Choice Hotels Adds Six New Ascend Collection and Cambria Hotels

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc., the leading franchisor of upscale lodging brands, continues to expand its portfolio with the opening of six new properties across its Cambria Hotels and Ascend Collection brands. The latest additions include two Cambria Hotels and four Ascend Collection properties, further strengthening the company's presence in sought-after leisure, business, and resort destinations nationwide.

The Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy, located just five miles from the U.S. Air Force Academy, offers modern travelers a convenient stay near iconic attractions such as Garden of the Gods and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. The hotel features 97 design-forward guestrooms and suites, an on-site restaurant and rooftop bar, a 24-hour Grab & Go marketplace, and 286 square feet of meeting space, providing a comfortable and convenient home base for both leisure and business travelers.

In Jacksonville, Florida, Cambria Hotel Jacksonville reflects the vibrant character of Northeast Florida, offering contemporary accommodations near leading attractions such as St. Johns Town Center, Mayo Clinic, the University of North Florida, and TPC Sawgrass. The hotel features guestrooms with premium bedding and spa-inspired bathrooms, a locally inspired restaurant and bar, complimentary WiFi, a Grab & Go marketplace, rooftop event space, an outdoor pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Caretta Landing Sarasota and Coral Pointe Sarasota, both Ascend Collection properties, introduce two distinctive hotel experiences along Florida's Gulf Coast. Caretta Landing Sarasota is a retreat-style hotel designed around relaxation and wellness, featuring inviting gathering spaces, wellness-focused amenities, an outdoor heated pool, and flexible meeting space designed to support both productivity and relaxation. Coral Pointe Sarasota, inspired by the area's coastal lifestyle, offers guests complimentary coffee, a boutique retail market, meeting space, and a fitness center, providing convenient access to attractions such as Siesta Key Beach and the University Town Center district.

In Mishicot, Wisconsin, Fairway Inn and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel, offers guests a relaxed boutique experience centered around golf, recreation, and Midwestern hospitality. The property features 102 newly renovated guestrooms, nearly 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space, an indoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, and complimentary hot breakfast. Guests can dine at the on-site Greyfox Bar and Grill or take advantage of golf packages tied to the adjacent 45-hole golf course. Conveniently located near Point Beach State Forest as well as Green Bay and Two Rivers, the hotel offers travelers easy access to outdoor recreation, regional attractions, local festivals, shopping, and dining.

In Peru, Vermont, Sun Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel, offers travelers a four-season destination surrounded by the natural beauty and recreation opportunities of Southern Vermont. The property features 50 guestrooms, ski-in/ski-out access during winter months, a game room, outdoor fire pits, a sundeck, picnic area, meeting facilities, and nearly 800 square feet of flexible event space. Guests enjoy easy access to hiking, skiing, scenic drives, and local attractions including Hildene, Mount Equinox Skyline Drive, Stratton Mountain, and the Long Trail Trailhead, as well as nearby shopping destinations in Manchester.

Choice Hotels' upscale portfolio today includes more than 300 hotels open across the United States and nearly 150 properties in the pipeline. The company continues to grow its upscale portfolio while providing guests with distinctive accommodations and owners with compelling development opportunities. The latest additions further expand the company's reach across a diverse mix of markets while offering guests distinctive stays rooted in local character and design.

Choice Hotels' upscale brands participate in Choice Privileges®, the award-winning hotel rewards program, which recently launched an all-new rewards experience enabling members to earn more rewards more frequently, achieve Elite status faster, and access exclusive benefits designed to help get the most from every stay. Members can earn and redeem points for reward nights at Cambria hotels, as well as at more than 7,000 properties across a diverse portfolio of brands in 46 countries and territories.