Hospitality

MMCC Arranges Joint Venture Equity Raise for Hotel Conversion Project in Manhattan, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow January 27, 2026

MANHATTAN, KAN. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged the joint venture equity raise for the acquisition and conversion of the boutique Bluemont Hotel in Manhattan into a Graduate by Hilton property. TCOR Hotel Partners is the buyer. The property is expected to open as Graduate by Hilton Manhattan in early 2027. The reimagined hotel will feature refreshed guestrooms, enhanced gathering spaces and design elements inspired by the history and traditions of Kansas State University. Pete Fehlman and Jake Marshall of MMCC arranged the joint venture financing.

January 27, 2026

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Real Estate Industry Displays ‘Uneven Performance’ Heading Into 2026, Says IRR

by John Nelson January 27, 2026

DENVER — Integra Realty Resources (IRR), a commercial real estate valuation services firm based in Denver, has debuted Viewpoint 2026, the 33rd edition of the firm’s commercial real estate trends report. The publication concludes that the U.S. commercial real estate industry is currently experiencing a mixed bag of demand generators and property-level performance. “As we enter 2026, we see that the economic environment is becoming more stable, but growth is slower and visibility remains limited,” says Nick Luettke, economist at Moody’s Analytics. “Inflation has eased from recent peaks and interest rates have started to trend lower, however, borrowing costs remain elevated relative to prior cycles. With labor markets softening and policy uncertainty still at play, economic conditions are supportive in some areas but restrictive in others, contributing to uneven performance across the U.S. commercial real estate market.” IRR partnered with Luettke for the macro-economic trends within the report and sought contributions from nearly 600 valuation advisors in the United States and Caribbean. The report delivers sector-specific insights along with three specialty property reports on healthcare and seniors housing, quick-service restaurants and self-storage. Some key findings and forecasts from the main report include: the sustained poor fundamentals within the highly fragmented office …

January 27, 2026

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Azul Hospitality Group Opens 173-Room Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles Hotel

by Amy Works January 26, 2026

ARCADIA, CALIF. — San Diego-based Azul Hospitality Group has opened Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles, a full-service Hilton-branded hotel in Arcadia. The 173-room property includes a mix of guest rooms and suites, approximately 17,800 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and business hub. Additionally, the hotel features three food-and-beverage outlets, including Hipico rooftop restaurant and terrace; 19Seventy at the Ovalo Restaurant & Bar, an all-day dining concept; and Sottaku by Kisen & Kaiseki Motoishi, a speciality sushi and Japanese dining outlet. Situated near the historic Santa Ana Racetrack, the hotel also offers racetrack-facing views from select rooms. Azul Hospitality Group operates properties in 29 markets across 11 states, with a portfolio that includes 21 global hotel brands. Azul also manages and concepted more than 40 independently branded restaurants and skyline bars, as well as cafés, counter-service concepts and speakeasies.

January 26, 2026

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Venu to Open $150M Amphitheater at Flyway District in Webster, Texas

by Taylor Williams January 26, 2026

WEBSTER, TEXAS — Venu, a hospitality and entertainment owner-operator based in Colorado, has signed a letter of intent to open a 12,500-seat amphitheater in Webster, a southeastern suburb of Houston. According to local media sources, including Community Impact Newspaper and CultureMap Houston, the project is valued at $150 million. Known as Sunset Amphitheater Houston and spanning 34 acres, the venue will be located within Flyway, an 80-acre entertainment district that is anchored by Great Wolf Lodge. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman is a partner on the project via the Aikman Club, a 350-seat, membership-based elevated space that will be located at the center of the venue. A construction timeline was not announced.

January 26, 2026

Hospitality Loans Texas

Largo Capital Arranges $13.2M Loan for Refinancing of Houston Hotel

by Taylor Williams January 23, 2026

HOUSTON — Largo Capital, a financial intermediary based in upstate New York, has arranged a $13.2 million loan for the refinancing of a 125-room hotel in Houston. The specific name and address of the hotel were not disclosed, but the property is operated under the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand. The undisclosed borrower will use a portion of the proceeds to fund capital improvements. Ben Blanton and Max Downing led the transaction for Largo Capital.

January 23, 2026

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TDC Selects Mainsail Lodging as Hotel Development Partner at Medley Project in Johns Creek, Georgia

by Abby Cox January 23, 2026

ATLANTA — Toro Development Co. (TDC) has selected Mainsail Lodging & Development as the development partner and operator for the hotel component at Medley, a 43-acre mixed-use development under construction in the north Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek. The 150-room hotel will be integrated within the mixed-use development and will front the 25,000-square-foot greenspace at the property. The hotel, which is slated to open in 2028, will feature modern guestrooms, a signature restaurant and approximately 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space that connects to the green space and lobby. Along with the new hospitality component, Medley includes 164,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space; 883 luxury apartments; and 110,000 square feet of office space. Medley will officially open on Oct. 29.

January 23, 2026

Acquisitions Hospitality Midwest Ohio

Hunter Advisors Negotiates Sale of 408-Room Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

by Kristin Harlow January 21, 2026

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Hunter Advisors has negotiated the sale of the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, a 408-room property in downtown Columbus. JW Marriott Family Enterprises sold the hotel to Whitestone Cos. Robert Taylor and Sophia Pittaluga of Hunter brokered the sale. Situated at 50 N. Third St., the asset rises 22 stories and features 23,810 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across 18 meeting rooms, along with Latitude 41, Bar 41, an outdoor pool, fitness center and business center. The acquisition marks Whitestone’s third investment in Columbus over the last 10 months.

January 21, 2026

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HWE Negotiates Sale of 220-Room SpringHill Suites Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead District

by Abby Cox January 19, 2026

ATLANTA — Hodges Ward Elliott (HWE) has brokered the sale of the Springhill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buckhead hotel, a 220-room, select-service hotel located at 3459 Buckhead Loop NE in the city’s Buckhead district. HWE, now part of Franklin Street’s platform, represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The sales price and buyer were also not disclosed, but the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that Blueleaf Capital and 3VP purchased the hotel for approximately $19.3 million. Spanning 11 floors, the pet-friendly hotel features a mix of amenities, including a swimming pool, onsite restaurant, 24/7 fitness center, complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, gift shop and roughly 2,200 square feet of conference space. The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that the new owners plan to invest $9 million to renovate the hotel. The property will continue to be affiliated with SpringHill Suites by Marriott, according to HWE.

January 19, 2026

Hospitality Loans New York Northeast

BWE Arranges Two Loans Totaling $120M for Refinancing of New York City Hotels

by Taylor Williams January 16, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — BWE, a Cleveland-based commercial finance firm, has arranged two loans totaling $120 million for the refinancing of a pair of Marriott-branded hotels in the New York City. The financing consisted of $90 million for the 357-room Residence Inn Times Square hotel in Midtown Manhattan and $30 million for the 160-room Courtyard by Marriott Long Island City in Queens. Steve Perricone of BWE arranged the loans, both of which were structured with 15-year terms and 15-year amortization schedules. The name(s) of the direct lenders, as well as the regional hospitality investor that owns the properties, were not disclosed.

January 16, 2026

Acquisitions Hospitality Midwest Wisconsin

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 67-Room Boutique Hotel in La Crosse, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow January 16, 2026

LA CROSSE, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of The Charmont Hotel, a 67-room boutique hotel property in La Crosse. The property was formerly a 19th-century candy factory. The hotel features a full-service restaurant, rooftop terrace, fitness center and more than 900 square feet of meeting space. Open since 2017, the asset is steps from the Mississippi River. Ebrahim Valliani, Michael Klar, Dan Danielak and Todd Lindblom of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor group, and procured the buyer, Diane Hendricks, founder of Hendricks Commercial Properties LLC. The transaction received additional support from Chris Gomes and Allan Miller of Marcus & Millichap’s Miller-Gomes Hotel Team.

January 16, 2026

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