Residence Inn Roanoke Airport is designed around the needs of extended-stay travelers, providing spacious suites with separate living areas and fully equipped kitchens. Located near Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport with convenient access to downtown Roanoke and the surrounding region, the property serves business travelers, families, relocating guests, and visitors planning longer stays.

To enhance the functionality and convenience of its guest suite kitchens, the property partnered with Transworld to acquire 105 GE ENERGY STAR® 11.6 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerators and 105 GE Profile 18″ Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwashers.

Together, these appliances provide a practical kitchen solution that gives guests greater flexibility to store groceries, prepare meals, and maintain everyday routines while away from home.

The Challenge

Extended-stay properties have different appliance requirements than traditional hotels. When guests spend days or weeks in a suite, the kitchen becomes an important part of the overall stay experience.

Home-Like Kitchen Functionality

Guests need practical appliances that allow them to store groceries, prepare meals, and comfortably use their kitchen throughout longer stays.

Efficient Use of Space

Hotel suite kitchens must provide meaningful functionality within a relatively compact footprint, making appliance dimensions and capacity particularly important.

Reliable Daily Performance

Refrigerators and dishwashers in extended-stay environments can see frequent use, requiring equipment capable of delivering dependable performance day after day.

Energy Efficiency

With refrigeration equipment operating continuously throughout the property, selecting energy-efficient appliances can contribute to long-term operational efficiency.

Consistency Across Suites

A standardized appliance package helps provide guests with a consistent kitchen experience while simplifying maintenance and equipment management for hotel staff.

The Solution

Residence Inn Roanoke Airport selected a coordinated GE appliance package featuring ENERGY STAR® refrigeration and space-conscious GE Profile dishwashers.

Products Installed

GE ENERGY STAR® Refrigerators

• Model: GE ENERGY STAR® 11.6 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator

• Part Number: GPE12FSKSB

• Finish: Stainless Steel

• Quantity: 105 units

GE Profile Built-In Dishwashers

• Model: GE Profile 18″ Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwasher

• Part Number: PDT145SSLSS

• Finish: Stainless Steel

• Quantity: 105 units

The matching quantities create a coordinated kitchen appliance package designed to support the everyday needs of extended-stay guests.

Why GE Refrigerators & Dishwashers?

ENERGY STAR® Refrigeration

The GE 11.6 cu. ft. top-freezer refrigerator provides substantial storage capacity for groceries, beverages, leftovers, and frozen foods while its ENERGY STAR® certification supports more efficient operation. For guests staying several nights or longer, this added storage makes it easier to shop for groceries and maintain normal eating routines rather than relying exclusively on restaurants and takeout.

Integrated Dishwashing Convenience

The GE Profile 18″ built-in dishwasher adds another residential-style convenience to each suite, allowing guests to clean dishes and cookware without relying solely on hand washing.

This functionality becomes particularly valuable during extended stays when the kitchen may be used regularly.

Space-Conscious Design

The 18″ dishwasher format provides built-in dishwashing functionality while using less cabinetry space than a conventional full-size dishwasher, making it well suited to compact suite kitchens.

Supporting a Home-Like Experience

Refrigeration and dishwashing may be everyday conveniences at home, but they can make a significant difference for travelers spending longer periods away. Together, the appliances help guests maintain familiar routines throughout their stay.

Coordinated Stainless-Steel Appearance

The stainless-steel finishes provide a clean, contemporary appearance that integrates naturally with modern kitchen cabinetry and other appliances.

Standardized Appliance Management

Deploying the same GE models throughout the project simplifies maintenance, replacement planning, and equipment familiarity for property teams.

Project Results

Enhanced Extended-Stay Convenience

Guests have access to practical kitchen appliances that make storing food, preparing meals, and cleaning up afterward easier during longer stays.

More Residential-Style Suites

The refrigerator and integrated dishwasher combination reinforces the home-like experience that is central to the Residence Inn extended-stay concept.

Greater Food Storage Flexibility

The 11.6 cu. ft. refrigerators provide guests with meaningful space for fresh and frozen groceries, making the suites more practical for multi-night stays.

Simplified In-Suite Dining

Built-in dishwashers make frequent use of the kitchen more convenient, particularly for families and guests who prepare meals regularly.

Long-Term Operational Value

ENERGY STAR® refrigeration and standardized GE appliances support the property's goals for efficient, dependable long-term operation.

Simplified Equipment Management

Using consistent appliance models across the project helps streamline future servicing, maintenance, and replacement requirements.

By acquiring 105 GE ENERGY STAR® 11.6 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerators and 105 GE Profile 18″ Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwashers, Residence Inn Roanoke Airport enhanced the functionality of its in-suite kitchens with appliances tailored to the needs of extended-stay travelers.

The project gives guests greater flexibility to store groceries, prepare meals, and maintain everyday routines while away from home, while providing the property with a standardized appliance solution focused on reliability, efficiency, and long-term value.

For an extended-stay hotel where fully equipped kitchens are an important part of the guest experience, these GE appliances help Residence Inn Roanoke Airport deliver the comfort and convenience travelers expect from a home away from home.

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