U.S. Hotels Post Stronger Weekly Metrics, Led by Chicago and Washington
CoStar data for September 13–19, 2026, showed U.S. hotel occupancy at 71.1%, average daily rate at $179.30, and revenue per available room at $127.43, all higher than the same week in 2025. The national ADR was the highest for any week on record. Chicago recorded the biggest ADR and RevPAR gains, helped by the International Manufacturing Technology Show, while Washington, D.C., had the largest occupancy increase.
CoStar's weekly figures for Sept. 13–19, 2026, showed U.S. hotels improving across key measures compared with the same period a year earlier. Occupancy reached 71.1%, average daily rate hit $179.30, and revenue per available room was $127.43, with all three metrics rising.
The national average daily rate marked a record weekly high. Among the 25 largest markets, Chicago posted the steepest ADR and RevPAR increases, aided by the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Washington, D.C., led occupancy growth, and 21 of those markets saw RevPAR rise.
Stronger hotel metrics may affect travelers, hotel workers, local businesses, and event hosts. Higher rates could raise travel costs for leisure and business guests, while occupancy gains may support jobs, tax revenue, and nearby spending in host cities. Markets hosting large conventions, like Chicago and Washington, could see concentrated benefits, though affordability pressures may persist for budget-conscious visitors.