Sandman Hotels

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Sandman Hotel Group
Company typeSubsidiary
Founded1967; 57 years ago (1967)
in Smithers, British Columbia
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Number of locations
45 (Canada)
4 (UKI) (2018)
Areas served
Canada and the United Kingdom
Key people
Tom Gaglardi (CEO)
BrandsSandman Inns
Sandman Hotel & Suites
Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts
OwnerNorthland Properties
Websitewww.sandmanhotels.com

Sandman Hotel Group is a Canadian hotel chain owned by Northland Properties. With the corporate headquarters based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the company currently has 47 properties across Canada under the brands Sandman Inns, Sandman Hotel & Suites, Sutton Place Hotels and Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts. Four Sandman Signature properties now operate in the UK based in Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow and London Gatwick, alongside a resort in Ireland, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links.

In 1967, the first Sandman Inn opened in Smithers, British Columbia. The company rapidly expanded, opening at least one property every year. In 1976, a new tier of hotels was added to the company profile with Sandman Hotel Vancouver. In 2007, the Sandman Signature brand was added as a higher end brand.

Tom Gaglardi is Chief Executive Officer for Sandman Hotel Group.[1] Tom Gaglardi is also the owner of the Dallas Stars.[2] The two United States properties are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Brands[edit]

Sandman Inns are situated along major travel routes and were the first tier of hotels that Northland established in Canada. They cater to the frequent traveller including on-site restaurants with room service.

Sandman Hotel & Suites is a mid-range brand with over 27 locations, in city centres, growing districts, and near major airports. The brand has amenities such as Northland-owned restaurants, room service, and fitness facilities.

Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts is an upscale brand launched in 2007, with high-end amenities and conveniences such as spas, restaurants, rooms, business centres, concierge, and valet service.[citation needed]

Hotel explosion[edit]

On January 8th 2024, the Fort Worth, Texas property experienced a gas explosion, damaging the hotel. Twenty-one people were injured in explosion.[3]

Properties[edit]

Sandman Inns[edit]

Sandman Hotel & Suites[edit]

Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ R. Thomas Gaglardi - Executive Profile[dead link], Bloomberg-Business Week, Accessed November 21, 2011
  2. ^ "Official Dallas Stars Website | Dallas Stars". www.nhl.com. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  3. ^ Jenkins, S. E.; Allen, Jason (2024-01-08). "Explosion at historic Fort Worth hotel injures 21, covers streets in debris - CBS Texas". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-02-14.