Development
530 hotels. Extensive pipeline. The most elite development team in the game. OTO Development is defined by an unparalleled experience level, a robust pipeline of projects, and thorough legacy of excellence in hospitality development.
Management
OTO Development owns and/or manages more than 55 select-service and extended stay hotels located in key markets throughout the United States. The company has earned awards across the board from every major partner brand, and has been consistently recognized as an industry leader in top line performance, management, and customer service.
Careers
Success in hospitality is due to the hard work and commitment of our team. At OTO Development, we are a company committed to excellence. Diligence drives our continual improvement, and we're always looking for the right candidates. View our current openings or submit your resume for future opportunities.
Recent News
Careers / June 2025
Graduating into a Corporate Career
He walked into Lumina on Wrightsville Beach in Spring 2022, a college sophomore in search of a summer job. What Cole Guill ultimately found was the start of his corporate career. After three years working on property while studying at UNC Wilmington, he is now OTO’s Human Resources Generalist. Full Story
Careers / May 2025
Exhibiting Grace Under Pressure
Serenity is one of the perks of covering the night audit shift at Hyatt Centric Mountain View, where it’s generally peaceful after hours. On one decidedly not quiet night, a guest suffered a near-fatal medical emergency. Now recovered, he credits Grace Morales’ calm response and quick action with saving his life. Full Story
Operations / May 2025
Growing Hospitality’s Next Generation
A hotel is only as good as the people who work in it, but recruitment and retention remain persistent, industry-wide challenges. Building a pipeline of talent is, therefore, just as critical as building a pipeline of projects — and two OTO properties are helping to make that happen. Full Story
Careers / March 2025
Progressing with a Powerful Work Ethic
His job in high school, mostly manual labor, provided more than folding money for a teenage Virgo Hughey — it gave him a solid work ethic that still pays dividends today. Motivated early on to make an impact wherever he goes, Hughey is now an up-and-coming leader at AC Hotel South San Francisco. Full Story
Case Studies
59
Owned and Managed Hotels
OTO's hotel management is punctuated by benchmarking, best-practices and a focus on results.
530
Hotels and counting
The number of hotels developed between OTO and predecessor company Extended Stay America.
$3.6 Billion
Invested in Hotel Development
With a knack for tackling difficult projects, OTO thrives by building new (and renovating existing) properties in high-barrier-to-entry urban and leisure markets.
22 LEED
or STATE CERTIFIED Properties
Our focus on the environment and sustainability begins during the design and construction of the hotel.
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