MainStay Suites is a midscale, extended-stay hotel brand under Choice Hotels International, designed to provide guests with the comfort and convenience of home during long-term stays. Introduced in 1996, the brand caters to business travelers, relocating families, project-based workers, and professionals seeking apartment-style living with hotel-level amenities.
Each suite features fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, dedicated workspaces, and laundry facilities, allowing guests to maintain their routines with minimal interruption. The brand's "Live Like Home" experience offers a practical alternative to traditional hotels, emphasizing flexibility and comfort for stays lasting weeks or months.
MainStay Suites properties provide amenities such as complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed internet access, weekly housekeeping, and 24-hour automated check-in . Select locations also offer unique "Like Home" programs, including lending libraries and communal boards to foster a sense of community.
With over 60 locations in the United States and Canada, MainStay Suites recently expanded into Australia in 2025, marking its first entry outside North America . The brand participates in the award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program, enabling members to earn and redeem points at more than 7,100 hotels worldwide.