About Us
STAY OPEN IS A NO-COMPROMISE POD HOTEL DESIGNED FOR A NEW ERA IN PURPOSEFUL HOSPITALITY.
About Us
STAY OPEN IS A NO-COMPROMISE POD HOTEL DESIGNED FOR A NEW ERA IN PURPOSEFUL HOSPITALITY.
Our Story
STAY OPEN ORIGINS
If you’re like us, we started getting tired of seeing prices creep up for tenants and travelers, while commercial real estate sat empty and underutilized. It didn’t make sense to us. So, we asked ourselves why and then how. Why are these spaces not being used, and how can we sustainably use them in a way that mitigates costly construction and offers an affordable hotel option in a way that doesn’t feel so, ahem, affordable? Hostels came to mind, but the ones we were all familiar with were dingy and lacked in privacy. We really wanted our guests to not only feel comfortable but thrive in clean, well-appointed, affordable and inspirational spaces.
STAY OPEN EVOLUTION
Our founders realized the inherent value in reducing the need for costly private hotel rooms, knowing most of a guest’s meaningful experiences are spent outside those four walls. We set out at that point in creating a sleeping pod that was comfortable, truly private and had a reduced footprint that translated to more affordable rates. After incredible demand and interest in the Stay Open concept, we opened Stay Open Venice Beach in October of 2021 and nicknamed it ‘The Lab’. During this period of actively listening and engaging with our community and ensuring our community values were being authentically implemented in our property, we discovered that Stay Open did, indeed, fill a chasm in hospitality. This perfect blend of ‘no-compromise affordability’ is being excitedly sought after by an array of people with diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.
STAY OPEN TODAY
Stay Open is more than a place to rest and work; Stay Open has become a hub of individuals authentically connecting, exploring, seeking and finding. Through a universal acknowledgement that we must rely on community if we are to achieve joyful and meaningful purpose in our lives, we have managed to grow a community of Stay Open followers nearly 5K strong in less than a year in operation! Stay Open values do not end inside our properties nor do they exist only for our followers but extend beyond to our surrounding communities as well. We give back a percentage of all stays, including through both non-member and member rates. Guests can feel a sense of purpose in knowing their visit has both personal and community value. We are proud to provide a place for individuals to come together that is meaningful, fun, inspirational, and well-maintained by caring, professional staff in great locations for affordable prices!
