Apr 14, 2026
Two hotels on one piece of land, two separate buildings, two separate lobbies—and the demand mix flips in a way you wouldn’t expect.
During AAHOACON 2026, No Vacancy is the official podcast, and I caught up with Hanan Anand, a Red Roof owner, on the show floor to talk about his dual-property setup in Cortland, New York, and what actually drives the business.
🏨 Hanan runs
Hometowne Studios and
Conference Center plus a Red Roof Inn side-by-side in
Cortland
🔧 He converted Hometowne Studios via a full gut renovation, then
opened a banquet hall about a week ago
🏟️ Sports tourism drives the market, with teams and families using
the meeting space
🔄 The mix flips: Red Roof skews more extended stay, while Hometowne
Studios skews more transient because of amenities like the pool,
gym, and meeting space
🛣️ Location adds demand: right off I-81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, plus
business travelers and traveling nurses
🤝 He says Red Roof support feels hands-on—procurement,
design/construction, development—people pick up the phone and know
you
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