Red Roof opened its 700th property, a new build in Jamaica, N.Y.
Red Roof's newly constructed 700th property, the 86-room Red Roof PLUS+, located in Jamaica, N.Y., has 100 percent smoke-free rooms, with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-refrigerators and in-room coffee makers. Premium rooms feature an enhanced coffee experience, a snack box, a larger flat-screen TV with 36+ HD channels, Love Your Linens bedding, spa-inspired bathrooms and more. Red Roof PLUS+ Jamaica is a pet-friendly hotel. The new interior corridor Red Roof PLUS+ property has free verified Wi-Fi, a business center, free continental breakfast, free coffee in the lobby, a fitness facility, free parking and paid guest laundry facilities.
"This is a critically important time for our brand as we evolve to meet changing needs and expectations of our franchisees and guests," Red Roof President Zack Gharib said in a statement. "There is continued demand for Red Roof, and these two new property openings demonstrate our commitment to elevate the brand and create a consistent experience and great value for our guests, our franchisees and our communities."
The 86-room Red Roof PLUS+ Jamaica opened following an investment of more than $20 million. The property is owned by Steven Mendel of RiverBrook Hospitality. Mendel is a veteran hotelier with 15 years in the hospitality business. The new hotel is family-friendly, pet-friendly and conveniently located four miles from JFK International Airport. It is located near many Queens landmarks and destinations, including Resorts World Casino, the King Manor Museum, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens Zoo, New York Hall of Science, Jamaica Colosseum Mall, The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Aqueduct Racetrack and Citi Field.