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<\/a><\/a>\nThe annual rankings, determined by reader voting, spotlight brands that have earned exceptional consumer trust and satisfaction nationwide. SmartStop\u2019s placement underscores its commitment to providing a superior storage experience, highlighted by high-quality facilities and outstanding customer service throughout its expanding North American portfolio.<\/p>
\n\u201cThis recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the experiences and feedback of the customers we serve every day,\u201d said H. Michael Schwartz, SmartStop\u2019s Chairman and CEO. \u201cBeing named the highest-ranked publicly traded self-storage company by Reviewed readers is an exciting honor. It\u2019s a testament to our team\u2019s passion and commitment to delivering outstanding service.\u201d<\/p>
\nThe award further reinforces SmartStop\u2019s position as one of the leading self-storage operators in North America. With ongoing investment in its properties, technology, and customer-focused initiatives, SmartStop remains dedicated to delivering clean, secure, and modern storage solutions tailored to residential and business customers.<\/p>
\nAbout SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):<\/b><\/p>
\nSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (\u201cSmartStop\u201d) (NYSE: SMA) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop\u00ae Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary, SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs and, through its Managed Platform, offers third-party management services in the U.S. and Canada. As of June 05, 2026, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of approximately 460 operating properties in 35 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, comprising over 270,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 51 operating self-storage properties across four provinces in Canada, which total approximately 45,000 units and 4.5 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nInvestor Relations Contact:<\/b>