Great Opportunity for Owner Operator

Established economy lodging demand supported by interstate traffic and regional activity.
County-seat location provides consistent year-round visitation.
Strong alignment with Super 8’s value-driven, high-visibility roadside positioning.

Ideal acquisition for hands-on owner-operators or regional hospitality investors.
Ripley offers steady occupancy characteristics without reliance on major metro volatility.
Long-term demand supported by infrastructure, government activity, and recurring community events.
Attractive entry point into a supply-constrained Appalachian lodging market.

Ripley supports a limited number of branded hotel options, creating a stable competitive environment.
Lodging demand is a mix of: Interstate transient travelers Government and business travel Conference and group stays Event-driven leisure demand
The market favors economy and limited-service hotels, aligning well with the Super 8 brand profile.
Absence of large-scale new hotel development reduces near-term supply risk.

Ripley is nationally recognized for “America’s Largest Small-Town Fourth of July Celebration,” drawing thousands of annual visitors.
Proximity to Cedar Lakes Conference Center, a regional destination for conferences, training programs, youth camps, and group events.
Outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, hiking, and regional parks supports seasonal leisure travel.
The city actively promotes tourism through the Ripley Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Ripley serves as the administrative center for Jackson County, generating consistent government-related travel.
Nearby employment base includes: - West Virginia State Police Academy - Manufacturing and wood products operations - Regional healthcare providers and clinics
Retail and service employment concentrations support steady weekday lodging demand.
Jackson County attracts contractors, inspectors, and visiting professionals tied to infrastructure, utilities, and public sector activity.

Strategically located along Interstate 77, a major north–south corridor connecting Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WV and Ohio markets.
Immediate access to U.S. Route 33, providing east–west connectivity across West Virginia.
Ripley benefits from strong pass-through traffic, supporting transient and overnight demand.
The property is positioned to capture travelers, contractors, and regional visitors moving through central West Virginia.

Ripley is the county seat of Jackson County, serving as the primary governmental, commercial, and services hub for the county.
Jackson County population is approximately 28,000 residents, with Ripley functioning as the core activity center.
The market exhibits stable population trends typical of Appalachian regional service hubs.

The Super 8 sits right off I-77 in Ripley, giving guests easy connections to Route 62, US-33, and the Charleston–Parkersburg corridor. Its central location makes it a convenient choice for both business travelers working in the region and leisure guests passing through.
The Super 8 is just minutes from Cedar Lakes and nearby parks, giving guests easy access to fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. These attractions bring in families and weekend travelers, adding to the steady flow of business and highway guests the hotel serves year-round.
Ripley’s Independence Day celebration—recognized as one of the largest small-town festivals in the country—draws tens of thousands of visitors each summer, creating predictable weekend compression that directly benefits nearby hotels. This annual surge in leisure demand supplements the property’s steady year-round business and interstate traffic.
In Ripley, steady traffic comes not only from weekday business and interstate travelers but also from the hospital, government offices, and the town’s many festivals. This mix keeps demand balanced, giving the Super 8 a reliable flow of guests all year long.