BWH Hotels grows upscale brands

BWH Hotels expanded its upscale brands in key North America markets with the addition of seven new properties being added to the portfolio in the fourth quarter 2023. Highlights of these recent openings include an oceanfront hotel in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and a historic hotel near the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago.

These additions join the approximately 4,300 hotels and resorts in the BWH Hotels global portfolio and offer unique experiences for travelers across various chain segments. Best Western Premier properties are ideal for worldwide travelers seeking superior accommodations and first-rate amenities, while the BW Signature Collection offers originality and individual personas at each hotel.

“As travelers continue to seek elevated hospitality and unique hotel accommodations, we are thrilled to welcome these remarkable properties to our ever-expanding portfolio,” Brad LeBlanc, SVP and chief development officer for BWH Hotels, said in a statement. “Each of these properties provide a special experience for travelers, while offering a high level of value and service that guests expect.”

The latest additions to the portfolio include:

  • Dayton House Resort, BW Signature Collection, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
  • Eva Hotel Buffalo Airport, BW Signature Collection, Williamsville, N.Y.
  • Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection, San Juan Bautista, Calif.
  • Superior Shores Hotel, BW Signature Collection, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • The Row Hotel, BW Signature Collection, San Jose, Calif.
  • The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection, Chicago