The motel's sleek new Phoenix room

Motel 6/Studio 6 announces the opening of its 1,000th property and the first corporately built and owned location to feature the new “Phoenix” room design. The property in Biloxi, Mississippi showcases the chain’s room of the future, with a modern, European boutique-style design. This new motel also represents a rebirth for Motel 6 in Biloxi, as the original location was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.



“The 1000th property is a great milestone in Motel 6/Studio 6 history, and we’re proud to be rebuilding in Biloxi,” said Olivier Poirot, CEO for Accor North America, Motel 6 and Studio 6. “With all that this region went through during and after Katrina, Motel 6 is glad to play a small part in the rejuvenation of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.”


Traditional value
Once again, Biloxi has a clean, affordable lodging choice for family travelers, spring breakers, seniors, gaming enthusiasts, or any budget-minded traveler interested in a convenient getaway. In honor of the milestone, the first guest to stay at the new property was charged $6 for the night—the original Motel 6 room rate dating back to 1962, and the reason for the Motel 6 name.

In addition to its modern styling, the