Hospitality

Tempe Hotel Group Sells 139-Room Arizona Days Inn to Elliot West Hospitality for $8M

by Amy Works December 7, 2020

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Tempe Hotel Group has completed the disposition of a Days Inn-branded hotel, situated on a 2.4-acre site in Tempe’s General Industrial District. Elliot West Hospitality acquired the asset for more than $8 million. Due to the terms of the transaction, the property’s ownership may not officially transfer for a couple of years. The hotel, which was constructed in 1987, is slated to undergo renovations and rebranding over the next couple years. The 139-room hotel features a resort-style pool, full-service elevator, laundry facilities, vending and ice machines, a business center, large atrium/continental breakfast room and meeting room. Zack Mishkin of ORION Investment Real Estate represented the buyer and seller in the transaction.

December 7, 2020

Development Hospitality Kansas Midwest

Midas Hospitality Opens $20M SpringHill Suites Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow December 4, 2020

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Midas Hospitality has opened its first hotel property in Overland Park. Located at 4081 Indian Creek Parkway, the $20 million SpringHill Suites rises five stories with 128 suites. Amenities at the all-suite hotel include a fitness center, indoor swimming pool and meeting room. The property is situated near the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Midas served as developer and Thomas Construction was the general contractor. Midas will manage the new hotel, with Rosa Perez serving as general manager. Midas owns and manages 38 hotels across the country, three of which are in Kansas. SpringHill Suites is under the Marriott umbrella of hotels. In response to COVID-19, Marriott has implemented the Marriott Cleanliness Council, which actively monitors cleaning and safety standards. Face masks and social distancing are implemented within amenity areas.

December 4, 2020

California Hospitality Loans Western

Mirae Asset Global Investments Receives $150M Refinancing for Fairmont San Francisco Hotel

by Amy Works December 3, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO — An affiliate of Mirae Asset Global Investments has received a $150 million loan for the refinancing of the historic Fairmont San Francisco, located at 950 Mason St. in San Francisco. JLL Hotels & Hospitality arranged the five-year, non-recourse loan through United Overseas Bank for the borrower. The 606-key hotel first opened in 1907 and has undergone $16 million in renovations to public areas, guest rooms and infrastructure since 2015. The hotel features 62 suites; more than 45,000 square feet of meeting and event space including a ballroom; retail outlets; fitness center; business center; in-room dining; and restaurants such as Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar and Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The hotel reopened in September after suspending operations in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 3, 2020

California Company News Hospitality Western

Airbnb Increases Expected IPO Valuation to $35B

by Amy Works December 2, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday, Dec. 1, San Francisco-based Airbnb filed an updated S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO) filing on Dec. 9. The home-rental platform, along with some shareholders, plans to offer 51.9 million shares at $44 to $50 in its IPO, creating a valuation of up to $35 billion, an $4 billion increase from its private valuation of $31 billion. The 13-year-old company has experienced growth since its founding with gross booking value (GBV) topping $38 billion in 2019, representing a 29 percent growth from $29.4 billion in 2018. However, during the first nine months of 2020, Airbnb was impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic with GBV falling to $18 billion, down 39 percent year over year, and $2.5 billion in revenue, down 32 percent year over year. Through the combination of consolidating its workforce and a surge in rentals, the company has begun to see a 1 percent uptick in bookings between second- and third-quarter 2020, resulting $1.3 billion in third-quarter revenue, down 18 percent from the same period in 2019. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group, Allen & Co., Bank of America Corp., Barclays Plc and Citigroup …

December 2, 2020

Acquisitions California Hospitality Top Stories Western

Oxford Capital Group Acquires Five Boutique Hotels in Downtown San Francisco, Silicon Valley

by Kristin Harlow December 2, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, PALO ALTO AND LOS GATOS, CALIF. — Oxford Capital Group LLC has acquired five boutique hotels in San Francisco and Silicon Valley from Greystone Hotels for an undisclosed price. The company plans to reposition many of the assets. The properties include King George Hotel, Hotel Griffon and The Inn at Union Square in San Francisco, as well as Creekside Inn in Palo Alto and Hotel Los Gatos in Los Gatos. Dating back to 1914, the 53-room King George Hotel includes a lobby bar and 1,150 square feet of meeting space. Hotel Griffon, which opened in 1906, includes 62 rooms as well as 308 square feet of meeting space and Perry’s restaurant. The Inn at Union Square, which features 30 rooms, opened in 1980 and includes Chloe Gallery. Creekside Inn dates back to 1955. It features 136 rooms, 1,400 square feet of meeting space, CIBO restaurant, Driftwood Deli and a Metro PCS store. Opened in 2002, the 72-room Hotel Los Gatos features 2,000 square feet of meeting space, Dio Deka restaurant and a Verde Touch holistic massage center. “We have been value-oriented investors in the lodging sector for nearly 30 years,” says John Rutledge, founder, chairman and CEO of …

December 2, 2020

Development Hospitality Texas

Jenkins Organization Breaks Ground on 208-Site RV Resort in Elgin, Texas

by Taylor Williams December 1, 2020

ELGIN, TEXAS — Houston-based self-storage developer The Jenkins Organization has broken ground on a 208-site RV resort in Elgin, about 25 miles northwest of Austin. Jenkins will operate the new park under the Great Escapes brand. Amenities will include a clubhouse with a kitchen, a resort-style pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling areas and a dog park. The opening of the facility, which will be Jenkins’ fourth Great Escapes location, is scheduled for winter 2021.

December 1, 2020

Acquisitions Hospitality NAI Texas

Axton Group Buys 492-Room Renaissance Austin Hotel for $70M

by Taylor Williams November 30, 2020

AUSTIN, TEXAS — An affiliate of San Francisco-based investment management firm The Axton Group has purchased the 492-room Renaissance Austin Hotel for $70 million. The hotel, which is part of the Marriott International family of brands and is located on the city’s north side, includes 88 suites and 77,600 square feet of meeting and event space. An affiliate of Walton Street Capital LLC provided an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the transaction. Eastdil Secured served as financial advisor. The seller was not disclosed. Axton Group plans to upgrade the meeting rooms and other common spaces.

November 30, 2020

Connecticut Development Hospitality Northeast

SoNo Development Opens 102-Room Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel in Norwalk, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams November 30, 2020

NORWALK, CONN. — Hospitality owner SoNo Development has opened the 102-room Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel in Norwalk. The eight-story hotel houses studio and one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and workspaces. Amenities include a grocery delivery service, convenience store, fitness center, business center and an onsite bar and restaurant. Pennsylvania-based Shaner Hotels will operate the property.

November 30, 2020

Development Hospitality Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Magellan Development Group Rebrands Vista Tower Project as St. Regis Chicago

by Kristin Harlow November 30, 2020

CHICAGO — Magellan Development Group LLC has rebranded its 101-story project, previously known as Vista Tower, into The St. Regis Chicago. Magellan has partnered with St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and The Alinea Group. The project features both hospitality and condominium space. The 191-room hotel will feature several dining options, including a fine dining restaurant, a restaurant and lounge overlooking the Chicago River and a sky bar with outdoor terrace. Amenities include an indoor pool, spa, fitness room, ballroom and meeting rooms. The condominiums will be named The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago. Residents of the 393 condominiums will have access to a resident-only amenity floor. Located on the 47th floor, this space will feature a sky terrace with outdoor pool, lounge, demonstration kitchen, fitness center, conference center, golf lounge and children’s activity room. Designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang, the 101-story tower is the third-tallest building in Chicago. Residents will begin to take occupancy in December with full completion slated for the third quarter of 2021. Condos are priced from $1 million to $18.5 million.

November 30, 2020

Development Hospitality Michigan Midwest

New Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Opens in Kalamazoo at Reduced Capacity

by Kristin Harlow November 30, 2020

KALAMAZOO, MICH. — A new Hilton Garden Inn hotel has opened in downtown Kalamazoo. The hotel will operate at a reduced capacity of 54 rooms, with the remaining 60 rooms expected to open in February. The dual-branded development adjoins a 106-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel that is slated to open in May. PlazaCorp and Dora Hotel Co. partnered on the project, which is a restoration of the historic Mason Temple building. Designed by Spier & Rohns and dating back to 1915, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, onsite restaurant, outdoor courtyard, fitness center, lounge, business center and 2,100 square feet of banquet space.

November 30, 2020

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