Marriott Reports RevPAR Declined 84.4 Percent at its Hotels Worldwide in Second Quarter

BETHESDA, MD. — Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) has reported that its second-quarter revenue per available room (RevPAR) declined 84.4 percent worldwide at its hotels due to the coronavirus pandemic. RevPAR in its North American portfolio dropped 83.6 percent. Additionally, the hotelier’s occupancy rates are slowly recovering, having reached 34 percent during the week ending Aug. 1 after bottoming out at 11 percent April 11.Currently, 91 percent of the company’s hotels are open, …

August 11, 2020Company News, Hospitality, Maryland, Southeast

The Estate Cos. Acquires Former Ramada Inn Near Miami for $15.3M

HIALEAH, FLA. — The Estate Cos. has acquired a former Ramada Inn in Hialeah for $15.3 million. The non-operational hotel was originally built in 1970 with expansions completed in 1973, 1979 and 1988. The property offers 258 rooms and sits on five acres at 1950 W. 49th St., 15 miles northwest of downtown Miami. Camilo Niño, Ricardo Uribe and Alen Hernandez of LV Lending originated an $11.5 million acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer. The seller was a partnership between UCH1 LLC, Miami …

August 11, 2020Acquisitions, Florida, Hospitality, Southeast

WaterWalk Acquires Development Site in Phoenix’s Deer Valley Area for Future Extended-Stay Hotel

PHOENIX — WaterWalk, a developer of upscale extended-stay hotels, has purchased 4.5 acres at the southwest corner of 19th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road in Phoenix’s Deer Valley neighborhood. Alter Group sold the development site for $2.1 million.Trask Switzenberg and Chuck Wells of Kidder Mathews represented the buyer in the deal. WaterWalk plans to develop an extended-stay hotel on the site, which includes a retail pad.Currently, WaterWalk has seven open hotels in Kansas, Colorado, …

August 11, 2020Acquisitions, Arizona, Development, Hospitality, Western

Chatham Lodging Trust Reports 77 Percent Decrease in RevPAR in Second Quarter

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLD) has reported its revenue per available room (RevPAR) declined 77 percent to $33 on a year-over-year basis in the second quarter due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The West Palm Beach-based hotelier also reported that its net income for the quarter dropped by $36.7 million to a net loss of $27.2 million.The company experienced month-over-month increases to occupancy and RevPAR within the second quarter. Portfolio-wide occupancy was 23.7 …

August 5, 2020Company News, Florida, Hospitality, Southeast

NREA Opens 236-Room Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Philadelphia’s Center City Area

PHILADELPHIA — National Real Estate Advisors LLC (NREA) has opened a 236-room hotel under the Canopy by Hilton luxury brand in Philadelphia’s Center City neighborhood. BLT Architects designed the project, which is an adaptive reuse of Philadelphia’s historic Stephen Girard Building, which was built in 1896 as the headquarters of the Directors of City Trusts. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, 3,600 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space and complimentary bike service for …

August 4, 2020Development, Hospitality, Northeast, Pennsylvania

88-Room Hampton Inn Hotel Opens at East Court Village in Pekin, Illinois

PEKIN, ILL. — An 88-room Hampton Inn & Suites hotel has opened at East Court Village in Pekin, about 10 miles south of Peoria. The four-story property is located at 3445 Court St. Amenities include a free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, on-site parking, a heated indoor pool, fitness center and meeting spaces. The pool will open to guests soon. Face masks are currently required in all indoor public areas of the hotel for guests and employees. In 2016, Marigold Lodging purchased the 2.8-acre parcel …

August 4, 2020Development, Hospitality, Illinois, Midwest

Developer Buys 2.6-Acre Site in Gurnee, Illinois, Plans to Build Hotel

GURNEE, ILL. — An unnamed developer has purchased a 2.6-acre parcel at 5742 Northridge Drive in Gurnee near Waukegan for $1 million. The buyer plans to build a hotel at the site, which includes a 24,000-square-foot, single-story building. The site is near Gurnee Mills, Six Flags and Great Wolf Lodge. Paul Cawthorn and Angelo Labriola of SVN | Chicago Commercial represented the undisclosed seller in the

August 4, 2020Development, Hospitality, Illinois, Midwest

Strand Capital Group to Develop 22-Story Hotel in Downtown Atlanta

ATLANTA — Strand Capital Group LLC will develop a 22-story, dual-branded hotel in downtown Atlanta. The Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham and Club Wyndham hotel will overlook Centennial Olympic Park and will be situated within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. The hotel will offer 200 rooms and is expected to be delivered in early 2022. The property will offer one-bedroom standard and one-, two- and three-bedroom …

August 3, 2020Development, Georgia, Hospitality, Southeast

Integrated Capital Completes Renovation of 140-Room DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Los Angeles-based Integrated Capital has completed the multimillion-dollar renovation of the 140-room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh. The project upgraded the bedding and televisions of the rooms, as well as the painting and lighting of the hallways. The six-story hotel, which is located adjacent to the Meadows Racetrack & Casino, also offers amenities such as a pool, fitness center, two restaurants and 13,000 square feet of meeting and event

July 28, 2020Development, Hospitality, Northeast, Pennsylvania

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 129-Room La Quinta Hotel in Omaha

OMAHA, NEB. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 129-room La Quinta hotel in Omaha for an undisclosed price. Built in 1981, the two-story property is located at 3330 N. 104th Ave. Ebrahim Valliani, Allan Miller and Chris Gomes of Marcus & Millichap marketed the hotel on behalf of the seller, a private investor. The team also secured and represented the buyer, a private

July 24, 2020Acquisitions, Hospitality, Midwest, Nebraska