Delivering Exceptional Hospitality

Vivek Patel owns Stay Inn & Suites hotel, a family-owned and run business in Montgomery, Alabama. With over twenty-five years of experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, he aims to deliver high-quality service and comfort to his guests. “I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I know how important it is to provide excellent service…it keeps us in business,” says Patel. Along with his wife, Asha, Patel oversees the hotel’s daily operations. Patel went to his local bank for financing when he wanted to expand and upgrade the hotel to ensure it exceeded guests’ standards. His loan application, however, was turned down. A family member recommended he try a credit union to apply for a loan. “I was drawn to the institution’s name, HOPE… since it translated to Asha, my wife’s name, and decided to give HOPE a try,” says Patel. HOPE provided $2.4 million in financing for improvements. “Hope Credit Union has been a blessing for me and my family,” says Patel. Since receiving funding from HOPE, Patel has made improvements to the hotel and is looking forward to a prosperous future.