Hospitality

Windsor Aughtry Breaks Ground on 170-Room Tapestry by Hilton Hotel in Rogers, Arkansas

by John Nelson October 26, 2023

ROGERS, ARK. — Greenville, S.C.-based Windsor Aughtry Co. has broken ground on a 170-room hotel in Rogers branded under the Tapestry by Hilton flag. The six-story property will be located at 4100 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway. The hotel will feature a rooftop experience with an open-terrace bar, steakhouse restaurant and 2,400 square feet of banquet space; 1,500 square feet of meeting space; outdoor patio; fitness center; and inside bike storage. Hospitality America will manage the hotel upon completion. The construction timeline was not disclosed.

October 26, 2023

Acquisitions Arizona Hospitality Western

Colliers Negotiates $23M Sale of 3 Palms Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona

by Amy Works October 25, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Colliers has brokered the sale of 3 Palms Hotel, located at 7707 E. McDowell Road in Scottsdale. California-based investors — Peter Sun of Five Star Inn One LLC and Lily Hsue of Five Star Inn Two LLC — acquired the asset from Roger Abbott of La Jolla, Calif., for $23 million. Originally constructed in 1980 and remodeled in 2006 and 2007, 3 Palms Hotel features 130 guest rooms with full-length mirrors, complimentary newspapers, high-speed Wi-Fi and deluxe spas. Situated on 3.4 acres, the hotel offers an outdoor pool and spa, a rooftop sundeck, fitness center and concierge. James Meng of Colliers handled the negotiations and transaction.

October 25, 2023

Development Hospitality Texas

Stratus Development Partners Opens 212-Room Hotel in Downtown Austin

by Taylor Williams October 23, 2023

AUSTIN, TEXAS — An affiliate of California-based Stratus Development Partners has opened the 212-room Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown at 68 East Ave., adjacent to the historic Rainey Street District. The 16-story, 223,975-square-foot hotel offers a pool, fitness center, 24-hour market and 8,300 square feet of meeting and event space, as well as a fifth-floor restaurant and bar and a rooftop bar and lounge. San Diego-based Azul Hospitality Group will manage the hotel.

October 23, 2023

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Soloviev Group Plans 1,325-Unit Apartment Complex in Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Development in Manhattan

by Jeff Shaw October 20, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Soloviev Group has announced plans for two residential towers in Manhattan as a part of the Freedom Plaza mixed-use development, a six-acre, three-block project proposed along the East River in Manhattan. The two high-rise buildings will offer 1,325 residential units, including 513 affordable units. Current plans for Freedom Plaza feature 4.8 acres of publicly accessible green space; a hotel; retail and restaurant space; a museum; the residential towers; and a casino. Local news outlets report that adding affordable housing to the development plans is a move to improve the proposal’s attractiveness amid opposition to the casino component. Soloviev is developing the casino in partnership with global entertainment owner and operator Mohegan. Mohegan is an extension of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. The planned affordable housing component of the development will comply with New York City’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing rules, as well as all other applicable affordability guidelines. Nearly 40 percent of the total unit count will be permanently affordable and reserved for residents earning 80 percent or below the area median income. According to Soloviev Group, the proposed project will be among Manhattan’s largest inclusionary housing initiatives. “Affordable housing, specifically the creation of new …

October 20, 2023

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Trinity Investments-Led Joint Venture Secures $750M Refinancing of Grande Lakes Orlando Resort

by John Nelson October 18, 2023

ORLANDO, FLA. — A joint venture led by Trinity Investments has secured a $750 million loan for the refinancing of Grande Lakes Orlando Resort, a resort that includes two luxury hotels and a golf course. Situated on the south side of Orlando, the 409-acre development comprises the 582-room Ritz-Carlton hotel, the 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel and an 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman. An undisclosed lender provided the floating-rate CMBS loan to the Trinity-led joint venture, which acquired the resort in 2018. Since its acquisition, Grande Lakes Orlando Resort has undergone renovations to the rooms and public areas, as well as the addition of 12 guestrooms, new food-and-beverage experiences and a pool renovation that includes a new waterpark. Trinity estimates the renovations totaled $118 million.

October 18, 2023

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Driftwood Capital Secures $115M Refinancing for Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona

by Amy Works October 18, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Driftwood Capital has obtained $115 million in refinancing for Scottsdale McCormick Ranch, a conference center resort in Scottsdale. MetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, provided the loan. Driftwood’s $40 million renovation of Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Resort includes a complete redesign of all guest rooms, expanded food and beverage offerings, and the addition of 12 five-bedroom villas and a full-service luxury spa. Upon completion, the resort will be part of the Curio brand within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio. Built in 1976 and claiming to be “the country’s first true conference center resort,” the property is adjacent to two 18-hole golf courses. The resort features 90,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor meeting and event space, two outdoor swimming pools, a spa and fitness center, several food and beverage outlets, a speakeasy, and interactive venue space with a golf simulator and pool table. The property is located within the planned community of McCormick Ranch. Driftwood Hospitality Management, an affiliate of Driftwood Capital, will assume management responsibilities.

October 18, 2023

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The RMR Group Completes Redevelopment of 20 Mass Mixed-Use Building in D.C.

by John Nelson October 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The RMR Group has completed the redevelopment of 20 Mass, a mixed-use building located at 20 Massachusetts Ave. in Washington, D.C. Office Properties Income Trust, an affiliate REIT of RMR Group, owns 20 Mass. The former government office building now houses the 274-room Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill hotel, which includes the new 200-seat French restaurant Bistro Du Jour; 183,000 square feet of upper-level office space; a 14,500-square-foot penthouse amenity space; and 13,800 square feet of retail space. The LEED Gold-certified property also features a new glass curtain wall façade and a 10-story atrium. The design-build team includes general contractor DPR Construction and architect Leo A. Daly. CBRE is the exclusive office leasing broker at 20 Mass, and JLL is responsible for retail leasing.

October 17, 2023

Development Hospitality Texas

Provident Realty Advisors, Trez Capital to Develop 215-Site RV Park in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams October 16, 2023

SAN ANTONIO — A partnership between Provident Realty Advisors and Trez Capital has acquired 42 acres in San Antonio for the development of a 215-site RV park. The development will be known as Roaming Trails RV Retreat (RTRV) Lake Calaveras and will offer multi-vehicle parking at every pad, back-in and pull-through spots, private fenced yards and weatherproof covers. Communal amenities will include a pool, package lockers and a dog park. Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the year.

October 16, 2023

Development Hospitality Texas

Provident Realty Advisors, Trez Capital to Develop 196-Site RV Park in Burleson, Texas

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2023

BURLESON, TEXAS — A partnership between Provident Realty Advisors and Trez Capital has acquired 22 acres in Burleson, a southern suburb of Fort Worth, for the development of a 196-site RV park. The development will be known as Roaming Trails RV Retreat (RTRV) Burleson and will offer multi-vehicle parking at every pad, back-in and pull-through spots, private fenced yards and weatherproof covers. Communal amenities will include a pool, package lockers and a dog park. Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the year.

October 13, 2023

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DoveHill Capital Management Buys 329-Room, Dual-Branded Hotel in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — Florida-based investment firm DoveHill Capital Management has acquired a 329-room, dual-branded hotel in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield Heights neighborhood. The Hilton hotel was built in 2000 and was fully renovated in 2016, while the Homewood Suites hotel was built in 2005 and fully renovated in 2022. The hotels share 26,000 square feet of amenity space, as well as 1,300 parking spaces, and have jointly benefited from over $10 million in capital investment since 2015. DoveHill’s subsidiary, The Wurzak Hotel Group, will manage the property.

October 13, 2023

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