BWH Hotels has opened the first @HOME by Best Western property in the Southeast, bringing its extended-stay brand to McDonough, Ga., south of Atlanta. The newly built hotel is a five-story, 128-suite development designed to serve business travelers, project-based workers and guests seeking longer-term accommodations.
Developed by Raj Patel and Apsilon Hotels, the property is located along the Interstate 75 corridor in one of Georgia's fastest-growing logistics and industrial markets. According to the company, the location was selected because of the area's economic growth and demand from business, logistics and long-term travelers.
"The opening of the first @HOME by Best Western hotel in Georgia and throughout the Southeast marks a significant milestone for the extended-stay brand," Raj Patel, CEO of Apsilon Hotels, said in a statement. "Selecting McDonough for this project was a strategic choice driven by the area's robust economic growth along the I-75 corridor and strong demand from business, logistics and long-term travelers."
Located off Exit 216 on Interstate 75, the hotel provides convenient access to major industrial and distribution facilities, Norfolk Southern's corporate training center, downtown McDonough and Atlanta Motor Speedway. BWH Hotels said the property is positioned to support workforce housing needs, employee relocations, training programs and other long-term lodging demand.
Suites include full kitchens and dedicated workspaces, while amenities feature guest laundry, a fitness center, a lobby market and on-site storage lockers for extended-stay guests. The hotel also has EV charging stations, pet-friendly accommodations and oversized parking spaces designed to accommodate trucks and RVs.
The opening represents the second @HOME by Best Western property in the United States, following the brand's debut in St. George, Utah. BWH Hotels also recently opened a location in Walkerton, Ontario, and expects another Atlanta-area property in Fairburn, Ga., also developed by Apsilon Hotels, to open in 2027.
BWH Hotels said its global extended-stay pipeline is projected to reach 34 hotels and 2,791 rooms by the end of 2026.
"Extended-stay remains one of the most resilient and attractive segments in hospitality, and @HOME by Best Western is proving to be a powerful growth vehicle for our developers," said Brad LeBlanc, senior vice president and chief development officer for BWH Hotels. "With a growing global pipeline and strong interest across multiple markets, we're building a brand that delivers what today's guests want and what owners need."