From the Ground Up: Staybridge Suites

Owner: Farris Hotel Group LLC (St. Robert)
General contractor: Hewn Builders (Village of Four Seasons)
Architect: Arkifex Studios LLC
Engineers: Heithaus Engineering & Associates Inc., civil; RTM Engineering Consultants LLC, structural; and CJD Engineering LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Size: 59,045 square feet
Cost: Undisclosed
Lender: Undisclosed
Estimated completion: Spring 2026
Description: An IHG Hotels & Resorts product owned by St. Robert-based Farris Hotel Group is rising in south Springfield. Staybridge Suites offers both nightly and extended-stay lodging, and project officials from Heithaus Engineering & Associates and Arkifex Studios say the project will include a large lobby plus patio spaces with firepits and grills to create a welcoming environment for travelers. According to its website, the Staybridge Suites brand offers a complimentary breakfast buffet daily and light bites with complimentary drinks during a happy hour three days a week. The use of laundry machines is also offered free of charge.