Scottish Inns

Scottish Inns is a well-established motel chain in the United States and a brand of Hospitality International, which operates five economy lodging brands including Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts Inns, Downtowner Inns, and Passport Inn. Since its founding in 1967, Scottish Inns has provided travelers with a clean and consistent economy, limited-service lodging option that they can identify with and “A Good Night‘s Sleep”.

The brand originated in the late 1960s in Tennessee as Scottish Inns of America, a company that built and owned modularly constructed motels with an emphasis on economy lodging. The company adopted a Scottish theme of thriftiness, and its modular rooms were produced at a rate of about one room per hour by 1972. In 1985, the Scottish Inns chain was acquired by Red Carpet Inn, and the merged entity was named Hospitality International.

Today, Scottish Inns and Scottish Inns & Suites operate as economy and midscale limited-service properties. The brand has more than 100 locations from coast to coast and is steadily expanding. With an average of 42 rooms per property, Scottish Inns is one of the fastest-growing brands under the hihotels umbrella. Nearly 30% of existing properties are new construction facilities, rivaling many hotels in the middle price range while still maintaining its position as an economy lodging brand.

The brand appeals to budget-conscious travelers seeking the reliability of a brand-name hotel. Guests can expect complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and clean, comfortable rooms equipped with modern conveniences such as air conditioning, private bathrooms, and cable television. Scottish Inns also stands out among economy hotel brands for its cost efficiency—according to the HVS 2020 Hotel Franchise Fee Guide, it has the lowest total franchise cost relative to rooms revenue at just 3.7%.

With decades of well-established brand recognition, a loyal clientele, and a strong reputation for quality, Scottish Inns continues to attract travelers across the United States who value affordability without compromising on comfort.

Scottish Inns is an economy, limited-service hotel brand under Hospitality International, known for providing clean, consistent accommodations at affordable rates. Its FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) package reflects this value-focused positioning, typically featuring durable, practical items such as microwaves, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, and basic casegoods (desks, dressers, nightstands) in guest rooms. Public-area FF&E is similarly functional, often including lobby seating, vending/ice machines, and laundry facilities. The emphasis is on reliability and easy maintenance rather than luxury, aligning with the brand’s “A Good Night’s Sleep” promise.