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Five Star acquired the 93-key Courtyard Dalton in Dalton, Georgia.
The Georgia-based firm is led by Managing Principal Anish Govan.
The 2016-renovated hotel is near Dalton’s industrial hub.
FIVE STAR GROUP recently purchased the 93-key Courtyard Dalton in Dalton, Georgia, from an institutional seller. The company, based in Dalton and founded by Naren Patel in 1990, is led by Managing Principal Anish Govan.
Other terms of the deal were not disclosed in the transaction brokered by Mayank Patel, senior vice president at Hunter Hotel Advisors.
“The acquisition of Courtyard Dalton aligns with our ongoing expansion in a submarket that has performed well for us,” said Govan. “We see upside through investment and operational synergies and plan to allocate capital to enhance returns. Mayank and the Hunter team brought strong professionalism and industry knowledge, making them a key partner in this transaction.”
Dalton, the second largest city in northwest Georgia and a manufacturing hub, provides access to Chattanooga and Atlanta, placing the hotel at a junction in the Southeast. Nearby are Shaw Industries, Mohawk Industries, the 255-bed Hamilton Medical Center and Dalton State College, which serves more than 5,000 students.
Patel said they are grateful for the seller’s continued trust in the Hunter team.
“The Courtyard Dalton attracted numerous qualified bidders in a competitive process. The Five Star team stood out with strong terms and closed earlier than expected.”
Amenities at the 2016-renovated Courtyard Dalton include a fitness center and indoor pool.
In November, Five Star Group affiliates Five Star Hospitality Management and Dream Capital named Justin Patel senior associate of investments and asset management and Kimberly Rowell executive vice president.
Courtyard by Marriott San Bernardino Loma Linda is now open in Loma Linda, California. The 125-room hotel is operated by Sagemont Hotels, led by President Hiral Patel.
The hotel is near Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University School of Public Health, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Bernardino National Forest and San Bernardino Industrial Park, according to a statement. It is also near Redlands Industrial Park, University of Redlands and California State University, San Bernardino.
“On behalf of the city, I am pleased to welcome the Courtyard by Marriott San Bernardino Loma Linda to our community,” said Phil Dupper, mayor of Loma Linda. “Loma Linda is known for its commitment to health, hospitality and harmony and the hotel’s arrival adds to the spirit of excellence we strive for. We’re excited to see the positive impact on our local economy, our visitors, and the continued growth of our city.”
The 4-story hotel includes a fitness center and 594 square feet of meeting space for up to 20 people.
Red Roof Inn Sanford recently opened in Sanford, North Carolina, after a $1.3 million renovation.
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What makes this IHG hotel unique in Coralville, Iowa?
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS’ dual-brand avid hotels Coralville and Candlewood Suites Coralville in Coralville, Iowa, are now open. The property is owned by Westcor JD Royal Hospitality, led by Mona and Pankaj Patel.
This is the brand’s 80thproperty in the U.S., second in Iowa and fourth dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites since the prototype launched in 2021, IHG said in a statement.
“We’re proud to introduce the first avid hotels and Candlewood Suites dual-brand property to Coralville, as this hotel is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S.,” said the Patels. “This pairing is designed to meet the needs of both short-term and extended-stay guests, delivering a stay that feels just right. At avid hotels Coralville – Iowa City, every detail focuses on the essentials—no matter where your travels take you.”
The 71-room avid and 68-room Candlewood are near the University of Iowa and the Antique Car Museum of Iowa and includes a fitness center.
Avid hotels, IHG’s second-largest brand by system size, is its fastest-growing new-build brand with 131 hotels in the pipeline. In February, avid hotel Harrisburg NE – Hershey Area opened in Pennsylvania with 80 rooms, operated by SNP Management, LLC. Following avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City, Score Hospitality Inc will open avid hotel Victorville – Hesperia, its first in California.
Karen Gilbride, IHG’s vice president for avid hotels, Atwell Suites and Garner hotels, said avid hotels drive strong commercial results and guest loyalty, reflected in some of the highest satisfaction scores in the IHG portfolio.
“Its approach is simple yet effective,” she said. “Since opening our first property in 2018, we’ve grown to 80 hotels and are accelerating our momentum—expanding into new markets and strengthening our presence in existing ones. It’s clear our ‘just right’ strategy continues to resonate with both guests and owners. Looking ahead, we remain focused on enhancing owner returns and elevating the guest experience. One key initiative this year is our revamped breakfast offering—delivering more of what guests want at a reduced operating cost to owners—which we’re excited to roll out at avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City.”
IHG nearly doubled its global conversion signings from 2023 to 2024, with conversions making up about 60 percent of global openings and 40 percent of signings in the first quarter of 2025. Brands including Vignette Collection, voco hotels and Garner hotels recorded the most openings and signings last year.
Who bought the Hampton Inn Nashville-Airport hotel?
TARA INVESTMENTS RECENTLY sold the 111-key Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Airport in Nashville, Tennessee to Image Hotels. Charlotte-based Tara is led by Managing Partner Amit Patel, while Savannah-based Image is led by CEO and Chairman Jay Patel and President and COO Kal Patel.
The hotel is near River North, a mixed-use development, and Nashville Yards, a $1 billion, 6 million-square-foot project with office space, a convention center, and an entertainment venue. It serves leisure and business travelers and includes a fitness center and outdoor pool.
“We continue to trust Mayank and Hunter with our portfolio, and they were instrumental in this transaction,” said Amit Patel. “This disposition supports our strategy of harvesting capital and reinvesting in high-barrier-to-entry developments with long-term growth potential. The returns from this investment will help us advance future projects in our pipeline.”
Image is a management and development company operating across the coastal South since 1978, according to its website.
The hotel, along Interstate 40 and next to Nashville International Airport, benefits from its location in a key growth market, Hunter said, citing Cushman & Wakefield data. Nashville had 16.8 million visitors in 2023, generating $10.56 billion in direct local spending. The city is a hub for corporate demand and is home to more than 500 healthcare companies and employers such as Bridgestone.
“We are pleased to announce another successful transaction for a long-standing client,” said Mayank Patel. “The sale of the Hampton Inn allows Tara Investments to focus on new developments in Nashville and Charleston, South Carolina.”
In April, Hunter secured $31.47 million in financing for three hotels, executed by Adeel Amin, senior vice president of capital markets.
MASSACHUSETTS-BASED JNR MANAGEMENT Inc. recently acquired the 121-room Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from Dune Real Estate Partners of New York. JNR Management is led by President Jignesh Patel and Principal and COO Robins Patel.
The hotel is located near MBTA’s Alewife Station and close to Harvard University and MIT, Berkadia said in a statement. The hotel is surrounded by more than 4.5 million square feet of office and lab space, with ongoing area developments expected to drive demand growth.
Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality Managing Director Denny Meikleham and Associate Director John Kluh represented the seller in the transaction.
JNR Management has more than 30 years of combined experience in hotel acquisitions and development, according to its website. The company provides hospitality services aimed at maximizing investor returns, supporting customer relations, and improving operations. It offers investors, owners, and developers a range of services to support growth and asset performance.
Noble Investment Group, led by Mit Shah, recently acquired 16 WoodSpring Suites properties in two portfolio transactions.
What Is Noble Investment Group Doing with WoodSpring Suites?
NOBLE INVESTMENT GROUP recently acquired 16 WoodSpring Suites extended-stay properties through two portfolio transactions. These investments expand the firm’s platform focused on branded long-term accommodations amid rising demand for flexible living.
“As affordability challenges and workforce mobility reshape how people live, work, and stay, we’re scaling a high-margin, service-light platform that delivers brand-backed reliability without the burden of traditional leases,” said Ben Brunt, Noble’s managing principal and chief investment officer.
Noble’s platform uses operational scale, brand alignment and market shifts to create assets designed to generate cash flow, hedge inflation and provide long-term returns across cycles, the company said in a statement. The company has invested more than $6 billion across the U.S. in the past three decades.
Brunt, who joined Noble in 2005, became chief investment officer in 2021, succeeding Rodney Williams.
In October, Noble acquired the Courtyard by Marriott and the dual-brand Hyatt House & Hyatt Place in Fishers, Indianapolis, a 150-acre development with dining, retail, and entertainment.