Red Roof Inns was incorporated by founder James R. Trueman in 1972. Its first Inn opened in Columbus, Ohio, with a single room rate of $8.50 in 1973. Today, Red Roof Inns has more than 330 Inns, serves millions of guests each year and employs over 6,000 people. Over the last 30 years, the lodging company's commitment to quality growth has contributed to the creation of the Red Roof Inns identity, which represents value, consistency, and excellent service. Red Roof Inns will continue to grow through franchising, acquisitions and new development.
Red Roof Inns offers each Inn guest free expanded cable including HBO, HBO2, HBO Signature, ESPN /ESPN2, CNN/HN, TNT, TBS, USA, CARTOON, DISCOVERY, LEARNING CHANNEL; kids under 18 stay free; movies and video games on-demand at a modest charge at most locations; snack centers; cribs at no charge; rollaway beds on-request for a modest charge; non-smoking rooms and complimentary freshly brewed coffee. Other amenities include clock radios, photocopy and facsimile services for a modest charge, USA TODAY newspapers in lobby on weekdays and free, unlimited local telephone calls. In addition, at most inns, pets are welcome. At selected locations guests receive added conveniences including data ports, a pool, suites, adjoining rooms, voicemail, meeting rooms, deluxe rooms featuring a small microwave and refrigerator, complimentary continental breakfast.