Hospitality

Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. Arranges $50M Construction Loan for The Lionsback Resort in Moab, Utah

by Amy Works February 8, 2023

MOAB, UTAH — Sonneblick-Eichner Co. has secured $50 million in construction financing for Phase I of Lionsback Resort, a 175-acre development in Moab. Situated adjacent to Canyonlands and Arches national parks, Lionsback’s $350 million, five-year development plans includes 188 single-family residences and a resort hotel. Proceeds from the fixed-rate, non-recourse construction loan will be used to complete the Phase I onsite infrastructure improvements and vertical construction of the initial 34 single-family homes, as well as the horizontal infrastructure of Phase II. Moab is located in the eastern portion of Utah, near the Colorado border, Colorado River and Arches National Park.

February 8, 2023

California Development Hospitality Western

Paladin Equity Capital Acquires Land Parcel in San Bernardino for Everhome Suites Hotel Development

by Amy Works February 8, 2023

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — Paladin Equity Capital has purchased a 1.7-acre land site at 898 E. Harriman Place in San Bernardino from Los Angeles-based NHOS Enterprises. The buyer plans to develop an Everhome Suites extended-stay hotel on the site. Slated to break ground in summer 2023, the 60,000-square-foot hotel will feature 117 apartment-style guest rooms with fully equipped kitchens and customizable space, including workstations, full-size closets, additional storage and spa-like bathroom. Onsite amenities include public spaces, a fitness center and a 24/7 self-service marketplace with a variety of food and beverage options. Brad Umansky and Paul Galmarini of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the seller, while Kevin Barry of Irish Commercial Brokerage represented the buyer in the transaction.

February 8, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Hospitality Southeast

MCR Acquires Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon Hotel for $118M

by John Nelson February 7, 2023

MIAMI — New York-based hotel owner-operator MCR has acquired the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, a 508-room hotel in Miami. The seller and sales price were not disclosed, but the South Florida Business Journal reports that Park Hotels & Resorts sold the 14-story hotel to MCR for $118 million. Set within the Blue Lagoon business park, the waterfront hotel is located south of Miami International Airport and features four food-and-beverage outlets, an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, complimentary airport shuttle, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, 24-hour fitness center, business center and 32,000 square feet of meeting space. Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon is MCR’s second hotel in the Miami Airport submarket following the acquisition of the Hyatt Place Miami Airport East in December 2022, as well as the company’s 10th hotel in Florida.

February 7, 2023

Acquisitions Hospitality Indiana Midwest

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.1M Sale of Comfort Suites Hotel in Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow February 7, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 70-room Comfort Suites hotel in Indianapolis for $7.1 million. Built in 2009, the three-story hotel is located near I-465 and the Indianapolis International Airport. Amenities include a business center, fitness center, indoor pool and complimentary breakfast. Scott Havericak and Robert Hunter of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Vinsar Hotels LLC. The duo also procured the buyer, Singh Estate LLC.

February 7, 2023

Acquisitions Hospitality New York Northeast

Hawkins Way, Vardë Acquire 655-Room Hotel in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams February 7, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Hawkins Way Capital and Vardë Partners has acquired a 655-room hotel located at 525 Lexington Ave. in Manhattan’s Midtown East neighborhood. The 35-story, 406,261-square-foot building, which was shuttered at the time of sale, was originally constructed in 1922 and most recently housed a Marriott-branded operation. Jeffrey Davis, Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Stephany Chen and Bob Knakal of JLL represented the seller, global investment firm Deka Immobilien, in the transaction.

February 7, 2023

Acquisitions Georgia Hospitality Southeast

Hodges Ward Elliott Arranges Sale of Boutique 17-Room Hotel in Savannah’s Historic District

by John Nelson February 6, 2023

SAVANNAH, GA. — Hodges Ward Elliott (HWE) has arranged the sale of Hamilton-Turner Inn, a 17-room luxury boutique hotel located at 330 Abercorn St. in the Historic District of Savannah. Originally built in the late 1800s and repositioned for hospitality use in 1997, the inn features French Empire-style architecture and includes a parlor/sitting room, as well as a dining room that can serve up to 20 guests. Pete Dannemiller and Jeff Berkman of HWE brokered the sale on behalf of the undisclosed seller, which implemented a capital improvement plan at the property over the last several years. The buyer and sales price were also not disclosed.

February 6, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Hospitality Southeast Top Stories

JLL Arranges $835M Sale of Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida

by Taylor Williams February 6, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — JLL has arranged the sale of Diplomat Beach Resort, a 1,000-room hotel located in the South Florida community of Hollywood. Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) sold the beachfront property for $835 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Diplomat Beach Resort is a twin-spired, 33-story hotel that sits on a 10-acre site. The property houses 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a 14,000-square-foot spa, eight restaurants and bars and multiple pools and cascading waterfalls. Guests also have access to kayak, paddleboard and jet ski rental services. The buyer, a joint venture between Credit Suisse Asset Management and Honolulu-based Trinity Fund Advisors, has entered into an agreement with Hilton Hotels & Resorts to operate the hotel under the chain’s Curio Collection by Hilton family of brands. According to the brokerage team, the deal marks the third-largest single-asset hotel sale in U.S. history by price. Diplomat Beach Resort underwent a $90 million capital improvement program in 2018. The Journal reports that the new ownership plans to make additional renovations and improvements to enhance the guest experience. Jeffrey Davis, Gregory Rumpel, Kevin Davis and Gilda Perez-Alvarado of JLL brokered the deal on behalf of the seller. The team …

February 6, 2023

Acquisitions California Hospitality Western

KSL Capital Partners Buys Five Boutique Hotels Along California’s Central Coast

by Amy Works February 2, 2023

AVILA BEACH, PISMO BEACH AND PASO ROBLES, CALIF. — An affiliate of KSL Capital has purchased the Martin Resorts Collection of five independent boutique hotels located along California’s Central Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Totaling 346 rooms, the collection includes the 54-suite oceanfront Avila Lighthouse Suites in Avila Beach; the 70-suite oceanfront Pismo Lighthouse Suites and 100-room oceanfront Shore Cliff Hotel in Pismo Beach; and 89-room Paso Robles Inn and the 24-room The Piccolo in Paso Robles. KSL will invest in improvements across the collection, providing a greater suite of amenities and more ways to engage with the local communities. KSL Resort will manage each of the hotels.

February 2, 2023

California Development Hospitality Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Top Stories Western

LRE & Cos., American Hospitality Services Unveil Plans for 11-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Roseville, California

by Jeff Shaw February 2, 2023

ROSEVILLE, CALIF. — LRE & Cos. and American Hospitality Services have unveiled full plans for Roseville Junction, a new mixed-use development in Roseville. The property will feature two hotels, three restaurants, an entertainment and sports complex and an outdoor gathering space. Roseville Junction will be built on an 11-acre site that is 20 miles northeast of Sacramento. The site is adjacent to Highway 65 near Interstate 80, and is located nearby many of the area’s vineyards and wineries, as well as new retail and shopping amenities such as the Roseville Galleria. A timeline for completion was not disclosed. The family- and pet-friendly outdoor gathering space will be called Social Connection and will offer guests a variety of food and beverage options, including craft brewery Fieldwork Brewing Co. The restaurants leases are currently under negotiation. The project’s entertainment and sports complex, The Electric Pickle, will include a bocce ball court and 10 pickleball courts. The Electric Pickle will also offer food options such as wood-fired pizzas, tacos, burgers and more. Guests will be able to place food and beverage orders through an app and have their food delivered by “food ambassadors” moving throughout the property. The two five-story, select-service hotels will be …

February 2, 2023

Acquisitions Arizona Hospitality Western

Sun Valley Hotels Buys 108-Key La Quinta Inn & Suites in Peoria, Arizona

by Amy Works January 31, 2023

PEORIA, ARIZ. — Toronto-based Sun Valley Hotels LLC has acquired La Quinta Inn & Suites at 16321 N. 83rd Ave. in Peoria. The name of the seller and acquisition price were not released. The hotel features 108 guest rooms, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and Wi-Fi. Bill Murney of Cushman & Wakefield’s Hospitality team in Phoenix represented the seller in the deal.

January 31, 2023

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