Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Company type	Public
Traded as	NYSE: CHH; S&P 400 component; Russell 1000 component
Industry	Hospitality; Franchising;
Founded	1939
Founder	Stewart W. Bainum Sr.
Headquarters	North Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Number of locations	7,586 (Dec. 31, 2024)
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Pat Pacious, president & CEO; Stewart W. Bainum Jr., Chairman;
Brands	Ascend Hotel Collection; Cambria Hotels; Clarion; Clarion Pointe; Comfort Inn; Country Inn & Suites; Econo Lodge; Everhome Suites; MainStay Suites; Park Inn; Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts; Quality Inn; Radisson Blu; Radisson Collection; Radisson Hotels; Radisson Individuals; Radisson Inn & Suites; Radisson Red; Rodeway Inn; Sleep Inn; Suburban Studios; WoodSpring Suites;
Revenue	US$1.58 billion (2024)
Operating income	US$463.77 million (2024)
Net income	US$299.67 million (2024)
Number of employees	1,700 (2024)
Website	www.choicehotels.com

Choice Hotels International, Inc. is an American multinational hospitality company based in North Bethesda, Maryland. The company, which is one of the largest hotel chains in the world, owns various hotel brands ranging from upscale to economy. As of the end of 2024, Choice Hotels franchised nearly 7,600 hotels, representing over 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories.