Shilo Inns
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | hospitality |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | Mark Hemstreet |
| Headquarters | |
Number of locations | 43 |
| Products | lodging |
| Website | shiloinns.com |
Shilo Inns is a mid-priced hotel chain operating 31 hotels predominantly on the west coast of the United States, with a large concentration of locations in the state of Oregon. It competes primarily with mid-range, family hotels such as Comfort Inn and Best Western, and today is one of the largest independently owned and operated Hotel companies in the Western United States.[1] Hotels are frequently two to three stories and of a gray and blue color scheme, although there are exceptions, such as their former property in Salt Lake City, which was a 13-story tan and gold hotel with red neon accents (now a Holiday Inn Express). Most properties feature swimming pools, spas, and saunas and all now feature free high speed internet and are dog friendly.[2] Selected properties offer room service and a continental breakfast. Some also include a full service Shilo Restaurant, and hotels in Beaverton, Klamath Falls, and Portland, Oregon feature cigar bars. In 2000 it was announced that the hotel chain would be partnering, at least at some locations, with Elmer's restaurants. Elmer's is a western US (mostly in Oregon) general dining restaurant, comparable to Denny's.[3]
History
Shilo Inns was founded by Mark Hemstreet in 1974.[1] Hemstreet was known for funding conservative political causes and candidates.[4] The first location opened in Portland, Oregon, and by 2001 had expanded to include 47 locations.[5] The company began franchising locations in July 2001.[6] In March 2002, 27 Shilo Inns sought voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization protection, due to adverse effects on the travel industry stemming from the September 11 terrorist attacks.[7][8] On March 31, 2003, however, the company successfully emerged from bankruptcy.[9] By June 2007, the company operated 43 hotels all located in the Western United States.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Mark Hemstreet's Independently Owned Shilo Inns Mark 30 Years". www.hotel-online.com. July 2004. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
- ^ "OFFICIAL WEBSITE - Shilo Inns Suites Hotels, Affordable Excellence". www.shiloinns.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
- ^ Troseth, Erika (2000-08-06). "Corporate Strategies: Elmer's bulge begins". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
- ^ SUO, STEVE; JAMES LONG; JEFF MAPES (June 4, 1995). "THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KINGMAKER". The Oregonian.
- ^ "Shilo Inns announces Briarwood Inn acquisition". Portland Business Journal. June 20, 2001. Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ "Shilo Inns dips toe in franchising pool". Portland Business Journal. July 12, 2001. Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ Goldfield, Robert (March 14, 2002). "Shilo Inns takes four properties into Chapter 11". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ Goldfield, Robert (January 24, 2003). "Shilo Inns empire fell, but openings continued". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ McCarrell, Pat (April 22, 2003). "Shilo Inns emerges from Chapter 11; says creditors unharmed". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ "Shilo Inns names new CEO". Portland Business Journal. June 19, 2007. Retrieved 2008-08-12.