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Now Open in Chesapeake, VA!

Posted by vpfsnews on October 21, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Value Place is pleased to announce that we just opened our first Virginia location in Chesapeake, which is just south of Norfolk.  Two other Value Place properties in Virginia are currently under construction and will open in the coming months.  These properties are in the Richmond area and in Gainesville (Washington D.C. area).   

 

Looking to Take a Fall Vacation?

Chesapeake is a great place to celebrate the change of seasons!  Chesapeake is just 20 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 15 minutes from downtown Norfolk, and 45 minutes from historic Colonial Williamsburg or the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

 

Visit http://www.visitchesapeake.com to learn more about Chesapeake and the dozens of fun things to do while there.

 

Need clean, secure, affordable accommodations?  Rates in Chesapeake start at just $219 for a week!  Visit ValuePlace.com or call 800-ValuePlace to make a reservation.

 

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Have you ever visited Chesapeake or the surrounding area?  What fun things did you do while you were in the area?  Leave a comment and share.

Opening Soon - 3rd Columbus, OH, Location

Posted by vpfsnews on October 15, 2009 at 8:34 PM

As reported in the Orlando Business Journal, Value Place will soon open its third extended stay property in the Columbus, OH, area at the intersection of I-71 and Dublin-Granville. 

 

The hotel is being built by Value Place's largest franchisee, Orlando-based Liberty Investment Properties Inc.  This is Liberty's 24th Value Place property.

 

The extended stay property is scheduled to open just before Thanksgiving.  For more information on Value Place or to make a reservation, visit ValuePlace.com


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1st California Location Now Open in Sacramento!

Posted by vpfsnews on October 9, 2009 at 9:44 PM

Value Place is excited to announce the opening of our first California property at 7789 La Mancha Way, in Sacramento. The property is located at Highway 99 and Mack Road in Sacramento. 

Value Place franchisee and developer for this project is Pegasus Group of Walnut Creek, California. Pegasus Group has substantial experience in the real estate business over the past 27 years. Pegasus Group operates self storage properties, marinas, mobile home parks, and industrial and office buildings throughout the United States.

"Consumers are always looking for the best deal but don't want to sacrifice quality for a lower price point. Value Place is able to offer just that: a clean, comfortable, safe room at an extremely affordable price," said Tim Davis, Managing General Partner.  "We will be the first location in the market, and we believe Value Place is a much-needed concept that Sacramento consumers will embrace right away."

 

Visit ValuePlace.com for more information and to make a reservation.  Reservations may also be made by calling 800-ValuePlace.

 

Looking for vacation ideas?  Sacramento would be a great place to visit!  Check out the following sites for ideas on fun, affordable things to do in the area:

 

The Sacramento Visitor's Bureau's List of Things to Do


50 Things You Must Do in Sacramento


List of Free Things to Do - by Free-Attractions.com

 

Have you been to Sacramento before?  What things would you recommend that a visitor see and do?  Leave a comment and share your ideas.

Value Place - Albuquerque Partners with New Mexico Veterans' Integration Center

Posted by vpfsnews on October 7, 2009 at 10:06 AM

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Value Place is pleased to announce a new partnership with the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services to provide transitional lodging for veterans and their families. 

 

The Albuquerque Value Place is now setting aside 55 of its 121 rooms for veterans who participate in programs offered by the New Mexico Veterans' Integration Center.  This unique private company and Veterans' Administration partnership is the first of its kind in the nation.

 

"This will mean a significant upgrade for the veterans and their families," said John Garcia, Secretary of New Mexico Veterans' Affairs.  "The Integration Center will continue its mission to serve these families, but in a bigger and more modern facility."

 

The New Mexico Veterans' Integration Center offers a variety of services to its participants, including healthcare screening, counseling and job training.  All programs are designed to help participants fully assimilate to civilian life.  It is the only such veterans' facility in the country.

 

A Value Place - Veterans' Integration Center partnership kick-off event was recently held at the Albuquerque Value Place.  Among those attending the event were Secretary Garcia; Senator Tim Keller (D-NM); Representative Martin Heinrich (D-NM); and NM Senator Tom Udall (D-NM). 

 

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David Johnston, COO for one of Value Place's largest franchise groups, Quanah Hospitality Partners, and George Houser, Value Place Property Manager, also attended the event.  Johnston and Houser were both instrumental in initiating and solidifying the partnership, and were recognized for their efforts to do so. 

 

"We are extremely honored to have this opportunity to help these veterans in their time of need," said Johnston, a veteran himself who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  "It's the least we can do for the men and women who've served our country.  It's our way of now serving them," he said.

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Coming Soon to a City Near You

Posted by vpfsnews on October 2, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Here's an interesting fact for you... According to an article printed in the August edition of "Hotel Business," there are 7,062 new economy hotel rooms being built in the U.S.   Value Place is currently building 1,445 rooms, which amounts to around 20% of all economy rooms under construction in America today! 

 

So, where are all those Value Place rooms being built, and when will they open?  Check out the list below, and keep an eye on the locations page on ValuePlace.com for the latest property opening information:

 

Value Place Properties Are Now Under Construction In:

 

 

Opening in October:

Sacramento, CA

Columbus, OH (3rd location in this area)

Norfolk, VA - Chesapeake

Midland - Odessa, TX

Baton Rouge, LA

 

Opening in December:

Richmond, VA - Colonial Heights

Greensboro, NC - Thomasville

Raleigh, NC - Garner

Washington D.C. - Gainesville, VA

Baton Rouge, LA - Harells Ferry

Charlotte, NC - Gastonia

Cleveland, OH - Avon

 

Opening in January:

Raleigh, NC (Apex)

 

Opening in March:

Allentown, PA

Las Vegas, NV

 

Opening in May:

Colorado Springs, CO (2nd location in this area)

 

Opening in June:

New Orleans, LA (Algiers)

Now Open in Omaha, NE / Council Bluffs, IA

Posted by vpfsnews on September 24, 2009 at 9:06 PM

Over the past few months we've received several questions from bloggers who wanted to know when our Council Bluffs, IA, Value Place property was going to open.

 

We're pleased to report that the property is now open, and the team is ready to welcome you as their guest!  Click here to make a reservation.

 

Looking for things to do while in Council Bluffs?  Check out the following links:

 

Official Travel Site:

http://www.councilbluffsiowa.com/convention_and_visitors/visitors/

 

Article covering fun & free things to do in Council Bluffs:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1959746/things_to_do_in_council_bluffs_iowa.html?cat=16

 

Site that outlines Council Bluffs' history, attractions, and everything else you'd ever want to know about the city:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_Bluffs,_Iowa

 

 

For more information on Value Place property openings, visit ValuePlace.com.

Nearly 160 Properties & 12 More Opening through Year's End

Posted by vpfsnews on September 21, 2009 at 9:11 AM

Traveling this fall, or thinking about escaping the cold for the entire winter?  No matter the reason for your trip, we invite you to check out Value Place.  We have nearly 160 properties open in 26 states, and several more will open through the year's end in the following cities:

 

Late September Openings:

Sacramento, CA

 

October Openings:

Columbus, OH (third location in this area)

Norfolk, VA - Chesapeake

Midland - Odessa, TX

Baton Rouge, LA

 

December Openings:

Richmond, VA - Colonial Heights


Greensboro, NC - Thomasville


Raleigh, NC - Garner


Washington D.C. - Gainesville, VA


Baton Rouge, LA - Harells Ferry


Charlotte, NC - Gastonia


Cleveland, OH - Avon

 

Keep up to date on latest property openings by visiting the locations section on ValuePlace.com.  We hope to see you in one of our properties soon! 


If you do plan to stay with us, leave a comment and let us know the reason for your trip.  We'd enjoy hearing from you!

Now Open in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA!

Posted by vpfsnews on September 14, 2009 at 2:01 PM

As recently reported in the Shreveport Times, Value Place just opened the doors of one of its newest properties in Bossier City, LA.  The hotel is Value Place's 156th property nationwide. 

 

In just two weeks, the hotel was more than 80% full.  In this economy, most other hotels are struggling to maintain a 65% occupancy mark.  Why the difference?

 

As Value Place president and chief operating officer Philip Sanford stated in a recent press release, "Guests embrace our concept because Value Place provides just the essentials in an ultra-clean, secure environment, and we offer it at a quality and price that can't be beat.

 

Sanford went on to say, "Now more than ever, people are willing to forego services and fancy amenities in exchange for a lower rate; however, they are not willing to sacrifice quality.  We've figured out the delicate balance between those forces, and that is why Value Place continues to grow and see record performance year after year."

 

Lower Cost, Cleaner, Safer, Simpler.  Check out the Value Place difference at Value Place.com. 

 

If you've been a guest at any of our Value Place properties, leave a comment and let us know about your stay. 


P.S.  We've selected the winner of the Value Place Back-to-School on a Budget Contest, and are attempting to get in touch with her.  Stay tuned to see who our winner is!

Hotel/Apartment Fusion

Posted by vpfsnews on August 13, 2009 at 3:13 PM

What exactly is Value Place?  We hear that a lot.  "Call it what you like, frugal consumers recognize this Place as a good Value."

 

That's according to Laurel Keller, a Senior Associate with Hotel and Leisure Advisors.  She recently published a thorough review of the Value Place concept and Brand titled, "Value Place - A Hotel / Apartment Fusion.  The Value Place Franchise Model is Carving a Distinctive Niche in the Extended Stay Hotel Market."

 

Included in her review is:

- An introduction to the Value Place concept

- Property details and amenities

- Overview of the Value Place customer

- Benefits of the Brand

- Challenges of the Brand

- Fiscal Performance and comparison to other brands

 

Check out the article on Hotel Online.

 

For more information on Value Place, and to make a reservation, visit ValuePlace.com.

150th Value Place Opening Event in Knoxville, TN, a Great Success

Posted by vpfsnews on August 3, 2009 at 2:06 PM

Last Thursday, July 30, Value Place hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting event at our 150th property in Knoxville, TN, located at 4412 Singleton Station Road. 


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This is the first of five Value Place economy extended stay hotels that are planned for the Knoxville area.

 

A crowd of Value Place guests, employees and community leaders gathered for the celebration.  Additionally, six potential investors who are interested in franchise opportunities met with company officials to discuss the Value Place Brand and available markets.


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The Knoxville Value Place is owned and operated by Evan Carzis, an architect and real estate developer, and Bill Davidson, former principal with Foodtown Supermarkets and the founder of Pet Food Giant.  

 

Media Coverage from the Event:

The Knoxville Sentinel published a feature story on the front page of its Business Section.  Read the story online at http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jul/30/lodging-chain-opens-in-knox/. 

 

The Blount County Daily Times, a local TV station and DailyFranchiseNews.com also covered the event.

 

Looking for a franchise opportunity?

Value Place could be for you.  Read our June 30 post and contact Gina McKee, Vice President of Franchise Development, at 316-631-1312 or gmckee@valueplace.com. 

 

To make a reservation at any of our 150+ hotels, visit ValuePlace.com or call 800-ValuePlace.