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Spark acquires Wayne, N.J., Home2 Suites

The 120-key hotel is less than 20 miles from Manhattan

Spark Acquires Home2 Suites Wayne, New Jersey

Spark GHC acquired the 120-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Wayne in Wayne, New Jersey, from DC Hospitality Group affiliates.

Photo Credit: Hunter Hotels

Summary:

  • Spark acquired the 120-key Home2 Suites by Hilton Wayne in Wayne, New Jersey.
  • Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the transaction with DC Hospitality Group affiliates.
  • The 2020-built hotel is near William Paterson University and less than 20 miles from Manhattan.

SPARK GHC RECENTLY acquired the 120-key Home2 Suites by Hilton Wayne in Wayne, New Jersey, from affiliates of DC Hospitality Group. Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the deal for an undisclosed amount.


Cleveland-based Spark is led by co-founder and CEO Amit Patel.

The 2020-built hotel is less than 20 miles from Manhattan in a commercial corridor with major employers including Driscoll Foods, FedEx Group, Advanced Biotech, St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, and the Passaic County Administration, Hunter said in a statement. William Paterson University, Willowbrook Mall, and MetLife Stadium are also nearby.

It features an on-site fitness center, business center and indoor pool.

“The Home2 Suites by Hilton Wayne represents the type of asset we target,” said Patel. “Its proximity to major corporate demand generators, higher education institutions, and retail and entertainment venues supports strong performance.”

Hunter’s senior vice presidents, David Perrin and Spencer Davidson, brokered the transaction.

Patel said this is their second transaction with Hunter and praised the process and partnership.

“We look forward to building on the hotel’s recent performance and continuing to deliver guest experiences in the Greater New York City community,” he said.

Northstar Hotels Management recently acquired a 78-key Residence Inn and an 81-key Courtyard near the Jacksonville, Florida, airport.

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