Best Western is one of the largest hotel chains in the world. It specializes in providing marketing, reservation and operational support to more than 4,200 independently owned and operated member hotels in over 80 countries. Founded in 1946, the hotel hosts around 400,000 guests each night worldwide. It has fully furnished rooms with closet doors, color televisions, videocassette recorders, telephones and toiletries. The hotel also provides dining and laundry services. It has expertise in providing a range of vacation packages, including sightseeing, cultural and sports. In addition, the hotel has a full-service restaurant and a mini bar. Headquartered in Phoenix, Best Western has a location in Clear Lake, Iowa.