Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Mast Capital Acquires the Hotel Monticello of Georgetown in Washington, DC




PHILADELPHIA, PA,  Nov. 16, 2011—Mast Capital, a Florida-based real estate private equity firm has closed on the purchase of the Hotel Monticello (top left and middle right photos)  in Washington, D.C.

 The Hotel Monticello, a seven-story boutique hotel located in Washington D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood, is the second oldest hotel in Georgetown and has only traded once since opening in 1967.

 Located near the Four Seasons Washington D.C. and the Ritz Carlton Georgetown, the Hotel Monticello maintains one of the most coveted addresses in the District and will be the gem of Georgetown following Mast Capital’s repositioning plans.  Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM) has been named as manager and plans to operate the hotel as part of its Independent Collection of hotels.

The Hotel Monticello is a reproduction of an old Georgetown manor and will feature 58 newly appointed, over-sized guestrooms, improved roof top amenities, an innovative food and beverage experience, upgraded technology package and expanded common areas after its upcoming redevelopment, currently planned to commence in early 2012. 

Located at the intersection of M Street NW and 30th Street, The Monticello benefits from its proximity to the nation’s top tourist attractions, renowned universities, luxury retailers, and world class restaurants.

“The Hotel Monticello is a very exciting investment for Mast Capital,” stated Camilo Miguel, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Mast Capital.  “The hotel is our first hospitality acquisition in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, one of the strongest and most consistent lodging markets in the United States. 

“We are looking forward to reinvigorating the hotel and enhancing its already charming character.  Mast Capital and HHM worked closely in getting this acquisition closed and are excited about the future success of the property.”

The Hotel Monticello represents HHM’s eighth hotel in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and the first hotel that HHM will be managing for Mast Capital. 

 “We are excited to add the Hotel Monticello to HHM’s growing portfolio of independent hotels.  It’s our first property in the vibrant neighborhood of Georgetown, and the hotel has the unique personality that we look for in the Independent Collection.  We look forward to continuing to build our partnership with Mast Capital,” stated Naveen Kakarla (lower left photo), Chief Executive Officer.

 Contact:

Jerry Daly, Chris Daly                            
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Daly Gray                                                       
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Patrick Daly
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Daly Gray, Inc.
Office:  (703) 435-6293
Cell:  (703) 300-8289

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