LodgeWorks, L.P. owns and operates the Sierra Suites® Hotel chain and 8 Summerfield Suites® by Wyndham Hotels as a franchisee of Dallas-based Wyndham International, Inc.
�This contract marks a very deliberate foray for LodgeWorks into the third party management contract business� explains B. Anthony Isaac, President.  �We are confident that our seasoned team and available resource specialists can add measurable value to this portfolio.�

LodgeWorks L.P. is a management and development partnership formed in March 2000 by Rolf E. Ruhfus, B. Anthony Isaac and others, founders of Sierra Suites and pioneers of extended-stay lodging.  The team successfully developed the RESIDENCE INN® concept (which they sold to Marriott) and SUMMERFIELD SUITES® Hotels, which was sold to Wyndham International in July 1998.

Sierra Suites Hotels is an all suites chain with 17 properties nationwide that combines a high-quality studio suite concept with a service experience that rivals more upscale competitors.  With all new construction, Sierra Suites offers roomy, open studio suites with TV and sofa-sleeper, a full kitchen and separate bath.  Suites provide complete office amenities, including high-speed internet access.

Summerfield Suites by Wyndham is an up-scale all suite hotel brand with 37 properties nationwide that offers guests separate living and sleeping areas, full kitchens, enhanced work areas and a complimentary breakfast.

Hawthorn Suites® is a predominately upscale extended-stay hotel chain that offers daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet and weekly evening social hour, plus numerous business amenities.