ECONOMY · Economy · National brand

7 Days Inn

7 Days Inn · Since 2005

An economy hotel built around quality sleep

3,000
Hotels nationwide (approx.)
370+
Cities covered (incl. 10+ overseas)
CNY 49.8k
All-in shell-and-core cost per room, from
Product · Showcase

Sleep quality as the core of the product

7 Days Inn 3.0 was developed by the Jin Jiang Global Innovation Centre (GIC) and delivered through the Global Procurement Platform (GPP), bringing a near-midscale experience at economy cost.

Guest RoomDeep-sleep guest room

Pure Sleep room

A deep-sleep mattress, 100% cotton linen, one-touch sleep lighting and motion-sensor night lights — the budget goes into sleep quality.

Public AreaMulti-function smart lobby

Multi-function smart lobby

A hybrid space for smart check-in, self-service retail, social sharing and private work.

SEA AdaptationBefore-and-after of a light-touch rebranding of an existing hotel

Tiered rebranding packages

Three tiers — from CNY 49,800 per room for a bare shell, CNY 29,800 for a medium renovation and CNY 14,800 for a light one — suited to rebranding existing hotels in Southeast Asia.

Entry · Requirements

Franchise Requirements

The economy positioning suits first-time investors and owners rebranding existing properties.

Property Requirements

Site area≥ 3,200 sqm (including guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house)
Guest rooms≥ 80 rooms, 100–140 recommended
LocationTransport hubs, within 2 km of commercial districts; areas with a concentration of Chinese business travellers preferred
Building typeStandalone or semi-detached building able to obtain a hotel operating licence (compliant land use)
Lease termRecommended ≥ 10 years, including a rent-free fit-out period of ≥ 5 months
FacilitiesAdequate water and power capacity and upgradable fire-safety systems, compatible with the tiered light and medium rebranding packages

Investment and Fee Structure

All-in cost per roomCNY 50,000–70,000 (from CNY 49,800 / room for a bare shell, or CNY 14,800 / room for a light renovation)
Total investment reference (100 rooms)approx. CNY 5.5–8.0 million (including pre-opening costs)
Reference ADRSoutheast Asia: CNY 180–280 / night (varies by city)
Franchise / brand feeCharged at the brand's standard rates (one-off franchise fee + ongoing brand management fee)
Cooperation modelFranchise / managed operations; the light-touch rebranding model offers cost efficiency
Capital requirementInvestor's own funds ≥ 40% of total investment, with no major record of dishonesty
Process · How It Works

Five steps to your 7 Days Inn

1
Online Enquiry

Submit your interest; an advisor responds within 1 business day

2
Project Assessment

Property due diligence + city data + investment model report

3
Agreement & Licence

Brand licence agreement + locally compliant entity set-up

4
Design & Construction

Standard drawings + modular fast fit-out + centralised procurement

5
Opening & Operations

Resident general manager + member traffic + ongoing supervision

7 Days Inn's Southeast Asia programme

Suited to rebranding existing hotels · Property assessment now open in the initial cities

Book a Franchise Consultation · Get the Investment Whitepaper
FAQ

7 Days Inn franchise FAQ

Common questions about franchising 7 Days Inn in Southeast Asia.

How much investment does a 7 Days Inn franchise require?

7 Days Inn 3.0 builds its cost advantage on Jin Jiang's Global Procurement Platform (GPP): from CNY 49,800 per room for a bare shell, about CNY 29,800 per room for a medium renovation and from CNY 14,800 per room for a light renovation. A 100-room hotel costs about CNY 5.5–8.0 million, making it one of the lower-barrier brands for Southeast Asia.

What property requirements does 7 Days Inn have?

Site area ≥ 3,200 sqm; ≥ 80 rooms (100–140 recommended); located near transport hubs, commercial districts or clusters of Chinese business travellers; a standalone or semi-detached building able to obtain a hotel operating licence; a recommended lease of ≥ 10 years including a rent-free fit-out period of ≥ 5 months.

What room rate does 7 Days Inn target in Southeast Asia?

Reference ADR is CNY 180–280 per night, varying by city.

What is the scale and background of 7 Days Inn?

Founded in 2005, 7 Days Inn is an economy brand of Jin Jiang Hotels (China), with nearly 3,000 hotels across 370+ cities in China and more than ten cities overseas.

What distinguishes the 7 Days Inn 3.0 product?

Built around sleep quality: deep-sleep mattresses, 100% cotton linen, smart room controls and motion-sensor night lights.

Is it worthwhile rebranding an older hotel as a 7 Days Inn?

Yes. 7 Days Inn offers light renovation at CNY 14,800 per room and medium renovation at CNY 29,800, keeping the usable structure and bringing it to brand standard — suited to existing independent hotels in Southeast Asia.