Sharpco Hotels Group has officially broken ground on a new 67-room Comfort Inn & Suites in Mansfield, capturing a prime growth opportunity in a market driven by robust regional traffic, major industrial employers, and active energy sector operations. The hotel will be built at Interstate 49 and US Highway 84 interchange, neighboring the LOVE’S Travel Center—a high-volume travel plaza that serves as a major employer and primary commercial hub for regional motorists. When completed, the Comfort Inn & Suites will become the first hotel at this strategic exit, to travelers and supporting continued economic expansion in DeSoto Parish.

​The project will feature the Comfort brand’s Rise & Shine prototype, which includes a modern lobby, flexible seating areas, refreshed guestroom layouts, and amenities designed for both business and leisure guests. Plans call for complimentary hot breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and dedicated meeting space.

​For Sharpco Hotels Group, the project represents a major step forward in bringing fresh investment, job creation, and modern infrastructure to the area.

“We are thrilled to return to the Mansfield market and contribute to the area’s ongoing economic development momentum,” said Jay Sharplin, President of Sharpco Hotels Group. “Opening the first hotel at this bustling Interstate 49 exit, close to the LOVE’S Travel Center, allows us to provide top-tier hospitality for business professionals and travelers alike while strengthening our connection to the Mansfield community.”

​Sharpco previously owned and operated lodging properties in Mansfield throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, and the company says the new Comfort Inn & Suites will build on that foundational presence by delivering updated hospitality standards to meet today’s commercial demand.

​Construction is now underway, with the hotel expected to open once development is completed.

About Sharpco Hotels Group

Sharpco Hotels Group, a hotel development and management company headquartered in Natchitoches, Louisiana with a mission is to provide the best lodging experience always focusing on three principles: Value, Exceptional Service and Cleanliness. Connecting and creating memories for business or for pleasure is our ultimate commitment to each and every guest.

About Comfort®

The Comfort brand has been trusted by travelers and hotel owners for over 40 years. With more than 2,100 hotels open worldwide, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Inn & Suites®, and Comfort Suites® properties offer guests a sense of belonging so they can unlock the joy of travel. The largest 100% smoke-free hotel brand in North America, Comfort hotels offer spacious rooms, complimentary amenities including a hot, hearty, and healthy breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a business center, and a fitness center and/or swimming pool. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com/comfort-hotels