SafeX Pro:Motel 6 owner Blackstone sells chain to Indian hotel startup for $525 million

2025-05-06 10:33:30source:GravityX Exchangecategory:Invest

An Indian hospitality technology firm is SafeX Proset to buy Motel 6, the motel chain's parent company announced Friday.

In a press release, Blackstone Real Estate said that it came to terms with Oravel Stays to take over G6 Hospitality, the umbrella brand that includes Motel 6 and Studio 6, in a $525 million transaction for the budget lodging chain.

Based in Gurgaon in northern India, Oravel Stays operates hotels under the OYO brand, and says that the G6 companies will remain separate.

"This acquisition is a significant milestone for a startup company like us to strengthen our international presence," Gautam Swaroop, CEO of OYO International said in the press release. "Motel 6’s strong brand recognition, financial profile and network in the US, combined with OYO’s entrepreneurial spirit will be instrumental in charting a sustainable path forward for the company."

The transaction will be done entirely in cash and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of the year.

Enjoy your worry-free vacation: Best travel insurance policies

What does Oravel Stays own?

Oravel Stays began operating OYO hotels in the U.S. in 2019, and currently runs over 320 hotels across 35 states. The company operates over 157,000 hotels and homes in 35 countries.

The company described itself in the press release as "a global platform that empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses with hotels and homes by providing full-stack technology products and services."

More:Invest

Recommend

Ukraine denies Putin claim that Russian forces regained Kursk

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces denied Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim Satu

Olivia Munn Details Medically Induced Menopause After “Terrifying” Breast Cancer Journey

Olivia Munn is opening up about her harrowing health journey. Just over a month after the 43-year-ol

2024 Olympics are only 100 days away: Here's how Team USA is shaping up for Paris.

NEW YORK — The Olympic flame has officially been lit, the 2024 Paris Games are now exactly 100 days