned by Akram Namou and subsidiaries, who invested about $1.8 million in the renovation of the Auburn Hills properties and about $1.75 million in the renovation of the Flint properties. Namou also owns dual-branded Red Roof properties in Southfield, Mich.

The HomeTowne Studios Auburn Hills is a 65-room extended-stay hotel that offers kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, microwaves, stove tops, and activity tables with chairs. The hotel also offers weekly housekeeping and kitchen kits available for purchase at the front desk.

The Red Roof Inn Auburn Hills is a 53-room hotel located adjacent to the HomeTowne Studios property and the two hotels offer free Wi-Fi, coin laundry, free coffee in the lobby, free long-distance calling, a fitness facility, free grab-and-go breakfast and a seasonal pool.

As part of the conversion to Red Roof properties, both Auburn Hills hotels received an enhanced entry façade, new exterior paint and signage, new lobby furniture, refreshed guestroom furniture and new ice and vending machines.

The HomeTowne Studios Auburn Hills and Red Roof Inn Auburn Hills are located near a number of area landmarks and destinations, including Oakland University, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Pontiac General Hospital, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan, SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium and Troy Historic Village. Oakland County International Airport (PTK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are a short drive away.

The HomeTowne Studios Flint is a 50-room extended-stay hotel that offers kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, microwaves, stove tops, and activity tables with chairs. The hotel also offers weekly housekeeping and kitchen kits available for purchase at the front desk.

The Red Roof Inn Flint is a 41-room hotel located adjacent to the HomeTowne Studios property and the two hotels offer free Wi-Fi, coin laundry, free coffee in the lobby, a business center, free long-distance calling, a fitness facility, an indoor hot tub and a pool.

As part of the conversion to Red Roof properties, both Flint hotels received new signage, new exterior paint, updated public restrooms, new ice and vending machines and new lobby furniture.

The HomeTowne Studios Flint and Red Roof Inn Flint are located near a number of area landmarks and destinations, including Flushing Valley Golf Club, Hurley Medical Center, Flint Children's Museum, Kettering University and the University of Michigan-Flint. Bishop International Airport (FNT), MBS International Airport (MBS), Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET) are a short drive away.

The Auburn Hills and Flint HomeTowne Studios and Red Roof Inn properties participate in RediRewards® from Red Roof that goes beyond free nights with benefits members can use every day! Members may use their RediPoints on the RediShop catalog for gift cards and/or other merchandise; RediSave 30% on their room rate when they combine points with other payment; and have RediAccess to discount coupons across thousands of retail, entertainment and service categories. The HomeTowne Studios and Red Roof Inn properties in Auburn Hills and Flint also participate in Red Roof's RediClean® program, designed to help keep guests and staff safe.

About Red Roof ®

Red Roof is an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, recognized for creating the innovative Upscale Economy® segment, serving millions of guests each year. Red Roof's portfolio of brands includes Red Roof Inn® and Red Roof PLUS+®, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®, The Red Collection®, and Red Roof's dual-branded properties. Red Roof has over 60,000 rooms in nearly 700 properties in the U.S. and internationally in Japan. For more information, visit redroof.com or download Red Roof's free app for iOS and Android devices. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit redrooffranchising.com.

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Elaine Simon
Red Roof