U.S. Hotel ADR Hits Record $179 as RevPAR Jumps 10.4%
CoStar and STR weekly data shows national hotel ADR reaching an all-time high of $179.30, with Chicago and Washington leading top market performance.
The short answer
The U.S. hotel industry recorded an all-time high weekly ADR of $179.30 and a 10.4% increase in RevPAR for the week ending September 19. Gains were led by Chicago and Washington, D.C., with 21 of the top 25 markets reporting RevPAR growth.
The short version
- $179.30 set a new all-time weekly high for U.S. hotel ADR.
- Chicago posted the top rate gains, lifting ADR by 28.2% to $257.66 on convention business.
- 21 of the top 25 lodging markets achieved year-over-year RevPAR expansion.
U.S. hotel performance reached historic pricing levels during the week ending September 19, driven by an all-time record average daily rate of $179.30 and a 10.4% rise in revenue per available room [1]. Industry metrics confirmed across CoStar and STR tracking indicate broad operational strength across 21 of the top 25 domestic lodging markets [1][2].
What drove the national ADR record?
CoStar reported that national average daily rate climbed 5.7% year-over-year to $179.30, marking the highest single-week ADR on record for the United States hotel industry [1]. According to Lodging Magazine, this pricing peak occurred alongside solid volume growth rather than rate discounting [1]. Across all tracked properties, weekly national occupancy climbed 4.4% to reach 71.1% [1]. As Hotel Business highlighted in its review of STR numbers, these combined gains established strong room revenue acceleration across domestic markets [2].
Which major metro markets led weekly growth?
Chicago posted the highest gains across major metropolitan areas, propelled by citywide event compression [1]. CoStar noted that the International Manufacturing Technology Show lifted Chicago hotel metrics substantially, driving ADR up 28.2% to $257.66 and escalating market RevPAR by 41.8% to $226.18 [1].
Washington, D.C. recorded the highest occupancy lift among the top 25 markets, expanding 10.7% to hit 82.3% [1]. Lodging Magazine reported that the capital city also achieved the second-highest RevPAR growth across the country, increasing 23.9% year-over-year to finish at $194.23 [1].
How did national metrics perform overall?
Double-digit RevPAR expansion occurred across the country, fueled by simultaneously rising room rates and higher occupancy numbers [1]. The national average RevPAR reached $127.43, representing a 10.4% surge over the comparable week in 2025 [1]. Furthermore, 21 of the top 25 tracked U.S. hotel markets generated year-over-year RevPAR increases during the period [1].
| Metric | National Average | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | 71.1% | +4.4% |
| Average Daily Rate (ADR) | $179.30 | +5.7% |
| RevPAR | $127.43 | +10.4% |
What does market dispersion look like across the country?
According to CoStar data cited by Lodging Magazine, major conventions provided acute regional revenue spikes while the national baseline remained broadly positive [1]. STR tracking demonstrated that 21 of the top 25 domestic markets registered RevPAR expansion [1][2]. The widespread lift shows that pricing power was not confined purely to select convention markets, even as large-scale events in Chicago and Washington delivered outsized gains [1].
How did top markets compare on rate and occupancy?
Chicago generated both the highest ADR jump and the steepest RevPAR surge across the top 25 metropolitan areas, while Washington, D.C. took the lead in occupancy gains [1].
| Market | Occupancy (YoY Change) | ADR (YoY Change) | RevPAR (YoY Change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (Total) | 71.1% (+4.4%) | $179.30 (+5.7%) | $127.43 (+10.4%) |
| Chicago, IL | N/A | $257.66 (+28.2%) | $226.18 (+41.8%) |
| Washington, D.C. | 82.3% (+10.7%) | N/A | $194.23 (+23.9%) |
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This article was written from the following reporting. Follow the links for the original coverage.
- [1]U.S. Weekly Hotel ADR Hits All-Time High at $179— Lodging Magazine
- [2]STR: U.S. Hotel Performance for Week Ending Sept. 19— Hotel Business
Frequently asked
+What was the national U.S. hotel ADR for the week ending September 19?
The national average daily rate reached $179.30, an increase of 5.7% from the comparable week in 2025 and the highest weekly figure on record.
+How much did national RevPAR grow during this period?
National RevPAR climbed 10.4% year-over-year to $127.43, according to data from CoStar.
+What event drove hotel rate performance in Chicago?
The International Manufacturing Technology Show drove hotel demand in Chicago, pushing ADR up 28.2% to $257.66 and RevPAR up 41.8% to $226.18.
+Which market recorded the highest occupancy lift?
Washington, D.C. achieved the highest occupancy rise among the top 25 markets, rising 10.7% to reach an occupancy level of 82.3%.
+How widespread were RevPAR increases across major U.S. markets?
RevPAR increases were recorded in 21 of the top 25 hotel markets across the United States during the week.
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