Mergers & Acquisitions - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 22

Hunter Advisors Announces Sale of Two Embassy Suites Hotels in Texas

🏨 Hunter Advisors announced the sale of two Embassy Suites hotels: the 150-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Arboretum and the 150-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Near The Galleria. Both built in 1998, these six-story hotels were sold by Ashford Hospitality Trust to a Texas-based investor. The properties offer amenities like meeting spaces, restaurants, pools, and fitness centers. The transaction aligns with regional trends in acquiring institutional-quality hotels with potential for operational improvements.

1 min

Timeless Collection acquires Stoke Rochford Hall

🏨 The Timeless Collection of LSG Holdings acquired the 28-acre Stoke Rochford Hall estate in Lincolnshire. Built in 1843 by William Burn, the Grade I listed manor underwent restoration after a 2005 fire. The property includes 110 en-suite bedrooms, a conference center for 300 delegates, a leisure club, and a Grade II-listed obelisk. The sale was a 999-year long-leasehold interest asset sale. Patrick Leoni Sceti, of Timeless Collection, and Peter Brunt, of Colliers, highlighted its historic and modern appeal.

2 min

Nadhim Zahawi joins firm investing £1bn into Mayfair hotels

💸 Nadim Zahawi joins a Middle Eastern fund investing over £1bn in two luxury hotels in London's Mayfair. The Evolution Investment Fund, based in the British Virgin Islands, has taken a leasehold interest in the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square and a development site near New Bond Street. The Marriott spans 198,000 sq ft with 237 rooms. The new site will offer 94 hotel rooms and six luxury residences. Zahawi, former UK Chancellor, will serve as director.

1 min

Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana

🏨 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the Sacajawea Hotel, a 36-room property in Three Forks, Montana. Originally built in 1910 and refurbished in 2010, the hotel features the Sacajawea Bar, Pompey's Grill, and wedding venues. Located in downtown Three Forks, it offers a strategic reinvestment opportunity. The buyer completed a 1031 exchange after selling another Montana asset, and the transaction was managed by Marcus & Millichap's Denver office with support from their hotel team.

Highline Hospitality Partners Announces Acquisition of Pittsburgh Marriott North

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) acquired the Pittsburgh Marriott North hotel, marking their 17th hotel acquisition and first in Pennsylvania. Located in the Cranberry submarket, 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, the 298-room hotel features 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Avion Hospitality will manage the property. Originally built in 2003, the hotel will undergo targeted renovations. The acquisition aims to leverage the hotel's strategic location and stable demand.

2 min

PPHE Hotel Group puts New York site up for sale

📈 PPHE is selling its Manhattan site near Hudson Yards, acquired in 2019, for $33.5 million. Regulatory changes post-acquisition halted plans for a hotel and condominiums. About $8.3 million from the sale will repay debt. Co-CEO Greg Hegarty views this exit as a strategic move to free capital for core regions.

2 min

London’s Wesley Hotel to receive £1.2m investment

💰 The Methodist Church approved a £1.2 million investment for The Wesley Hotel in London's Euston, aiming to ensure sustainability and mission-driven impact. The funds, sourced from the MIC Trust, will facilitate renovations including bedroom upgrades and facade improvements over the next few years. The move follows a council meeting highlighting the need for fresh investments after a decade of limited improvements. The refurbishment also supports net zero goals and the church’s wider mission.

1 min

CitizenM ran a masterclass in capital structure. Most people saw a $355M brand sale to Marriott. They missed the real play. The founders sold the brand in July 2025. Kept every property. Locked in… | Nick Stavros

🏨 In July 2025, CitizenM founders sold their brand to Marriott for $355M but retained ownership of 37 properties through long-term franchise agreements. They rebranded as "Another Star" and leveraged Marriott Bonvoy distribution. Subsequently, they refinanced their portfolio for $685M with JP Morgan and KSL Capital Partners, marking one of the largest hotel financings of 2025. CitizenM's strategic capital structuring at the platform level, rather than the deal level, was key to this success.

2 min

Highline Hospitality adds Pittsburgh Marriott North, Avion to manage

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the Pittsburgh Marriott North, marking their 17th hotel and first in Pennsylvania. Located in Cranberry, 20 miles from Pittsburgh, the 298-room hotel features 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Highline's portfolio now includes 21 properties with over 4,600 rooms and assets over $1 billion. Avion Hospitality will manage the hotel. Built in 2003, it will undergo guestroom renovations to enhance its appeal.

2 min

AWH Partners Announces Acquisition of Hotel Trio Healdsburg

🏨 AWH Partners acquires Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a 122-key all-suite hotel, in Sonoma wine country for its Strategic Income Fund launched in late 2025. Opened in 2018, it's the second largest hotel in Healdsburg and the only Marriott-branded property in northern Sonoma. This marks AWH's second acquisition since June 2022. Hotel Trio will be operated by Spire Hospitality. The acquisition aligns with AWH's focus on growth in affluent leisure destinations, supported by AI and tech investments in the Bay Area.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.