LivAway Suites and West77 Partners have broken ground on a new extended-stay hotel in Tolleson, Ariz., the first step in an expansion plan for the Phoenix metropolitan area. This development is part of a broader strategy to introduce multiple locations across the market.
With six planned LivAway Suites locations breaking ground in Arizona during 2025, West77 Partners and LivAway Suites view the state as a region with significant growth potential. West77 Partners expects its newly established Phoenix-area office (announced in September) to accelerate the growth of LivAway Suites and expand its regional footprint.
"We're thrilled to be bringing LivAway Suites to the Phoenix market,” Dan Barrett, president of West77 Partners, said in a statement. “The state of Arizona, in general, has a growing demand for extended-stay hotels due to diverse industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and more.”
The Tolleson area is home to large hospitals like Banner Estrella Medical Center and Valleywise Behavioral Health Center, which attract traveling medical professionals and families who need long-term stays. Luke Air Force Base, 12 miles away, draws military personnel and contractors. Additionally, the area is home to major distribution centers, including Amazon, Target, Costco and PepsiCo, which bring business travelers and employees to the area for prolonged visits.
"We recognize that each new site is not just another dot on a map; it signifies community investment within and a genuine connection to each market we enter," Barrett said. "We are crafting environments where travelers find a home-like reprieve amidst unfamiliar settings."
According to company executives, more than $250 million has been deployed into LivAway Suites locations around the country over the past 18 months, and another $500 million will be allocated to new LivAway Suites locations over the next two years. Approximately $100 million of that is expected to occur in the state of Arizona alone.
"From establishing offices in Phoenix to our aggressive expansion plans throughout the state, we are all in on Arizona," said Kevin Dailey, chief operating officer of LivAway Suites. "We plan to methodically expand LivAway Suites around the state while delivering premium extended-stay experiences at attainable prices for guests who want both comfort and value."
Per company press releases, LivAway Suites expects to reach 50 locations open or under construction nationwide by late 2026.