Lodging Concepts Manufacturing added as approved supplier for Residence Inn by Marriott

Lodging Concepts Manufacturing has been approved as a furniture supplier for Residence Inn by Marriott, expanding its Marriott portfolio to six programs. The move strengthens LCM’s position in branded hospitality while supporting guestroom casegoods and seating for the extended-stay chain.

Why it matters: - The new approval expands Lodging Concepts Manufacturing’s Marriott footprint and gives Residence Inn owners and developers another approved source for guestroom furniture. - The move reinforces LCM’s push into both branded hotel programs and custom hospitality projects.

What happened: - Lodging Concepts Manufacturing announced on Oct. 7, 2026, that it has been added as an approved furniture supplier for Residence Inn by Marriott. - The approval makes Residence Inn the sixth Marriott program supported by LCM. - LCM will manufacture guestroom casegoods and seating for the Residence Inn program. - The furniture will feature oak veneers and metal accents.

The details: - Residence Inn is an extended-stay brand with full kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. - The new approval gives Residence Inn owners, developers, purchasing teams and designers an additional option for guestroom casegoods and seating. - LCM says it brings experience supporting five other Marriott brands and an understanding of brand standards, specifications and hospitality manufacturing. - LCM says its focus on durability, quality and long-term performance is intended to support furniture that meets brand requirements and withstands everyday guest use. - The company says it supports both branded programs and custom hospitality projects with dedicated project management, regular production updates and visibility throughout manufacturing. - LCM says it performs 100% quality control before shipment.

Between the lines: - The Residence Inn approval signals that LCM is deepening its role as a program supplier, not just a custom furniture maker. - The management changes announced alongside the approval suggest the company is organizing around two distinct businesses: branded programs and custom work. - Ernie Mendoza was named president after serving as vice president of sales. - LCM Principal Jinesh Naran moved to head of brand business and strategic accounts, with responsibility for hotel brands, ownership groups and strategic partners. - Naran said the structure is meant to give program and custom projects more focused attention while preserving project management, communication and accountability. - LCM says it also supports approved or specified programs in the Hilton portfolio, including Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton. - The company says it has supplied furniture for more than 600 program hotels nationwide, including new construction, renovations and property improvement plans.

What's next: - LCM says the organizational changes are designed to support continued investment in custom hospitality furniture while its program portfolio grows. - The company will continue serving Marriott and Hilton-branded projects alongside custom hotel furniture packages. - LCM directs interested customers to more information or info@lodgingcm.com.