According to Director at Smith Travel Research’s Carter Wilson there are 6 points to consider when considering developing a new hotel. If a project were to meet all 6 of these criteria then there would be the perfect storm for developers and investors. He shared his data and the 2015 Hotel Data Conference. Occupancy Demand in the […]
How to Create a Boutique Hotel
While I am a huge believer in the idea that, “There are many ways up the mountain,” some paths are absolutely easier than others. There are many aspects to creating a boutique hotel and as my former boss and mentor Ian Schrager once said, “Every detail matters.” And “What’s hard is to create the magic […]
Are independent boutique hotels more profitable than their branded counterparts?
According to Stephen Rushmore, President and founder of HVS, “the expense is equivalent to taking on a 25% partner.” Is that the size partner you want or need?? With the rash of new branded boutique properties across the spectrum, brands are in a race to the bottom. How will each of these hotel brands stick out from […]
Mantra Panama Hotel
Boutique Hospitality is formally announcing MANTRA Panama, a hotel located in Bocas Del Toro region of Panama in Central America on a private island accessible only by boat or seaplane. The modern architecture is a stark contrast to the tropical forest that surrounds it. MANTRA was created to seamlessly blend outdoor-indoor living with the tranquility […]
How to Fill Hotel Occupancy Gaps
Whether you own/manage a 20 room Inn, a 200 room hotel or a 2,000 room super tanker, you most likely have occupancy gaps. Most typically these GAPS exist Sunday –Thursday and it’s easy to do the math – you can’t bank roll an operation by just staying busy 2 nights a week – the weekend. […]
Urban Villa | London, UK
The apart-hotel takes a fresh new perspective with the luxurious all suite 100 unit Urban Villa. It’s bar, Sour Diesel, offers premium spirits and wines for the discerning palate, while Boki, its restaurant, offers organic foods, premium coffee and a range of craft beers. Opened in the West End of London in early 2015, the Urban Villa has created a small […]
Is a Condo-Hotel Project Right for You?
This phase of the market is especially conducive to the condo/hotel arrangement, particularly in South Florida as land becomes scarcer and it makes more financial sense to revamp an existing hotel property and convert it into a condo-hotel. While this is not a new idea, it has certainly becoming more ubiquitous, as there isn’t a […]
Top 10 Best Hotels in Atlanta – The Guardian
The Artmore received press from the prestigious Guardian UK, a major newspaper in The United Kingdom in an article about where to stay in Atlanta. The Artmore was listed second and featured its signature water/fire pit in its courtyard. his handsome boutique hotel, the reinvention of a historic 1924 apartment building with Spanish accents, appears […]
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Hotel – 2015
Here we are again, it is that time of year again where we look at how much it costs to build a hotel. Despite what has seemed like a euphoric atmosphere for new build, 2014 construction for residential building has been billed as “anemic.” This lack of residential construction has served other asset classes well in limiting […]
We are Growing, New Office
We are excited to announce our brand new office space in Downtown Miami! Please update your address book to reflect our new address! Boutique Hospitality Management 1000 Le Jeune Road Miami FL, 33126