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Unfinished hotel rooms are something new for a major hotel group. That's what Wyndham is offering in roughly 40% of the rooms of its newest brand.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced its 25th brand Tuesday, WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham.

WaterWalk, a set of 11 properties, stands out from other hotel brands in that it lets owners sell a mix of rooms, with about 60% marketed as extended-stay hotel rooms and about 40% marketed as short-term rentals.

"WaterWalk retains ownership of the brand," a spokesperson said. "However, the brand has become fully integrated into the Wyndham portfolio." 

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