Acquisitions

Existing Properties Criteria 

  • Size   100 - 300 Rooms 
  • Age   Less than 15 years old 
  • Price   $3M - to - $20M 
  • Segment   Upscale Limited-Service; Full-Service considered 
  • Brands   Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG 
  • Markets   Primary & Secondary markets 
  • Locations   Barrier to Entry locations 
  • PIP   Should be available for review 
  • Caps   11% - 15% preferred 
  • Multiples   2.0 - 3.5x GRR for Limited Service, 1.0 - 1.5x Total Revenue for Full Service  

Land Criteria 

  • Size   2 - 3 acres 
  • Age   $8.00 - $20.00 per square foot 
  • Niches   Buffer zones near larger cities 
  • Brands   Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG 
  • Markets   Primary & Secondary markets 
  • Locations   Barrier to Entry locations 
  • Zoning   Hotel as Permitted Use 

Sun is a serious, can-do buyer in search of serious, will-do sellers … 

  • Closed on eight hotels in 24 months 
  • No financing contingencies 
  • LOIs - typically within 48 hours of determining interest 
  • Due Diligence - 30 days in most cases 
  • Closing - customarily 30 days after due diligence 
  • In-house crews accustomed to renovating to brand standards 
  • Currently own and operate 28 hotels in nine states 

Brand Focus - Current 

  • Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites 
  • Courtyard by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, TownePlace Suites by Marriott 
  • Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express 

Sun Development 

  • Top Hotel Multiunit Owners & Developers - 2008
  • Embassy Suites Developer of the Year - 2008