August 6, 2026

Why LivAway Makes Extended-Stay Rooms 20% Bigger

LivAway Suites gives long-term guests more room while protecting the economics behind the hotel. Glenn Haussman and Dr. Producer Suzanne Bagnera speak with LivAway Suites CEO Mike Nielson about how the company builds rooms about 20% larger than typical economy extended-stay rooms without losing control of construction costs, housekeeping efficiency or hotel margins.

LivAway places the kitchen at the center of the room and focuses on the details that matter when someone lives in a hotel for weeks at a time, including fast Wi-Fi, package lockers, useful storage, sound control and ventilation that removes cooking smells.

They also discuss:

• Why LivAway built an independent extended-stay brand

• How the company approaches real estate and hotel operations

• Why long-term guests need a different room design

• How LivAway controls cleaning time in larger rooms

• Why Mike sees demand across nearly every U.S. market

LivAway now operates 14 hotels and plans many more. Watch the video to hear how the company gives guests more space while keeping the model profitable.

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