Accor Hospitality

Red Roof Inns was incorporated by founder James R. Trueman in 1972. Its first location opened in Columbus, Ohio, with a single room rate of $8.50 in 1973. Red Roof Inns has more than 360 inns and employs nearly 6,000 people. Over the last 30 years, millions of customers have stayed at a Red Roof Inn and the lodging company's commitment to quality growth has contributed to the creation of the Red Roof Inns' identity. The company s inns are primarily located throughout the Midwest, East and the South. They offer amenities such as cable television, children stay free, snack centers, clock radios, newspapers and local telephone services. Red Roof Inns offer four types of rooms. From largest to smallest, these types are business king, standard double, standard king and universal access. Red Roof Inns are an Accor Hotel, which operate thousands of hotels in nearly 100 countries.