Atwell Suites by IHG, Casa Grande, AZ

Located in the rapidly expanding city of Casa Grande, Arizona, this project represents a strategic ground-up hospitality development positioned within one of the Southwest’s fastest-growing industrial and logistics corridors. The development will feature a 96-suite Atwell Suites by IHG, a premium all-suites concept designed for business and extended-stay travelers seeking flexible, modern accommodations. 

• Development Profile: 
  • Planned as a new construction 96-suite hotel operating under the Atwell Suites by IHG brand. 
  • Situated on a 2.5-acre site at 238 N. Camino Mercado, Casa Grande, AZ, with direct visibility and frontage along Interstate 10.  
  • Project designed to cater to increasing demand generated by industrial expansion, manufacturing growth, and regional business travel throughout the Casa Grande market. 
• Strategic Location Advantages: 
  • Conveniently accessible from Interstate 10 via Florence Boulevard, one of the city’s primary commercial corridors.  
  • Surrounded by major retail and dining destinations including Starbucks, Dutch Bros, In-N-Out Burger, Walmart, Fry’s, and Home Depot, enhancing convenience for both business and leisure travelers.  
  • Casa Grande continues to attract significant investment from major employers including Lucid Motors, LG Energy Solution, Abbott Nutrition, Frito-Lay, and Hexcel Corporation, driving sustained lodging demand in the region.  
• Development & Investment Highlights: 
  • Groundbreaking is planned for September 2026, with an estimated 24-month construction timeline.  
  • Total projected development cost estimated at approximately $14.6 million, including construction, FF&E, land acquisition, and development-related expenses.  
  • Projected stabilization value estimated at approximately $17.25 million, demonstrating strong long-term value creation potential.  
  • Revenue projections anticipate continued growth over the first five years of operation as the market expands and the property stabilizes.  
• Brand & Hospitality Positioning: 
  • Atwell Suites by IHG is a modern upper-midscale all-suites concept designed to provide flexible spaces for working, meeting, and relaxing. (ihg.com) 
  • The development will benefit from access to the global IHG Hotels & Resorts distribution network and the IHG One Rewards loyalty platform. 
  • The project is intended to serve a growing mix of corporate travelers, project-based workforce demand, manufacturing executives, and long-stay guests visiting the Casa Grande and Phoenix corridor. 
• Project Timeline: 
  • Land Acquisition: July 2022  
  • Development Type: Ground-up new construction 
  • Brand: Atwell Suites by IHG 
  • Hotel Size: 96 suites 
  • Planned Groundbreaking: September 2026 
  • Estimated Construction Timeline: 24 months