PORTLAND, ORE. — Seattle-based Coast Hospitality has received a $51.1 million loan for the refinancing and renovation of Benson Hotel in downtown Portland. Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance closed a first lien bridge loan for the borrower. Originally built in 1912 and expanded in 1959, the 13-story hotel features 287 guest rooms, including 57 suites; two restaurants; a bar/mezzanine lounge; and almost 18,000 square feet of indoor meeting space spanning across 18 different rooms, including two separate ballrooms; a 12-story historic stairwell; fitness center; and business center. The borrower plans to renovate the hotel’s common areas, including the meeting space, lobby and food and beverage outlets. The property, which previously operated independently of a national brand, will be flagged under the Hilton Curio Collection in the fourth quarter of 2021. Jonathan Falik of JF Capital Advisors advised Coast Hospitality on the loan and the branding.
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OAKLAND, ORE. — Crystal Investment Property (CIP) has arranged the sale of Ranch Motel, a motel in Oakland, a tiny city approximately midway between Eugene and Medford. Joseph Kennedy of CIP represented the buyer and seller in the deal. The acquisition price was not released. The exterior corridor motel is located north of Oakland and features 25 A-frame-style rooms and limited service. The property’s updated lobby and cabins feature a mid-century peaked metal roof.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based construction firm Omnibuild has reached the midpoint of construction of a 38-story hospitality project at 150 W. 48th St. in Midtown Manhattan that will house three hotels. The Hampton Inn, Home 2 Suites and Motto Hotel will offer a total of 1,046 rooms across the three brands. Additional features will include two ground-floor lobbies with entrances, retail space, a café and restaurant, rooftop bar and two gyms. Sam Chang of The McSam Hotel Group is developing the project, and Gene Kaufman Architects PC is designing it. Completion is slated for next fall.
By David Vincent, investment products specialist, Cadre Asset selection in the hospitality investment market will be critical through the remainder of 2021, as particular hotels in select locations could thrive from new sources of growth and revenue, while others may sit on the wrong side of shifting demand. But investors shouldn’t completely write off the sector. Instead, they should keep their eyes wide open about specific opportunities with solid information that could support a potential increase in valuation. Travel on the Rise Stretching their wings after extended COVID-19-related isolation, Americans are now taking to the skies and highways in large numbers. A need to return to normalcy is driving increased demand for travel, boosted by the promise — and delivery — of vaccinations and then-falling infection rates. Confidence appeared to peak in the early summer, as major airlines announced profitable quarters and plans to hire and purchase planes more aggressively, according to reports by The New York Times. In July, the uptick in travel and lodging brought the national hotel occupancy rate to 71.4 percent — the highest level since summer 2019, according to data from CoStar Group. Now, amid the uncertainty of the Delta variant, the future of hospitality …
BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington has sold for $3.2 million. Located at 1621 Jumer Drive, the property includes 180 rooms. Meghan O’Neal-Rogozinski of Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Group represented the buyer, Adidev Developers Real Estate LLC. The buyer intends to continue operating the property as a hotel and convention center under the agreed lease terms. Seller information was not disclosed.
TEXARKANA, TEXAS — Phoenix-based Tower Capital has arranged two acquisition loans totaling roughly $10.3 million for a pair of Marriott-branded hotels totaling 175 rooms in Texarkana. In the first deal, Tower Capital arranged $5.1 million for the purchase of the 85-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel. In the second transaction, the firm placed a $5.1 million loan for the adjacent 90-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Both loans were structured with three-year terms, fixed interest rates and 77 percent loan-to-cost ratios. The undisclosed borrower(s) will use portions of the proceeds to fund capital improvements at both properties.
ATHENS, TEXAS — Dallas-based Profectus Multifamily Capital has purchased a vacant Quality Inn & Suites hotel in Athens, located southeast of Dallas, with plans to convert the property into a 122-unit apartment community. The complex will offer a fitness center, business center, dog park, outdoor recreational areas and a restaurant or coffee shop. Greg Miller of locally based brokerage firm The Multifamily Group represented Profectus in its acquisition of the property, which was originally built in 1981 on a 14-acre site that can support additional future development.
CHARLESTON, S.C. AND AUGUSTA, GA. — PMZ Realty Capital LLC has arranged $70 million in joint venture equity and debt financing to recapitalize two hotels in Charleston and Augusta. The properties include the Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown – Medical Center in Charleston and The Partridge Inn Augusta Curio Collection by Hilton in Augusta. Rio Partners is the owner of the properties, and the firm plans to use the proceeds from the two separate transactions to pay off existing debt and upgrade the properties. The 150-room Holiday Inn Express is located close to Charleston Farmer’s Market, Folly Beach, The Citadel – Johnson Hagood Stadium, Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens and the South Carolina Aquarium. Located at 250 Spring St., the hotel is only 12 miles from Charleston International Airport. Hotel amenities include a pool, breakfast provided for guests, complimentary Wi-Fi and a fitness center. Located at 2110 Walton Way, the 153-room Partridge Inn Augusta is situated less than two miles from Daniel Field Private Airport, 10 miles from Augusta Regional Airport and about 4 miles from the Augusta National Golf Club. Hotel amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, an onsite restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center, room service, business center and meeting rooms.
KISSIMMEE, FLA. — Encore Capital Management has received a $98.4 million loan for the refinancing and expansion of Margaritaville Resort Orlando. Concord Summit Capital LLC arranged the loan with Starwood Property Trust. The loan refinances the existing construction senior and mezzanine debt and provides additional capital for the resort expansion. Encore plans to build 75 additional hotel rooms on the east wing of the resort, which is located in Kissimmee, just south of Orlando. Construction is expected to begin later this year, but a timeline for completion was not disclosed. The resort, which opened in January 2019, offers rooms, suites and cottage rentals. Resort guests can dine at Euphoria Fish House, an upscale seafood restaurant; Salty Rim Bar & Grill, a poolside grill; or On Vacation, a cocktail and comedian lounge. The property also offers space for hosting meetings, conferences and weddings. Kevin O’Grady, Justin Neelis and Daniel Rojo of Concord Summit arranged the loan on behalf of Encore. The team began marketing the opportunity to potential lenders in spring 2021. Concord Summit also arranged the original construction financing for Margaritaville Resort Orlando in 2017. “The owners have planned the resort’s expansion carefully and enhanced the brand significantly,” says O’Grady. …
BRANSON, MO. — Drever Atelier Partners has acquired Angel Inn by the Strip in southern Missouri’s Branson. The former 342-room hotel will be transformed into a workforce housing community named The Penleigh — Branson Row. In addition to 324 apartment units, the project will feature three resident lounges, a fitness center, playground, pool and pet park. The Penleigh will offer monthly rental rates around $600, along with incentives for early payment, free after-school tutoring and other social programs. Completion is slated for early 2022. Jerry Emery sold the hotel, which was originally built in 1994.