HVS Feasibility Study - FINAL - 02 13 20
HVS Feasibility Study - FINAL - 02 13 20
HVS Feasibility Study - FINAL - 02 13 20
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February 13, 2020
Pursuant to your request, we herewith submit our feasibility study pertaining to the
above-captioned property. We have inspected the real estate and analyzed the hotel
market conditions in the University City, Missouri, area. We have studied the
proposed project, and the results of our fieldwork and analysis are presented in this
report. We have also reviewed the proposed improvements for this site. Our report
was prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP), as provided by the Appraisal Foundation.
We hereby certify that we have no undisclosed interest in the property, and our
employment and compensation are not contingent upon our findings. This study is
subject to the comments made throughout this report and to all assumptions and
limiting conditions set forth herein.
Sincerely,
TS Worldwide, LLC
Addenda
Qualifications
Copy of Appraisal License(s)
1. Executive Summary
Subject of the University City is centrally located within the greater Saint Louis metro area. The
Feasibility Study city is proximate to key institutions, business centers, tourist attractions, and
transportation networks for the region; however, the city lacks any hotels and is
primarily served by hotels in adjacent cities.
A specific site for the proposed hotel had yet to be determined at the time of this
study. We have identified and evaluated four potential hotel locations around
University City. We have ranked these locations based on four criteria relating to
access, proximity to demand generators, and neighborhood attributes. Based on
these rankings, location #3 on the southern side of University City, at the
intersection of Forest Park Parkway and Forsyth Boulevard, was deemed the most
attractive and supportive for potential hotel development. This location benefits
from its proximity to ample commercial and leisure demand generators, with
excellent transportation access and a supportive neighborhood. These attributes
make this location ideal for the development of a select-service lodging facility;
however, we note that we have not investigated the availability of specific
development sites within the scope of this study.
Pertinent Dates The effective date of the report is January 28, 2020.
Franchise and We assume that the proposed hotel will be managed by a professional management
Management company that is experienced in the operation of select-service hotels in this region.
Assumptions The management team had not been selected as of the date of this study; therefore,
details pertaining to management terms had yet to be determined. Our projections
reflect a total management fee of 3.0% of total revenues in our study.
STR is an independent research firm that compiles and publishes data on the lodging
industry, and this information is routinely used by typical hotel buyers. In the
following table, RevPAR is calculated by multiplying occupancy by average rate and
provides an indication of how well rooms revenue is being maximized.
Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St Louis Upscale Class Secondary 389 Jun 2017 Jun 1922
Seven Gables Inn Upper Upscale Class Secondary 32 Jul 1926 Jul 1926
Holiday Inn Express St Louis Central West End Upper Midscale Class Secondary 127 Oct 2014 Jun 1958
Hampton by Hilton Inn & Suites Clayton/St Louis-Galleria Area Upper Midscale Class Primary 106 Aug 2014 Jun 1964
Sheraton Hotel Clayton Plaza St Louis Upper Upscale Class Secondary 259 Aug 1999 Jun 1964
Cheshire Inn Upper Upscale Class Secondary 108 Aug 2011 Jun 1964
Hilton St Louis Frontenac Upper Upscale Class Secondary 263 Mar 1993 Jun 1970
Residence Inn St Louis Galleria Upscale Class Secondary 152 Aug 1986 Aug 1986
Ritz-Carlton St Louis Luxury Class Secondary 299 Apr 1990 Apr 1990
Parkway Hotel Upper Upscale Class Secondary 217 Nov 2003 Nov 2003
Hampton Inn St Louis @ Forest Park Upper Midscale Class Secondary 126 May 2006 May 2006
SpringHill Suites St Louis Brentwood Upscale Class Primary 123 Aug 2008 Aug 2008
Moonrise Hotel Luxury Class Secondary 125 Apr 2009 Apr 2009
Homewood Suites by Hilton St Louis Galleria Upscale Class Secondary 158 Jul 2009 Jul 2009
Drury Inn & Suites St Louis Brentwood Upper Midscale Class Primary 210 Aug 2014 Aug 2014
Home2 Suites by Hilton St Louis Forest Park Upper Midscale Class Secondary 106 Jul 2015 Jul 2015
Courtyard St Louis Brentwood Upscale Class Primary 141 Jul 2019 Jul 2019
Total 2,941
The following tables reflect our estimates of operating data for hotels on an
individual basis. These trends are presented in detail in the Supply and Demand
Analysis chapter of this report.
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Sub-Totals/Averages 580 55 % 19 % 26 % 439 79.6 % $140.42 $111.82 510 75.3 % $143.36 $108 $105 % 101.6 %
Secondary Competitors 2,603 42 % 30 % 28 % 1,610 72.4 % $149.80 $108.42 1,565 70.2 % $150.58 $106 $98 % 99.5 %
Totals/Averages 3,183 45 % 27 % 27 % 2,049 73.9 % $147.63 $109.15 2,075 71.4 % $148.71 $106 $100 % 100.0 %
* Specific occupancy and average rate data were utilized in our analysis, but are presented in ranges in the above table for the purposes of confidentiality.
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Property Rooms Level Count Occ. Average Rate RevPAR Count Occ. Average Rate RevPAR
Moonri s e Hote l Sa i nt Loui s 125 40 % 20 % 40 % 70 % 88 60 - 65 % $150 - $160 $100 - $105 88 65 - 70 % $160 - $170 $110 - $115
Seve n Ga bl e s I nn Sa i nt
32 50 10 40 70 22 50 - 55 140 - 150 75 - 80 22 55 - 60 150 - 160 90 - 95
Loui s
Ri tz Ca rl ton Sa i nt Loui s 299 45 35 20 60 179 70 - 75 250 - 260 180 - 190 179 70 - 75 250 - 260 180 - 190
Che s hi re Inn & Lodge 108 50 20 30 60 65 65 - 70 140 - 150 95 - 100 65 65 - 70 140 - 150 95 - 100
Cha s e Pa rk Pl a za a Roya l
389 30 50 20 50 195 70 - 75 160 - 170 125 - 130 195 70 - 75 170 - 180 120 - 125
Sone s ta Hote l
Hol i da y Inn Expres s Sa i nt
127 25 40 35 70 89 65 - 70 105 - 110 70 - 75 89 60 - 65 105 - 110 65 - 70
Loui s Ce ntra l We s t End
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263 20 60 20 60 158 70 - 75 130 - 140 95 - 100 158 70 - 75 130 - 140 90 - 95
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Totals/Averages 2,603 42 % 30 % 28 % 62 % 1,610 72.4 % $149.80 $108.42 1,565 70.2 % $150.58 $105.65
* Specific occupancy and average rate data was utilized in our analysis, but is presented in ranges in the above table for the purposes of confidentiality.
Summary of Forecast Our positioning of each revenue and expense level is supported by comparable
Income and Expense operations or trends specific to this market. Our forecast of income and expense is
Statement presented in the following table.
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Number of Rooms: 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165
Occupied Rooms: 39,749 44,567 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771
Occupancy: 66% 74% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76%
Average Rate: $158.05 % of $163.66 % of $170.27 % of $175.38 % of $180.64 % of $186.06 % of $191.64 % of $197.39 % of $203.31 % of $209.41 % of
RevPAR: $104.31 Gross $121.11 Gross $129.40 Gross $133.29 Gross $137.29 Gross $141.40 Gross $145.65 Gross $150.02 Gross $154.52 Gross $159.15 Gross
OPERATING REVENUE
Rooms $6,282 86.7 % $7,294 87.4 % $7,793 87.6 % $8,027 87.6 % $8,268 87.6 % $8,516 87.6 % $8,772 87.6 % $9,035 87.6 % $9,306 87.6 % $9,585 87.6 %
Food & Beverage 580 8.0 650 7.8 683 7.7 704 7.7 725 7.7 746 7.7 769 7.7 792 7.7 816 7.7 840 7.7
Other Operated Departments 357 4.9 380 4.5 394 4.4 406 4.4 418 4.4 431 4.4 444 4.4 457 4.4 471 4.4 485 4.4
Miscellaneous Income 24 0.3 25 0.3 26 0.3 27 0.3 28 0.3 29 0.3 30 0.3 30 0.3 31 0.3 32 0.3
Total Operating Revenues 7,243 100.0 8,349 100.0 8,896 100.0 9,164 100.0 9,439 100.0 9,722 100.0 10,014 100.0 10,314 100.0 10,624 100.0 10,942 100.0
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSES *
Rooms 1,427 22.7 1,535 21.0 1,598 20.5 1,646 20.5 1,695 20.5 1,746 20.5 1,798 20.5 1,852 20.5 1,908 20.5 1,965 20.5
Food & Beverage 461 79.5 493 75.8 512 75.0 528 75.0 544 75.0 560 75.0 577 75.0 594 75.0 612 75.0 630 75.0
Other Operated Departments 184 51.4 191 50.3 197 50.0 203 50.0 209 50.0 215 50.0 222 50.0 228 50.0 235 50.0 242 50.0
Total Expenses 2,072 28.6 2,219 26.6 2,307 25.9 2,376 25.9 2,448 25.9 2,521 25.9 2,597 25.9 2,674 25.9 2,755 25.9 2,837 25.9
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME 5,171 71.4 6,130 73.4 6,589 74.1 6,787 74.1 6,991 74.1 7,201 74.1 7,417 74.1 7,640 74.1 7,869 74.1 8,105 74.1
UNDISTRIBUTED OPERATING EXPENSES
Administrative & General 604 8.3 638 7.6 663 7.5 683 7.5 703 7.5 724 7.5 746 7.5 769 7.5 792 7.5 815 7.5
Info & Telecom Systems 86 1.2 91 1.1 95 1.1 98 1.1 100 1.1 103 1.1 107 1.1 110 1.1 113 1.1 116 1.1
Marketing 379 5.2 365 4.4 379 4.3 390 4.3 402 4.3 414 4.3 426 4.3 439 4.3 452 4.3 466 4.3
Franchise Fee 534 7.4 620 7.4 662 7.4 682 7.4 703 7.4 724 7.4 746 7.4 768 7.4 791 7.4 815 7.4
Prop. Operations & Maint. 259 3.6 328 3.9 379 4.3 390 4.3 402 4.3 414 4.3 426 4.3 439 4.3 452 4.3 466 4.3
Utilities 224 3.1 237 2.8 246 2.8 254 2.8 261 2.8 269 2.8 277 2.8 285 2.8 294 2.8 303 2.8
Total Expenses 2,086 28.8 2,280 27.2 2,424 27.4 2,497 27.4 2,572 27.4 2,649 27.4 2,728 27.4 2,810 27.4 2,895 27.4 2,981 27.4
GROSS HOUSE PROFIT 3,085 42.6 3,851 46.2 4,165 46.7 4,291 46.7 4,419 46.7 4,552 46.7 4,689 46.7 4,830 46.7 4,974 46.7 5,123 46.7
Management Fee 217 3.0 250 3.0 267 3.0 275 3.0 283 3.0 292 3.0 300 3.0 309 3.0 319 3.0 328 3.0
INCOME BEFORE NON-OPR. INC. & EXP. 2,868 39.6 3,600 43.2 3,899 43.7 4,016 43.7 4,136 43.7 4,260 43.7 4,389 43.7 4,520 43.7 4,656 43.7 4,795 43.7
NON-OPERATING INCOME & EXPENSE
Property Taxes 613 8.5 631 7.6 650 7.3 669 7.3 689 7.3 710 7.3 731 7.3 753 7.3 776 7.3 799 7.3
Insurance 80 1.1 83 1.0 85 1.0 88 1.0 90 1.0 93 1.0 96 1.0 99 1.0 102 1.0 105 1.0
Reserve for Replacement 145 2.0 250 3.0 356 4.0 367 4.0 378 4.0 389 4.0 401 4.0 413 4.0 425 4.0 438 4.0
Total Expenses 838 11.6 964 11.6 1,091 12.3 1,124 12.3 1,157 12.3 1,192 12.3 1,228 12.3 1,265 12.3 1,303 12.3 1,342 12.3
EBITDA LESS RESERVE $2,030 28.0 % $2,636 31.6 % $2,808 31.4 % $2,892 31.4 % $2,979 31.4 % $3,068 31.4 % $3,161 31.4 % $3,255 31.4 % $3,353 31.4 % $3,453 31.4 %
Feasibility Conclusion We have developed an estimate of the total development costs, which includes hard
costs, FF&E, soft costs, pre-opening costs, and working capital, as well as the
developer's fee and an allocation of land cost. Our development cost estimate is
supported by actual cost comparables and the annual HVS Development Cost
Survey. We recommend that the development team obtain a more detailed
development cost estimate from actual construction companies. It is also advised
that developers consult more than one source in their hotel development process to
more accurately assess the true cost of development. The Feasibility Analysis
chapter of this report converts the projected cash flows into a net present value
indication assuming set-forth debt and equity requirements and a development cost
of $35,000,000.
The proposed subject hotel will serve a segment of business and leisure travelers
that are not currently accommodated in University City. Based on our market
analysis, there is sufficient market demand to support the profitable operation of
the proposed subject hotel. Our review of investor surveys indicates equity returns
ranging from 12.7% to 26.1%, with an average of 18.7%. Based on the anticipated
cost of $35,000,000, the calculated return to the equity investor is near the average
of this range, indicating that the project is feasible. We note that the calculated
return is based upon the cost estimated by HVS, which includes the developer's
administrative costs and an allocation for the cost of the land.
Intended Use of the This feasibility report is being prepared for use in the development of the proposed
Feasibility Study subject hotel.
Identification of the The client for this engagement is the City of University City Missouri. This report is
Client and Intended intended for the addressee firm and may not be distributed to or relied upon by
User(s) other persons or entities.
Scope of Work The methodology used to develop this study is based on the market research and
valuation techniques set forth in the textbooks authored by Hospitality Valuation
Services for the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and the Appraisal
Institute, entitled The Valuation of Hotels and Motels,2 Hotels, Motels and Restaurants:
Valuations and Market Studies,3 The Computerized Income Approach to Hotel/Motel
Market Studies and Valuations,4 Hotels and Motels: A Guide to Market Analysis,
5 Stephen Rushmore, Hotels and Motels: A Guide to Market Analysis, Investment Analysis,
and Valuations (Chicago: Appraisal Institute, 1992).
6 Stephen Rushmore and Erich Baum, Hotels and Motels – Valuations and Market Studies.
The suitability of the land for the operation of a lodging facility is an important
consideration affecting the economic viability of a property and its ultimate
marketability. Factors such as size, topography, access, visibility, and the availability
of utilities have a direct impact on the desirability of a particular site.
A specific site for the proposed hotel had yet to be determined at the time of this
study. We have identified and evaluated four potential hotel locations around
University City. We have ranked these locations based on four criteria relating to
access, proximity to demand generators, and neighborhood attributes.
Proximity to Proximity
Commercial to Leisure Hotel Guest
Transportation Demand Demand Services in Overall
Site # Access Generators Generators Neighborhood Average
1 - Ol ive & 170 5 2 2 3* 3.00
2 - Del ma r & 170 5 3 3 3 3.5
3 - Fors yth a nd Pa rkwa y 5 4 4 4 4.25
4 - Loop Wes t 2 2 5 5 3.50
Based on these rankings, location #3 on the southern side of University City, at the
intersection of Forest Park Parkway and Forsyth Boulevard, was deemed the most
attractive and supportive for potential hotel development. This location benefits
from its proximity to ample commercial and leisure demand generators, with
excellent transportation access and a supportive neighborhood. These attributes
make this location ideal for the development of a select-service lodging facility;
however, we note that we have not investigated the availability of specific
development sites within the scope of this study.
Access and Visibility It is important to analyze the site with respect to regional and local transportation
routes and demand generators, including ease of access. The subject site is readily
accessible to a variety of local and county roads, as well as state and interstate
highways.
Regional access to/from University City and the recommended site location, in
particular, is considered excellent. The subject market is served by a variety of
additional local highways, which are illustrated on the map.
We have assumed that primary vehicular access to the subject site would be
provided by Forsyth Boulevard, a well-traveled commercial thoroughfare.
Additionally, the hotel would be proximate to Forest Park Parkway, a regional
Airport and Metrorail The proposed subject hotel will be served by the Saint Louis Lambert International
Access Airport, which is located approximately ten miles to the northwest of the subject
site. MetroLink is the light-rail transit system in the Greater St. Louis area of
Missouri and the Metro East area of Illinois. The system consists of two lines, the
Red Line and Blue Line, connecting Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and
Shrewsbury, Missouri, with Scott Air Force Base near Shiloh, Illinois, through
downtown St. Louis. The recommended site is adjacent to the Forsyth Station.
Neighborhood The neighborhood surrounding a lodging facility often has an impact on a hotel's
status, image, class, style of operation, and sometimes its ability to attract and
properly serve a particular market segment. This section of the report investigates
the subject neighborhood and evaluates any pertinent location factors that could
affect its future occupancy, average rate, and overall profitability.
Zoning According to the local planning office, the subject property is zoned as follows: GC -
General Commercial. Additional details pertaining to the proposed subject
property’s zoning regulations are summarized in the following table.
The economic vitality of the market area and neighborhood surrounding the subject
site is an important consideration in forecasting lodging demand and future income
potential. Economic and demographic trends that reflect the amount of visitation
provide a basis from which to project lodging demand. The purpose of the market
area analysis is to review available economic and demographic data to determine
whether the local market will undergo economic growth, stabilize, or decline. In
addition to predicting the direction of the economy, the rate of change must be
quantified. These trends are then correlated based on their propensity to reflect
variations in lodging demand, with the objective of forecasting the amount of
growth or decline in visitation by individual market segment (e.g., commercial,
meeting and group, and leisure).
Market Area Definition The market area for a lodging facility is the geographical region where the sources
of demand and the competitive supply are located. The subject site is located in the
city of University City, the county of St. Louis, and the state of Missouri. Located near
the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, St. Louis has long been a
regional center for commerce and transportation. The area was originally settled by
French fur traders in the mid-1700s, prior to being transferred into Spanish and
then American possession. Throughout the 1800s, the area grew and thrived as a
major port for steamboats plying the waterways of the Midwest. In 1904, the city
hosted the World's Fair, which helped establish it as a major metropolis. Today, the
area continues to serve as an economic hub for the Midwest and is home to 14 of
the Fortune 1000 companies.
The subject property’s market area can be defined by its Combined Statistical Area
(CSA): St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL. The CSA represents adjacent
metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas that have a moderate degree of
employment interchange. Micropolitan statistical areas represent urban areas in
the United States based around a core city or town with a population of 10,000 to
49,999; the MSA requires the presence of a core city of at least 50,000 people and a
total population of at least 100,000 (75,000 in New England). The following exhibit
illustrates the market area.
Economic and A primary source of economic and demographic statistics used in this analysis is the
Demographic Review Complete Economic and Demographic Data Source published by Woods & Poole
Economics, Inc.—a well-regarded forecasting service based in Washington, D.C.
Using a database containing more than 900 variables for each county in the nation,
Woods & Poole employs a sophisticated regional model to forecast economic and
demographic trends. Historical statistics are based on census data and information
published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Projections are formulated by
Woods & Poole, and all dollar amounts have been adjusted for inflation, thus
reflecting real change.
Average Annual
Compounded Change
2000 2010 2018 2025 2000-10 2010-18 2018-25
* Inflation Adjusted
Source: Woods & Poole Economi cs, Inc.
Food and beverage sales totaled $1,989 million in the county in 2018, versus $1,795
million in 2010. This reflects a 1.3% average annual change, stronger than the 0.4%
pace recorded in the prior decade, the latter years of which were adversely affected
by the recession. Over the long term, the pace of growth is forecast to moderate to a
more sustainable level of 0.2%, which is projected through 2025. The retail sales
sector demonstrated an annual increase of 1.5% in the decade spanning from 2000
to 2010, followed by an increase of 3.2% in the period from 2010 to 2018. An
increase of 0.7% average annual change is expected in county retail sales through
2025.
Workforce The characteristics of an area's workforce provide an indication of the type and
Characteristics amount of transient visitation likely to be generated by local businesses. Sectors
such as finance, insurance, and real estate (FIRE); wholesale trade; and services
produce a considerable number of visitors who are not particularly rate-sensitive.
The government sector often generates transient room nights, but per-diem
reimbursement allowances often limit the accommodations selection to budget and
mid-priced lodging facilities. Contributions from manufacturing, construction,
transportation, communications, and public utilities (TCPU) employers can also be
important, depending on the company type.
The following table sets forth the county workforce distribution by business sector
in 2000, 2010, and 2018, as well as a forecast for 2025.
Average Annual
Compounded Change
Percent Percent Percent Percent 2000- 2010- 2018-
Industry 2000 of Total 2010 of Total 2018 of Total 2025 of Total 2010 2018 2025
Fa rm 0.5 0.1 % 0.3 0.0 % 0.3 0.0 % 0.3 0.0 % (5.6) % (0.0) % 0.3 %
Fores try, Fis hing, Rela ted Acti vi ti es And Other 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 (1.4) (3.0) 0.8
Mini ng 1.2 0.2 1.4 0.2 1.6 0.2 1.7 0.2 1.8 1.2 1.0
Uti li ties 1.4 0.2 1.1 0.2 1.0 0.1 1.1 0.1 (2.3) (1.6) 0.6
Cons tructi on 45.0 5.8 34.6 4.7 39.6 4.8 42.8 4.7 (2.6) 1.7 1.1
Ma nufa cturing 78.7 10.1 43.4 5.8 50.0 6.0 48.3 5.3 (5.8) 1.8 (0.5)
Tota l Tra de 123.8 15.9 114.6 15.4 128.9 15.5 139.1 15.3 (0.8) 1.5 1.1
Whol es a le Tra de 38.1 4.9 37.5 5.0 41.7 5.0 44.8 4.9 (0.2) 1.4 1.0
Reta i l Tra de 85.7 11.0 77.1 10.4 87.2 10.5 94.3 10.4 (1.0) 1.5 1.1
Tra ns porta tion And Wa rehous i ng 28.0 3.6 20.7 2.8 24.0 2.9 24.6 2.7 (3.0) 1.9 0.4
Informa ti on 23.0 2.9 17.9 2.4 17.2 2.1 18.0 2.0 (2.4) (0.5) 0.7
Fi na nce And Ins ura nce 45.6 5.8 47.5 6.4 55.5 6.7 60.5 6.7 0.4 2.0 1.2
Rea l Es ta te And Renta l And Lea s e 29.8 3.8 38.3 5.1 43.9 5.3 48.0 5.3 2.5 1.7 1.3
Tota l Services 343.0 43.9 361.4 48.6 408.7 49.2 458.4 50.5 0.5 1.5 1.7
Profes s i ona l And Techni ca l Servi ces 59.7 7.7 58.2 7.8 64.3 7.7 67.0 7.4 (0.3) 1.3 0.6
Ma na gement Of Compa nies And Enterpris es 26.3 3.4 28.0 3.8 31.9 3.8 35.0 3.9 0.6 1.6 1.3
Admi nis tra tive And Wa s te Servi ces 51.5 6.6 50.2 6.8 58.6 7.1 65.0 7.2 (0.3) 1.9 1.5
Educa tiona l Services 26.0 3.3 26.0 3.5 24.5 3.0 29.0 3.2 (0.0) (0.7) 2.4
Hea l th Ca re And Socia l As s i s ta nce 73.8 9.4 92.4 12.4 113.9 13.7 140.4 15.5 2.3 2.6 3.0
Arts , Enterta i nment, And Recrea ti on 15.1 1.9 18.3 2.5 17.8 2.1 18.8 2.1 2.0 (0.4) 0.8
Accommoda ti on And Food Servi ces 51.6 6.6 49.6 6.7 55.4 6.7 57.5 6.3 (0.4) 1.4 0.5
Other Services , Except Publ ic Admini s tra ti on 39.0 5.0 38.7 5.2 42.3 5.1 45.8 5.0 (0.1) 1.1 1.1
Tota l Government 60.1 7.7 62.4 8.4 59.4 7.2 64.2 7.1 0.4 (0.6) 1.1
Federa l Ci vi li a n Government 6.0 0.8 6.8 0.9 5.8 0.7 6.2 0.7 1.3 (1.9) 0.8
Federa l Mil i ta ry 4.0 0.5 3.6 0.5 3.4 0.4 3.4 0.4 (1.1) (0.7) 0.1
Sta te And Loca l Government 50.0 6.4 52.0 7.0 50.2 6.0 54.6 6.0 0.4 (0.4) 1.2
TOTAL 780.6 100.0 % 744.2 100.0 % 830.3 100.0 % 907.3 100.0 % (0.5) % 1.4 % 1.3 %
Of the primary employment sectors, Total Services recorded the highest increase in
number of employees during the period from 2010 to 2018, increasing by 47,269
people, or 13.1%, and rising from 48.6% to 49.2% of total employment. Of the
various service sub-sectors, Health Care And Social Assistance and Professional And
Technical Services were the largest employers. Strong growth was also recorded in
the Total Trade sector, as well as the Finance And Insurance sector, which expanded
by 12.5% and 15.1%, respectively, in the period from 2010 to 2018. Forecasts
developed by Woods & Poole Economics, Inc. anticipate that total employment in
the county will change by 1.3% on average annually through 2025. The trend is
below the forecast rate of change for the U.S. as a whole during the same period.
Forecasts
2019 1,413,150 1.7 % 418,028 1.2 % 202,809 1.7 % 1,188,990 0.7 % 2,808,870 0.1 % $136,419 3.5 %
2020 1,415,520 0.2 419,134 0.3 201,255 (0.8) 1,195,640 0.6 2,811,180 0.1 140,463 3.0
2021 1,417,100 0.1 420,045 0.2 199,608 (0.8) 1,203,010 0.6 2,813,780 0.1 145,584 3.6
2022 1,425,810 0.6 423,324 0.8 199,128 (0.2) 1,210,290 0.6 2,816,190 0.1 151,540 4.1
2023 1,431,440 0.4 425,707 0.6 198,111 (0.5) 1,216,640 0.5 2,818,240 0.1 157,260 3.8
Radial Demographic The following table reflects radial demographic trends for our market area
Snapshot measured by three points of distance from the subject site.
Unemployment The following table presents historical unemployment rates for the proposed
Statistics subject hotel’s market area.
Current U.S. unemployment levels are now firmly below the 4.6% level recorded in
2006 and 2007, the peak years of the economic cycle prior to the Great Recession.
The unemployment rate for July and August of 2019 was 3.7%, with the rate for
September 2019 falling to 3.5%, a level not registered since late 1969. Total
nonfarm payroll employment increased by 159,000, 130,000, and 136,000 jobs in
July, August, and September, respectively. Gains in September occurred in the health
care and professional/business services sectors. Unemployment has remained
under the 5.0% mark since May 2016, reflecting a trend of relative stability and the
overall strength of the U.S. economy. As of September 2019, the number of
unemployed persons was 5.8 million (versus 6.0 million in August 2019).
Locally, the unemployment rate was 3.0% in 2018; for this same area in 2019, the
most recent month’s unemployment rate was registered at 2.8%, versus 2.5% for
the same month in 2018. Unemployment stabilized at an inflated level in 2010 as
Major Business and Providing additional context for understanding the nature of the regional economy,
Industry the following table presents a list of the major employers in the proposed subject
property's market.
Number of
Rank Firm Employees
Office Space Statistics Trends in occupied office space are typically among the most reliable indicators of
lodging demand, as firms that occupy office space often exhibit a strong propensity
to attract commercial visitors. Thus, trends that cause changes in vacancy rates or
occupied office space may have a proportional impact on commercial lodging
demand and a less direct effect on meeting demand. The following table details
office space statistics for the pertinent market area.
The greater St. Louis market comprises a total of 45.7 million square feet of office
space. For the 2nd Quarter of 2019, the market reported a vacancy rate of 17.2%
and an average asking rent of $21.97. The subject property is located in the Clayton
submarket, which houses 6,805,000 square feet of office space. The submarket's
vacancy rate of 11.8% is below the overall market average. The average asking lease
rate of $26.84 is above the average for the broader market.
The following table illustrates a trend of office space statistics for the overall St.
Louis market and the Clayton submarket.
Forecasts
2019 45,719,000 0.1 % 37,897,000 (0.6) % 17.1 % $22.19 1.7 % 6,805,000 0.0 % 5,992,000 (0.4) % 12.0 % $27.21 1.6 %
2020 46,778,000 2.3 38,532,000 1.7 17.6 22.56 1.7 7,455,000 9.6 6,414,000 7.0 14.0 27.73 1.9
2021 46,905,000 0.3 38,624,000 0.2 17.7 22.89 1.5 7,465,000 0.1 6,439,000 0.4 13.8 28.41 2.5
2022 47,164,000 0.6 38,782,000 0.4 17.8 23.19 1.3 7,483,000 0.2 6,464,000 0.4 13.6 29.02 2.1
2023 47,463,000 0.6 38,983,000 0.5 17.9 23.52 1.4 7,504,000 0.3 6,522,000 0.9 13.1 29.70 2.3
Convention Activity A convention center serves as a gauge of visitation trends to a particular market.
Convention centers also generate significant levels of demand for area hotels and
serve as a focal point for community activity. Typically, hotels within the closest
proximity to a convention center—up to three miles away—will benefit the most.
Hotels serving as headquarters for an event benefit the most by way of premium
rates and hosting related banquet events. During the largest conventions, peripheral
hotels may benefit from compression within the city as a whole.
America's Center, which includes the St. Louis Executive Conference Center and the
Edward Jones Dome, is the area's primary meeting venue. Originally constructed in
1977 as the Cervantes Convention Center, the center was expanded in 1993; it now
provides more than 500,000 square feet of prime exhibit space. The Dome at
America's Center, a convention facility and stadium that was formerly known as the
Edward Jones Dome, seats over 64,000 people; it was constructed in 1995 following
the demolition of a Sheraton hotel, which had previously occupied the site. The St.
Louis Executive Conference Center is located on the third floor of the America's
Center. It is reportedly the only conference center in the U.S. located inside a
convention center and certified by the International Association of Conference
Centers. In 2012, a $48-million renovation of the convention center was completed.
The project included upgrades to the roof, escalators, elevators, life-safety systems,
HVAC system, kitchens, restrooms, signage, and interior finishes. In April 2019, a
financing mechanism to fund approximately $175 million in renovations and
upgrades to the center was approved. The AC Next Gen project is expected to include
a new ballroom, expanded exhibit space, additional service space and loading docks,
CONVENTION CENTER
The following table illustrates recent usage statistics for this facility.
2012 32 — 243,819 —
2013 31 (3.1) % 239,570 (1.7) %
2014 54 74.2 258,394 7.9
2015 65 20.4 300,767 16.4
2016 63 (3.1) 327,274 8.8
2017 65 3.2 322,113 (1.6)
2018 50 (23.1) 230,554 (28.4)
While the number of room nights booked remained stable, the number of
conventions declined in 2011. The number of booked room nights notably increased
in 2012, as the convention center benefited from demand returning to the market
and the completion of its renovation. The total number of events and booked room
nights fell slightly in 2013. The number of events and room nights increased
significantly in 2014 and 2015. The recent improvement was supported by
renovations at several larger full-service hotels, as well as multiple new large
conventions that were secured through 2017. Although the number of conventions
decreased slightly, 2016 was another strong year, with the number of room nights
booked reaching an all-time high. Statistics for 2017 show an increase in the number
of conventions and a decrease in room nights year-over-year. In 2018, the number
of events and resulting room nights dropped off sharply due to the loss of multiple
larger events earlier in the year, including the Church of God in Christ Convocation.
Officials reported a strong year in 2019 and are optimistic about 2020, with both
years registering much stronger booking paces than 2018.
Airport Traffic Airport passenger counts are important indicators of lodging demand. Depending
on the type of service provided by a particular airfield, a sizable percentage of
arriving passengers may require hotel accommodations. Trends showing changes
in passenger counts also reflect local business activity and the overall economic
health of the area.
Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL) is the primary airport for St. Louis,
Missouri, and the surrounding area. Many major commercial airlines service the
airport. A $70-million modernization program of the airport took place from 2008
through 2013, including updates to the security checkpoints, restrooms, ticket
counters, and concourses. Additionally, the dome ceiling was treated, a new baggage
The following table illustrates recent operating statistics for the Lambert St. Louis
International Airport, which is the primary airport facility serving the proposed
subject hotel’s submarket.
2009 12,828,006 — —
2010 12,331,436 (3.9) % (3.9) %
2011 12,526,150 1.6 (1.2)
2012 12,683,011 1.3 (0.4)
2013 12,570,128 (0.9) (0.5)
2014 12,395,860 (1.4) (0.7)
2015 12,751,683 2.9 (0.1)
2016 13,959,126 9.5 1.2
2017 14,767,582 5.8 1.8
2018 15,632,586 5.9 2.2
Year-to-date, Nov
2018 14,388,276 — —
2019 14,588,795 1.4 % —
12%
10%
Tourist Attractions The subject market benefits from a variety of local tourism and leisure attractions.
Tourism demand is largely generated by attractions throughout the greater St. Louis
area, including Busch Stadium, Forest Park, the St. Louis Zoo, and a number of
casinos. We note that a multi-year renovation to revitalize Union Station as a tourist
destination occurred in 2019 with the opening of a 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel in
October and a new aquarium in December. Furthermore, St. Louis was awarded a
Major League Soccer franchise in 2019. Construction on a new stadium is expected
to begin in 2020 for an inaugural season in 2022.
Conclusion This section discussed a wide variety of economic indicators for the pertinent
market area. St. Louis is experiencing a period of economic strength and expansion,
primarily led by the financial services, high-tech, and life-science sectors. The
significant presence of healthcare entities also supplies consistent economic
benefits to the region. Furthermore, many of the corporations or institutions that
support this area, such as Wells Fargo Advisors, Stifel Financial Corporation, BJC
HealthCare, Nestlé Purina PetCare, and Anheuser-Busch InBev, are renowned
entities working with a multitude of clients. The outlook for the market area is
positive.
In the lodging industry, price varies directly, but not proportionately, with demand
and inversely, but not proportionately, with supply. Supply is measured by the
number of guestrooms available, and demand is measured by the number of rooms
occupied; the net effect of supply and demand toward equilibrium results in a
prevailing price, or average daily rate (ADR). The purpose of this section is to
investigate current supply and demand trends, as indicated by the current
competitive market, and to set forth a basis for the projection of future supply and
demand growth.
National Trends A hotel’s local lodging market is most directly affected by the supply and demand
Overview trends within the immediate area. However, individual markets are also influenced
by conditions in the national lodging market. We have reviewed national lodging
trends to provide a context for the forecast of the supply and demand for the
proposed subject hotel’s competitive set.
STR is an independent research firm that compiles and publishes data on the lodging
industry, and this information is routinely used by typical hotel buyers. The
following STR diagram presents annual hotel occupancy and ADR data since 1988.
The next two tables contain information that is more recent; the data are
categorized by geographical region, price point, type of location, and chain scale, and
the statistics include occupancy, average rate, and rooms revenue per available
room (RevPAR). RevPAR is calculated by multiplying occupancy by average rate and
provides an indication of how well rooms revenue is being maximized.
70.0%
$120
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$100
$80 60.0%
$60
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$40
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$0 45.0%
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Source: STR
Occupancy - YTD August ADR - YTD August RevPAR - YTD August Percent Change
% % % Rms. Rms.
2018 2019 Change 2018 2019 Change 2018 2019 Change Avail. Sold
Uni ted Sta tes 67.6 % 67.6 % 0.1 % $130.55 $131.95 1.1 % $88.19 $89.24 1.2 % 2.0 % 2.1 %
Regi on
New Engl a nd 65.9 % 65.4 % (0.7) % $157.81 $160.48 1.7 % $103.92 $104.92 1.0 % 1.6 % 0.9 %
Mi ddl e Atl a nti c 70.4 69.5 (1.3) 159.44 159.71 0.2 112.22 110.98 (1.1) 2.5 1.2
South Atl a nti c 69.8 69.8 0.1 129.25 131.38 1.7 90.18 91.73 1.7 2.0 2.0
E. North Centra l 62.7 62.5 (0.4) 112.16 112.54 0.3 70.37 70.33 (0.1) 2.1 1.7
E. South Centra l 62.8 64.0 2.0 100.65 103.27 2.6 63.19 66.13 4.6 2.8 4.8
W. North Centra l 58.9 59.7 1.5 100.33 100.23 (0.1) 59.05 59.86 1.4 2.1 3.6
W. South Centra l 64.3 64.4 0.1 103.10 102.57 (0.5) 66.34 66.08 (0.4) 2.6 2.8
Mounta i n 67.0 68.5 1.1 121.33 124.33 2.5 82.26 85.23 3.6 1.1 2.2
Pa ci fi c 75.4 75.2 (0.3) 170.85 173.80 1.7 128.81 130.68 1.4 1.5 1.2
Cl a s s
Luxury 72.5 % 72.4 % (0.1) % $297.73 $301.09 1.1 % $215.75 $217.88 1.0 % 2.7 % 2.6 %
Upper-Ups ca l e 74.6 74.0 (0.7) 186.19 188.82 1.4 138.85 139.77 0.7 2.5 1.7
Ups ca l e 73.4 73.0 (0.5) 143.77 144.87 0.8 105.49 105.78 0.3 3.6 3.1
Upper-Mi ds ca l e 69.3 69.2 (0.1) 116.39 117.28 0.8 80.67 81.20 0.7 3.6 3.5
Mi ds ca l e 61.5 61.4 0.0 96.71 97.25 0.6 59.44 59.76 0.5 1.0 1.0
Economy 60.3 60.9 1.0 75.36 75.73 0.5 45.44 46.13 1.5 (0.3) 0.7
Loca ti on
Urba n 74.5 % 74.0 % (0.7) % $179.02 $180.01 0.6 % $133.34 $133.18 (0.1) % 3.1 % 2.5 %
Suburba n 68.4 68.3 (0.1) 111.61 112.46 0.8 76.30 76.80 0.7 2.2 2.1
Ai rport 75.5 75.5 1.2 119.40 120.49 0.9 90.09 90.99 1.0 2.3 2.3
Inters ta te 58.9 59.4 0.8 87.44 88.55 1.3 51.51 52.61 2.1 1.7 2.6
Res ort 72.7 72.5 (0.2) 183.63 187.51 2.1 133.50 135.99 1.9 1.4 1.1
Sma l l Town 59.0 59.6 1.1 106.71 108.49 1.7 62.91 64.68 2.8 1.1 2.2
Cha i n Sca l e
Luxury 75.8 % 74.5 % (1.7) % $332.09 $338.93 2.1 % $251.65 $252.48 0.3 % 1.1 % (0.7) %
Upper-Ups ca l e 75.9 75.2 (0.8) 186.45 189.63 1.7 141.42 142.67 0.9 1.9 1.0
Ups ca l e 74.8 74.1 (0.9) 142.69 143.52 0.6 106.69 106.31 (0.4) 4.7 3.7
Upper-Mi ds ca l e 69.4 69.2 (0.3) 113.82 114.44 0.5 79.02 79.19 0.2 3.5 3.1
Mi ds ca l e 60.1 60.0 (0.2) 88.09 88.00 (0.1) 52.97 52.79 (0.3) 2.5 2.3
Economy 59.5 60.2 1.1 64.57 64.66 0.1 38.45 38.94 1.3 (1.6) (0.5)
Independents 64.6 65.2 0.9 131.49 133.49 1.5 84.91 87.02 2.5 1.4 2.4
Following the significant RevPAR decline experienced during the last recession,
demand growth resumed in 2010, led by select markets that had recorded growth
trends in the fourth quarter of 2009. A return of business travel and some group
activity contributed to these positive trends. The resurgence in demand was partly
fueled by the significant price discounts that were widely available in the first half
of 2010. These discounting policies were largely phased out in the latter half of the
year, balancing much of the early rate loss. Demand growth remained strong, but
decelerated from 2011 through 2013, increasing at rates of 4.7%, 2.8%, and 2.0%,
respectively. Demand growth then surged to 4.0% in 2014, driven by a strong
economy, a robust oil and gas sector, and limited new supply, among other factors.
By 2014, occupancy had surpassed the 64% mark. Average rate rebounded similarly
during this time, bracketing 4.0% annual gains from 2011 through 2014.
St. Louis, MO - IL According to STR, as of December 31, 2018, the greater St. Louis, MO - IL area had
Lodging Market 339 hotels with a total of 39,522 guestrooms. These totals represent a 1.7% change
over the 2017 year-end inventory of 38,878 guestrooms. The following table
presents the historical occupancy, average rate, and RevPAR data for the St. Louis
metropolitan area for the years 2000 through 2018, as well as for the comparative
year-to-date period ending in August 2018 and 2019.
Since the dawn of the last decade, the greater St. Louis market has experienced two
lodging cycles. In the early 2000s, the market suffered occupancy declines because
of recessionary influences; despite this trend, average rate ticked slightly upward.
In the mid-2000s, the market realized a rebound in demand that fostered stronger
increases in average rate; however, this trend was accompanied by significant
growth in supply, preventing occupancy from rising beyond 60%. As the Great
Recession took hold in 2008 and 2009, occupancy levels dropped to the mid-50s
and average rate followed suit, declining in 2009 and 2010. Demand and occupancy
levels began to recover in 2010, and steady growth continued through 2015. This
positive occupancy trend was supported by a decrease in hotel supply over that
Definition of Subject The subject site is located in the greater Saint Louis lodging market. Within this
Hotel Market greater market, the proposed subject hotel will compete with a smaller set of hotels
based on various factors, such as location, size, service level, and product type.
Historical Supply and As noted previously, STR is an independent research firm that compiles and
Demand Data publishes data on the lodging industry, routinely used by typical hotel buyers. HVS
has ordered and analyzed an STR Trend Report of historical supply and demand
data for a group of hotels considered applicable to this analysis for the proposed
subject hotel. This information is presented in the following table, along with the
market-wide occupancy, average rate, and rooms revenue per available room
(RevPAR). RevPAR is calculated by multiplying occupancy by average rate and
provides an indication of how well rooms revenue is being maximized.
Royal Sones ta Chas e Park Pl aza St Loui s Ups ca l e Cl as s Secondary 389 Jun 2017 Jun 1922
Seven Ga bl es Inn Upper Ups ca l e Cl as s Secondary 32 Jul 1926 Jul 1926
Hol i da y Inn Expres s St Loui s Centra l Wes t End Upper Mi ds cal e Cl a s s Secondary 127 Oct 2014 Jun 1958
Hampton by Hi l ton Inn & Sui tes Cl a yton/St Loui s -Ga l l eri a Area Upper Mi ds cal e Cl a s s Primary 106 Aug 2014 Jun 1964
Shera ton Hotel Cl ayton Pl a za St Loui s Upper Ups ca l e Cl as s Secondary 259 Aug 1999 Jun 1964
Ches hi re Inn Upper Ups ca l e Cl as s Secondary 108 Aug 2011 Jun 1964
Hi l ton St Loui s Frontenac Upper Ups ca l e Cl as s Secondary 263 Ma r 1993 Jun 1970
Res i dence Inn St Loui s Ga l l eri a Ups ca l e Cl as s Secondary 152 Aug 1986 Aug 1986
Ri tz-Ca rl ton St Loui s Luxury Cl a s s Secondary 299 Apr 1990 Apr 1990
Parkwa y Hotel Upper Ups ca l e Cl as s Secondary 217 Nov 2003 Nov 2003
Hampton Inn St Loui s @ Fores t Pa rk Upper Mi ds cal e Cl a s s Secondary 126 May 2006 May 2006
Spri ngHi l l Sui tes St Loui s Brentwood Ups ca l e Cl as s Primary 123 Aug 2008 Aug 2008
Moonri s e Hotel Luxury Cl a s s Secondary 125 Apr 2009 Apr 2009
Homewood Sui tes by Hi l ton St Loui s Ga l l eri a Ups ca l e Cl as s Secondary 158 Jul 2009 Jul 2009
Drury Inn & Sui tes St Loui s Brentwood Upper Mi ds cal e Cl a s s Primary 210 Aug 2014 Aug 2014
Home2 Sui tes by Hi l ton St Loui s Fores t Pa rk Upper Mi ds cal e Cl a s s Secondary 106 Jul 2015 Jul 2015
Courtya rd St Loui s Brentwood Ups ca l e Cl as s Primary 141 Jul 2019 Jul 2019
Total 2,941
1,200,000 80.0
70.0
1,000,000
60.0
Occupancy (%)
800,000
Room Nights
50.0
600,000 40.0
30.0
400,000
20.0
200,000
10.0
0 0.0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
It is important to note some limitations of the STR data. Hotels are occasionally
added to or removed from the sample; furthermore, not every property reports data
in a consistent and timely manner. These factors can influence the overall quality of
the information by skewing the results, and these inconsistencies may also cause
the STR data to differ from the results of our competitive survey. Nonetheless, STR
data provide the best indication of aggregate growth or decline in existing supply
and demand; thus, these trends have been considered in our analysis. Opening
dates, as available, are presented for each reporting hotel in the previous table.
The STR data for the competitive set reflect a market-wide occupancy level of 2018
in 74.4%, which compares to 71.8% for 2017. The STR data for the competitive set
reflect a market-wide ADR level of $152.66 in 2018, which compares to $151.62 for
2017. These occupancy and ADR trends resulted in a RevPAR level of $113.51 in
2018.
Seasonality Monthly occupancy and average rate trends are presented in the following tables.
Month 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Ja nua ry 42.7 % 41.8 % 47.3 % 47.9 % 48.7 % 52.4 % 52.5 % 52.8 % 51.6 % 55.4 % 54.1 %
Februa ry 49.5 50.9 53.5 54.8 58.0 65.6 61.8 66.7 64.4 68.9 67.9
Ma rch 56.0 59.2 66.6 68.5 64.5 74.0 73.5 68.0 74.0 76.0 76.0
Apri l 60.2 64.7 67.6 71.0 76.5 78.2 77.9 80.2 78.0 80.9 79.6
Ma y 58.7 64.0 69.0 72.7 74.2 75.4 74.5 73.2 76.7 77.9 75.4
June 62.1 71.8 74.0 79.9 78.9 79.6 81.7 81.5 80.3 85.2 82.2
Jul y 58.1 73.4 70.4 71.4 73.3 79.4 80.9 77.8 77.0 75.7 70.7
Augus t 58.8 69.9 68.6 72.6 77.3 72.1 74.0 75.8 78.2 81.5 75.3
September 59.8 73.1 71.2 73.4 74.6 74.3 82.8 78.2 76.5 79.8 75.5
October 66.2 71.9 73.2 76.0 77.9 76.6 75.9 75.8 74.9 80.2 —
November 52.3 62.6 64.2 65.5 69.6 65.4 66.0 66.6 70.9 71.4 —
December 44.2 49.5 50.2 51.8 53.2 51.2 57.0 54.3 58.8 59.4 —
Annual Occupancy 55.9 % 62.8 % 64.7 % 67.2 % 68.9 % 70.2 % 71.6 % 70.9 % 71.8 % 74.4 % —
Year-to-Date 56.4 % 63.3 % 65.5 % 68.1 % 69.6 % 72.3 % 73.4 % 72.7 % 73.0 % 75.7 % 73.0 %
Source: STR
Month 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Ja nua ry $118.00 $115.02 $119.27 $122.66 $124.56 $126.38 $128.19 $130.87 $135.35 $138.05 $134.76
Februa ry 118.00 113.56 121.52 122.33 126.76 129.95 134.09 136.26 140.11 140.05 143.00
Ma rch 117.69 114.84 123.88 127.41 127.65 134.39 140.55 144.38 147.29 143.42 145.10
Apri l 122.08 120.50 127.35 133.73 135.13 143.19 148.27 151.91 155.17 153.62 155.44
Ma y 135.07 131.80 139.17 141.69 148.56 153.72 158.47 159.16 163.14 163.70 168.56
June 123.52 121.83 129.20 130.50 135.75 143.24 146.98 150.19 152.84 157.40 160.10
Jul y 122.35 119.18 128.72 128.31 129.42 144.58 145.74 147.56 150.58 153.77 154.71
Augus t 121.19 121.35 129.69 129.85 135.55 144.62 143.16 150.79 157.50 165.83 159.29
September 122.94 122.04 129.68 131.34 134.40 143.85 147.13 154.66 158.64 155.53 158.50
October 128.56 126.58 139.92 138.06 143.81 149.15 151.54 162.00 157.90 160.45 —
November 117.33 119.95 125.44 127.84 131.78 135.81 142.09 147.81 149.76 149.80 —
December 114.41 117.03 122.00 122.13 128.06 129.85 132.73 136.73 140.33 138.69 —
Annual Average Rate $122.28 $120.83 $128.70 $130.34 $134.20 $140.82 $144.16 $148.66 $151.62 $152.66 —
Year-to-Date $122.67 $120.51 $128.19 $130.33 $133.78 $141.25 $144.52 $148.18 $152.11 $153.27 $154.18
Source: STR
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
High Season - April, June, July, August, September, October
Occupa ncy 60.8 % 70.8 % 70.8 % 74.1 % 76.4 % 76.6 % 78.8 % 78.2 % 77.5 % 80.5 % 76.5 %
Avera ge Ra te $123.57 $121.94 $130.92 $131.99 $135.76 $144.87 $147.13 $152.81 $155.41 $157.85 $157.65
RevPAR 75.19 86.37 92.76 97.74 103.74 110.96 115.99 119.46 120.38 127.13 120.66
90.0 $180.00
80.0 $160.00
70.0 $140.00
Occupancy (%)
60.0 $120.00
50.0 $100.00
40.0 $80.00
30.0 $60.00
20.0 $40.00
10.0 $20.00
0.0 $0.00
Occupancy ADR
Patterns of Demand A review of the trends in occupancy and average rate by day of the week provides
some insight into the impact that the current economic conditions have had on the
competitive lodging market. The data, as provided by STR, are illustrated in the
following table(s).
Month Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total Month
Oct - 18 55.4 % 79.0 % 85.2 % 81.7 % 80.2 % 88.3 % 90.3 % 80.2 %
Nov - 18 47.4 72.7 77.1 79.3 72.5 74.8 74.5 71.4
Dec - 18 41.0 65.9 69.2 64.8 56.7 55.4 64.6 59.4
Ja n - 19 34.8 64.8 66.7 66.8 51.7 43.2 44.9 54.1
Feb - 19 46.7 74.7 81.8 76.2 64.1 63.0 68.8 67.9
Ma r - 19 50.0 78.3 86.3 85.1 76.8 76.9 83.2 76.0
Apr - 19 54.0 80.9 87.3 86.7 76.5 84.7 84.9 79.6
Ma y - 19 52.6 72.1 84.9 84.4 71.9 80.0 79.5 75.4
Jun - 19 60.2 87.4 94.4 93.7 77.6 80.5 85.9 82.2
Jul - 19 54.7 74.1 77.3 72.9 61.1 72.0 79.8 70.7
Aug - 19 51.1 78.1 83.1 78.6 72.7 78.8 82.6 75.3
Sep - 19 52.7 72.2 87.8 89.1 74.2 78.3 81.1 75.5
Average 50.2 % 74.9 % 81.6 % 79.7 % 69.5 % 73.4 % 76.9 % 72.3 %
Source: STR
Month Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total Month
Oct - 18 $147.66 $154.35 $157.64 $159.30 $159.46 $170.51 $170.60 $160.45
Nov - 18 136.48 149.71 156.28 158.44 150.77 144.09 148.42 149.80
Dec - 18 131.78 145.19 146.12 143.97 134.44 132.21 133.26 138.69
Ja n - 19 125.99 138.21 141.48 140.63 135.57 123.66 122.73 134.76
Feb - 19 131.60 145.22 151.61 147.71 142.67 137.52 138.19 143.00
Ma r - 19 132.62 147.65 154.35 153.79 143.89 139.52 141.94 145.10
Apr - 19 140.36 153.27 159.20 162.26 156.62 153.90 156.30 155.44
Ma y - 19 141.52 155.28 168.01 177.98 179.79 175.74 164.86 168.56
Jun - 19 150.50 161.71 164.34 163.84 157.57 156.65 162.94 160.10
Jul - 19 141.94 155.76 163.79 162.22 146.32 147.99 155.14 154.71
Aug - 19 142.96 157.64 160.92 161.54 161.29 161.55 161.67 159.29
Sep - 19 144.10 156.61 163.81 165.02 155.87 157.00 163.23 158.50
Source: STR
90.0 $165.00
80.0
$160.00
70.0
$155.00
60.0
Occupancy (%)
50.0 $150.00
40.0 $145.00
30.0
$140.00
20.0
$135.00
10.0
0.0 $130.00
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Occupancy ADR
FIGURE 4-14 OCCUPANCY, AVERAGE RATE, AND REVPAR BY DAY OF WEEK (MULTIPLE YEARS)
Occupancy (%) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total Year
Oct 16 - Sep 17 47.9 % 70.5 % 80.7 % 80.7 % 69.8 % 71.7 % 76.5 % 71.1 %
Oct 17 - Sep 18 51.2 74.8 83.3 82.8 72.8 74.3 77.9 73.8
Oct 18 - Sep 19 50.2 74.9 81.6 79.7 69.5 73.4 76.9 72.3
Change (Occupancy Points)
FY 17 - FY 18 3.3 4.3 2.6 2.1 3.0 2.5 1.4 2.7
FY 18 - FY 19 (1.1) 0.2 (1.8) (3.2) (3.4) (0.9) (1.0) (1.5)
ADR ($) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total Year
Oct 16 - Sep 17 $140.60 $149.32 $153.27 $154.78 $152.54 $152.99 $153.77 $151.68
Oct 17 - Sep 18 138.75 151.40 156.75 157.56 153.09 152.47 152.44 152.52
Oct 18 - Sep 19 139.91 152.24 157.77 159.00 153.44 152.48 153.40 153.34
Change (Dollars)
FY 17 - FY 18 ($1.85) $2.07 $3.48 $2.78 $0.54 ($0.52) ($1.33) $0.84
FY 18 - FY 19 1.16 0.84 1.02 1.43 0.36 0.01 0.96 0.83
Change (Percent)
FY 17 - FY 18 (1.3) % 1.4 % 2.3 % 1.8 % 0.4 % (0.3) % (0.9) % 0.6 %
FY 18 - FY 19 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.2 0.0 0.6 0.5
RevPAR ($) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total Year
Oct 16 - Sep 17 $67.34 $105.21 $123.68 $124.98 $106.49 $109.72 $117.56 $107.88
Oct 17 - Sep 18 71.08 113.21 130.62 130.48 111.48 113.22 118.69 112.57
Oct 18 - Sep 19 70.19 114.09 128.69 126.66 106.60 111.89 117.98 110.88
Change (Dollars)
FY 17 - FY 18 $3.74 $8.00 $6.95 $5.50 $4.99 $3.50 $1.13 $4.69
FY 18 - FY 19 (0.90) 0.87 (1.93) (3.82) (4.88) (1.33) (0.71) (1.69)
Change (Percent)
FY 17 - FY 18 5.6 % 7.6 % 5.6 % 4.4 % 4.7 % 3.2 % 1.0 % 4.3 %
FY 18 - FY 19 (1.3) 0.8 (1.5) (2.9) (4.4) (1.2) (0.6) (1.5)
Source: STR
SUPPLY The hotels comprising the identified competitive set represent a variety of hotel
product classes and service levels. The following table divides the selection of hotels
by service level, with the class, brand family and room count also noted.
Full-Service
Name Class Brand Family Room Count
Ri tz-Ca rl ton Luxury Ma rri ott 299
Cl a yton Pl a za Ups ca l e None 242
Shera ton (to be Le Meri di en) Upper Ups ca l e Ma rri ott 259
Cha s e Pa rk Pl a za Roya l Sones ta Upper Ups ca l e None 389
Hi l ton Frontena c Upper Ups ca l e Hi l ton 263
Total: 1,452
Boutique
Name Class Brand Family Room Count
Monnri s e Hotel Luxury None 125
Seven Ga bl es Inn Upper Ups ca l e None 32
Ches hi re Inn Upper Ups ca l e None 108
Total: 265
Limited-Service
Name Class Brand Family Room Count
Ha mpton Inn & Sui tes Cl a yton Upper Mi ds ca l e Hi l ton 106
Drury Inn & Sui tes Upper Mi ds ca l e Drury 210
Spri ngHi l l Sui tes Ups ca l e Ma rri ott 123
Ha mpton Inn & Sui tes Fores t Pa rk Upper Mi ds ca l e Hi l ton 126
Pa rkwa y Hotel Ups ca l e None 217
Hol i da y Inn Expres s (to be Hotel Indi go) Upper Mi ds ca l e (to be Upper Ups ca l e) IHG 127
Total: 909
Extended-Stay
Name Class Brand Family Room Count
Homewood Sui tes Ups ca l e Hi l ton 158
Res i dence Inn Ups ca l e Ma rri ott 152
Home2 Sui tes Upper Mi ds ca l e Hi l ton 106
Total: 416
Select-Service
Name Class Brand Family Room Count
Courtya rd by Ma rri ott Ups ca l e Ma rri ott 141
% Change % Change
2017 2018 2019 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019 Index
Full-Service
Occupa ncy 66.7 % 71.2 % 67.9 % 6.8 % -4.6 % 95.4 %
Avera ge Ra te $162.19 $163.60 $166.09 0.9 1.5 110.5
RevPAR 108.11 116.42 112.76 7.7 (3.1) 105.4
Select-Service
Occupa ncy 60.0 % 84.3 %
Avera ge Ra te $155.00 103.1
RevPAR 93.00 87.0
Extended-Stay
Occupa ncy 80.8 % 80.2 % 79.1 % -0.8 % -1.4 % 111.1 %
Avera ge Ra te $134.95 $134.87 $134.80 -0.1 -0.1 89.7
RevPAR 109.03 108.14 106.57 (0.8) (1.4) 99.7
Limited-Service
Occupa ncy 75.4 % 77.0 % 74.4 % 2.2 % -3.4 % 104.6 %
Avera ge Ra te $133.37 $134.64 $134.61 0.9 0.0 89.6
RevPAR 100.54 103.71 100.20 3.2 -3.4 93.7
Boutique
Occupa ncy 65.0 % 64.8 % 67.6 % -0.3 % 4.3 % 95.0 %
Avera ge Ra te $157.22 $151.34 $153.67 -3.7 1.5 102.3
RevPAR 102.17 98.03 103.84 (4.1) 5.9 97.1
Source: HVS
Luxury
Occupa ncy 65.0 % 74.0 % 71.0 % 13.8 % -4.1 % 99.8 % 96.1 %
Avera ge Ra te $250.00 $254.00 $255.00 1.6 0.4 169.7 74.2
RevPAR 162.50 187.96 181.05 15.7 (3.7) 169.3 71.4
Upper Upscale
Occupa ncy 67.7 % 70.3 % 68.0 % 3.9 % -3.2 % 95.6 % 92.1 %
Avera ge Ra te $151.01 $148.00 $150.30 -2.0 1.6 100.0 79.2
RevPAR $102.17 $104.00 102.26 1.8 -1.7 95.6 72.9
Upscale
Occupa ncy 72.7 % 74.1 % 71.1 % 1.9 % -4.1 % 99.9 % 98.0 %
Avera ge Ra te $127.22 $127.44 $129.25 0.2 1.4 86.0 90.7
RevPAR 92.53 94.47 91.92 2.1 (2.7) 86.0 88.8
Upper Midscale
Occupa ncy 77.4 % 78.5 % 76.4 % 1.4 % -2.7 % 107.4 % 113.0 %
Avera ge Ra te $133.02 $134.97 $135.08 1.5 0.1 89.9 119.5
RevPAR 102.99 105.94 103.20 2.9 -2.6 96.5 135.2
Source: HVS
The market has been underserved by modern upscale hotels, particularly within the
select-service product class. Given the attributes of the subject site and the
performance o the existing competitors, we have recommended an upscale-select
service hotel as the ideal product type for the proposed subject hotel.
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Sub-Totals/Averages 580 55 % 19 % 26 % 439 79.6 % $140.42 $111.82 510 75.3 % $143.36 $108 $105 % 101.6 %
Secondary Competitors 2,603 42 % 30 % 28 % 1,610 72.4 % $149.80 $108.42 1,565 70.2 % $150.58 $106 $98 % 99.5 %
Totals/Averages 3,183 45 % 27 % 27 % 2,049 73.9 % $147.63 $109.15 2,075 71.4 % $148.71 $106 $100 % 100.0 %
* Specific occupancy and average rate data were utilized in our analysis, but are presented in ranges in the above table for the purposes of confidentiality.
Courtya rd by Ma rri ott St Loui s Brentwood 141 2019 2.8 The Bi s tro Res taurant; The Bi s tro 1,229 8.7 Gues t Laundry Area; Fi tnes s Room; Lobby Works tati on; Market Pantry; Vendi ng
8101 Dal e Avenue Bar Area(s ); Outdoor Patio & Fi re Pit; Car-Rental Servi ce; Laundry/Val et Servi ce
Drury Inn & Sui tes Sai nt Loui s Brentwood 210 2014 2.9 Compl i menta ry Servi ces Area 4,728 22.5 Bus i nes s Center; Gues t Laundry Area ; Conci erge; Outdoor Swi mmi ng Pool;
8700 Eager Road Fi tness Center; Indoor Whi rl pool ; Outdoor Whi rl pool ; Indoor/Outdoor
Swi mmi ng Pool
Spri ngHil l Sui tes by Marri ott St Loui s Brentwood 123 2008 2016 3.1 Breakfas t Di ni ng Area 450 3.7 Gues t Laundry Area; Retai l Outlet/Bouti que; Indoor Swi mmi ng Pool ; Fi tnes s
1231 Stras sner Dri ve Room; Lobby Works tation; Market Pantry; Sundri es Counter; Coffee Stati on;
Laundry/Val et Servi ce
This hotel benefits from its Hilton affiliation, including its participation in the Hilton
Honors program. Furthermore, this hotel benefits from its 2014 redevelopment,
when the hotel was completely remodeled and reopened. Overall, the property
appeared to be in very good condition. Its accessibility is inferior to that of the
subject site, and its visibility is inferior to the expected visibility of the Proposed
Hotel University City.
This hotel benefits from its 2019 construction, well-known Marriott brand
affiliation, and a clearly visible location from Interstate 64. Overall, the property
appeared to be in excellent condition. Its accessibility is similar to that of the subject
site, and its visibility is similar to the expected visibility of the Proposed Hotel
University City.
Drury Inn & Suites FIGURE 4-22 ESTIMATED HISTORICAL OPERATING STATISTICS
Saint Louis Brentwood
8700 Eager Road Wtd. Annual Occupancy Yield
Brentwood , MO Year Room Count Occupancy Average Rate RevPAR Penetration Penetration
Est. 2017 210 75 - 80 % $130 - $140 $105 - $110 110 - 120 % 100 - 110 %
Est. 2018 210 75 - 80 130 - 140 105 - 110 100 - 110 95 - 100
Est. 2019 210 75 - 80 130 - 140 105 - 110 100 - 110 100 - 110
This hotel benefits from its well-known brand name, complimentary manager's
reception, and location near several retail shopping areas and restaurants. Overall,
the property appeared to be in very good condition. Its accessibility is similar to that
of the subject site, and its visibility is similar to the expected visibility of the
Proposed Hotel University City.
This hotel benefits from its Marriott affiliation, including its participation in the
Marriott Bonvoy program, and its relatively recent renovation in 2016. Overall, the
property appeared to be in very good condition. Its accessibility is inferior to that of
the subject site, and its visibility is inferior to the expected visibility of the Proposed
Hotel University City.
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Moonri s e Hotel Sai nt Loui s 125 40 % 20 % 40 % 70 % 88 60 - 65 % $150 - $160 $100 - $105 88 65 - 70 % $160 - $170 $110 - $115
Ri tz Ca rl ton Sa i nt Loui s 299 45 35 20 60 179 70 - 75 250 - 260 180 - 190 179 70 - 75 250 - 260 180 - 190
Ches hi re Inn & Lodge 108 50 20 30 60 65 65 - 70 140 - 150 95 - 100 65 65 - 70 140 - 150 95 - 100
Totals/Averages 2,603 42 % 30 % 28 % 62 % 1,610 72.4 % $149.80 $108.42 1,565 70.2 % $150.58 $105.65
* Specific occupancy and average rate data was utilized in our analysis, but is presented in ranges in the above table for the purposes of confidentiality.
Supply Changes It is important to consider any new hotels that may have an impact on the proposed
subject hotel’s operating performance. The hotels that have recently opened, are
under construction, or are in the stages of early development (if any) in the
University City market are noted below. The list is categorized by the principal
submarkets within the city.
Estimated Expected
Number of Qtr. & Year
Proposed Hotel Name Rooms Hotel Product Tier Development Stage of Opening Address
Aloft 129 Upscale Under Construction 2020 Q2 4248 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis
Element 153 Upscale Under Construction 2020 Q2 3763 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis
AC by Marriott 192 Upscale Site Work Underway 2021 Q2 221 York Avenue, St. Louis
TownePlace Suites 128 Upper-Midscale Approved 2021 Q2 1695 S. Hanley Rd., Brentwood
AC Hotel Clayton 206 Upscale Approved TBD 227 South Central Avenue, Clayton
Residence Inn by Marriott 168 Upscale Seeking Entitlements TBD 8125 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton
Tru by Hilton 108 Midscale Seeking Entitlements TBD 711 Kingsland Avenue, University City
Element (Delcrest Plaza) 133 Upscale Seeking Entitlements TBD 8420 Delmar Blvd., University City
Gateway Plaza 135 Upscale Early Development TBD Olive Boulevard & Interstate 170
Centene Campus Hotel 200 TBD Early Development TBD Forsyth Blvd. & Forest Park Pkwy., Clayton
Of the hotels listed in the preceding table, we have identified the following new
supply that is expected to have some degree of competitive interaction with the
Total Weighted
Number Competitive Room Estimated Opening
Proposed Property of Rooms Level Count Date Development Stage
Proposed Subject Property 165 100 % 165 January 1, 2022 Early Development
Aloft 129 50 65 April 1, 2020 Under Construction
AC by Marriott 192 70 134 June 1, 2021 Site Work Underway
TownePlace Suites 128 70 90 June 1, 2021 Approved
The proposed Aloft and AC Hotel by Marriott will be similar to the proposed subject
hotel in terms of product offerings and service levels; however, given these hotels'
locations on the eastern end of this submarket, they have been weighted secondarily
competitive in our analysis. Furthermore, we note that a TownePlace Suites by
Marriott is proposed for a location less than two miles from the subject site;
however, given this hotel's extended-stay product type, it has been weighted
secondarily competitive in our analysis. Additionally, The Sheraton Clayton Plaza
Saint Louis closed in 2019 to undergo renovations and will reopen as the Le
Méridian St. Louis Clayton with an additional nine rooms; however, given this
hotel's full-service product type, it has been weighted secondarily competitive in
our analysis. Lastly, a number of other hotels have been proposed outside of the
competitive submarket in the greater Saint Louis area; however, they have only
been considered qualitatively in our analysis.
While we have taken reasonable steps to investigate proposed hotel projects and
their status, due to the nature of real estate development, it is impossible to
determine with certainty every hotel that will be opened in the future or what their
marketing strategies and effect on the market will be. Depending on the outcome of
current and future projects, the future operating potential of the proposed subject
hotel may be affected. Future improvement in market conditions will raise the risk
of increased competition. Our forthcoming forecast of stabilized occupancy and
average rate is intended to reflect such risk.
DEMAND The following table presents the most recent trends for the subject hotel market as
tracked by HVS. These data pertain to the competitors discussed previously in this
section; performance results are estimated, rounded for the competition, and
weighted if there are secondary competitors present. In this respect, the
information in the table differs from the previously presented STR data and is
consistent with the supply and demand analysis developed for this report.
Demand Analysis For the purpose of demand analysis, the overall market is divided into individual
Using Market segments based on the nature of travel. Based on our fieldwork, area analysis, and
Segmentation knowledge of the local lodging market, we estimate the 2019 distribution of
accommodated-room-night demand as follows.
Marketwide
Accommodated Percentage
Market Segment Demand of Total
Commerci a l 245,354 45 %
Meeti ng a nd Group 148,059 27
Lei s ure 147,427 27
Commercial
27%
The market’s demand mix comprises commercial demand, with this segment
representing roughly 45% of the accommodated room nights in this University City
submarket. The meeting and group segment comprises 27% of the total, with the
final portion leisure in nature, reflecting 27%.
Commercial Segment Commercial demand consists mainly of individual businesspeople passing through
the subject market or visiting area businesses, in addition to high-volume corporate
accounts generated by local firms. Brand loyalty (particularly frequent-traveler
programs), as well as location and convenience with respect to businesses and
amenities, influence lodging choices in this segment. Companies typically designate
hotels as “preferred” accommodations in return for more favorable rates, which are
discounted in proportion to the number of room nights produced by a commercial
client. Commercial demand is strongest Monday through Thursday nights, declines
significantly on Friday and Saturday, and increases somewhat on Sunday night. It is
relatively constant throughout the year, with marginal declines in late December
and during other holiday periods.
Primary commercial demand generators for this market include major corporate
offices in the area, such as Centene Corporation, Enterprise Holdings, Caleres, and
Graybar. Additionally, the county government complex, Washington University, and
Barnes-Jewish Hospital generate significant commercial demand.
Meeting and group demand in this market is highly driven by the local corporate
entities and major institutions in and around the University City and Clayton areas.
In addition, SMERFE groups represent consistent sources of demand during
weekend and holiday periods.
Leisure Segment Leisure demand consists of individuals and families spending time in an area or
passing through en route to other destinations. Travel purposes include sightseeing,
recreation, or visiting friends and relatives. Leisure demand also includes room
nights booked through Internet sites such as Expedia, Hotels.com, and Priceline;
however, leisure may not be the purpose of the stay. This demand may also include
business travelers and group and convention attendees who use these channels to
take advantage of any discounts that may be available on these sites. Leisure
demand is strongest on Friday and Saturday nights and all week during holiday
periods and the summer months. These peak periods represent the inverse of
commercial visitation trends, underscoring the stabilizing effect of capturing
weekend and summer tourist travel. Future leisure demand is related to the overall
economic health of the region and the nation. Trends showing changes in state and
regional unemployment and disposable personal income correlate strongly with
leisure travel levels.
Latent Demand A table presented earlier in this section illustrated the accommodated-room-night
demand in the proposed subject hotel’s competitive market. Because this estimate
is based on historical occupancy levels, it includes only those hotel rooms that were
used by guests. Latent demand reflects potential room-night demand that has not
been realized by the existing competitive supply, further classified as either
unaccommodated demand or induced demand.
Month Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total Month
Oct - 18 55.4 % 79.0 % 85.2 % 81.7 % 80.2 % 88.3 % 90.3 % 80.2 %
Nov - 18 47.4 72.7 77.1 79.3 72.5 74.8 74.5 71.4
Dec - 18 41.0 65.9 69.2 64.8 56.7 55.4 64.6 59.4
Ja n - 19 34.8 64.8 66.7 66.8 51.7 43.2 44.9 54.1
Feb - 19 46.7 74.7 81.8 76.2 64.1 63.0 68.8 67.9
Ma r - 19 50.0 78.3 86.3 85.1 76.8 76.9 83.2 76.0
Apr - 19 54.0 80.9 87.3 86.7 76.5 84.7 84.9 79.6
Ma y - 19 52.6 72.1 84.9 84.4 71.9 80.0 79.5 75.4
Jun - 19 60.2 87.4 94.4 93.7 77.6 80.5 85.9 82.2
Jul - 19 54.7 74.1 77.3 72.9 61.1 72.0 79.8 70.7
Aug - 19 51.1 78.1 83.1 78.6 72.7 78.8 82.6 75.3
Sep - 19 52.7 72.2 87.8 89.1 74.2 78.3 81.1 75.5
Average 50.2 % 74.9 % 81.6 % 79.7 % 69.5 % 73.4 % 76.9 % 72.3 %
Source: STR
Induced Demand Induced demand represents the additional room nights that are expected to be
attracted to the market following the introduction of a new demand generator.
Situations that can result in induced demand include the opening of a new
manufacturing plant, the expansion of a convention center, or the addition of a new
Accommodated Based upon a review of the market dynamics in the proposed subject hotel’s
Demand and Market- competitive environment, we have forecast growth rates for each market segment.
wide Occupancy Using the calculated potential demand for the market, we have determined market-
wide accommodated demand based on the inherent limitations of demand
fluctuations and other factors in the market area.
The following table details our projection of lodging demand growth for the subject
market, including the total number of occupied room nights and any residual
unaccommodated demand in the market.
Leisure
Ba s e Dema nd 147,427 151,850 156,405 159,533 161,129 161,934
Una ccommoda ted Dema nd 6,905 7,112 7,326 7,472 7,547 7,584
Tota l Dema nd 154,332 158,962 163,731 167,005 168,675 169,519
Growth Ra te 3.0 % 3.0 % 2.0 % 1.0 % 0.5 %
Totals
Ba s e Dema nd 540,840 559,519 592,113 613,824 626,574 633,524
Una ccommoda ted Dema nd 40,279 41,752 44,524 46,381 47,507 48,105
Tota l Dema nd 581,119 601,271 636,637 660,205 674,081 681,630
les s : Res i dua l Dema nd 40,279 55,576 25,797 3,225 6,468 8,731
Tota l Accommoda te d De ma nd 540,840 545,695 610,840 656,980 667,613 672,899
Overall Demand Growth 0.9 % 11.9 % 7.6 % 1.6 % 0.8 %
Total Supply 2,075 2,120 2,392 2,650 2,650 2,650
Rooms Suppl y Growth — 2.2 % 12.8 % 10.8 % 0.0 % 0.0 %
Marketwide Occupancy 71.4 % 70.5 % 70.0 % 67.9 % 69.0 % 69.6 %
Project Overview University City is centrally located within the greater Saint Louis metro area. The
city is proximate to key institutions, business centers, tourist attractions, and
transportation networks for the region; however, the city lacks any hotels and is
primarily served by hotels in adjacent cities. We have evaluated the commercial
development clusters within the city for potential hotel use. Based on this
evaluation, we have recommended the subject location as the most attractive for
potential hotel development of an upscale, select-service hotel with 150 to 175
rooms. The recommended site and product would be ideal to capture demand from
the Clayton Central Business District, Forest Park, the Delmar Loop, and local
universities.
The following table summarizes the facilities that are recommended to be available
at the proposed subject hotel.
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Site Improvements and The proposed hotel is anticipated to comprise one multi-story building with
Hotel Structure structured parking. Other site improvements are expected to include freestanding
signage, located at the main entrance to the site. Given the urban nature of the site,
landscaping is anticipated to be limited to small beds and planters. Additional
signage is expected to be placed on the exterior of the building. The hotel's main
entrance should lead directly into the lobby, and the first (ground) floor should
house the public areas and the back-of-the-house space. Guestrooms are expected
to be located on the upper floors. The site and building components are expected to
be normal for a hotel of this type and should meet the standards for this market.
Public Areas The hotel should offer a bistro-style restaurant, a modest amount of meeting space,
and a fitness room. Other amenities are likely to include a business center and a
market pantry. The furnishings of the spaces are expected to be upscale and high
quality in nature, consistent with applicable brand standards. Overall, the
supporting facilities should be appropriate and typical for an upscale select-service
hotel in this market.
Guestrooms The hotel is expected to feature standard and suite-style room configurations, with
guestrooms present on the upper floors of the building. The standard guestrooms
should offer typical amenities for this product type, while the suites are expected to
ADA and We assume that the property will be built according to all pertinent codes and brand
Environmental standards. Moreover, we assume its construction will not create any environmental
hazards (such as mold) and that the property will fully comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
Capital Expenditures Our analysis assumes that the hotel will require ongoing upgrades and periodic
renovations after its opening in order to maintain its competitive level in this
market and to remain compliant with brand standards. These costs should be
adequately funded by the forecasted reserve for replacement, as long as a
successful, ongoing preventive-maintenance program is employed by hotel staff.
Conclusion Overall, the proposed subject hotel should offer a well-designed, functional layout
of support areas and guestrooms. All typical and market-appropriate features and
amenities are expected to be included in the hotel's design. We assume that the
building will be fully open and operational on the stipulated opening date and will
meet all local building codes and brand standards. Furthermore, we assume that the
hotel staff will be adequately trained to allow for a successful opening and that pre-
marketing efforts will have introduced the product to major local accounts at least
six months in advance of the opening date.
Along with ADR results, the occupancy levels achieved by a hotel are the foundation
of the property's financial performance and market value. Most of a lodging facility's
other revenue sources (such as food and beverage, other operated departments, and
miscellaneous income) are driven by the number of guests, and many expense levels
vary with occupancy. To a certain degree, occupancy attainment can be manipulated
by management. For example, hotel operators may choose to lower rates in an effort
to maximize occupancy. Our forecasts reflect an operating strategy that we believe
would be implemented by a typical, professional hotel management team to achieve
an optimal mix of occupancy and average rate.
Penetration Rate The proposed subject hotel’s forecasted market share and occupancy levels are
Analysis based upon its anticipated competitive position within the market, as quantified by
its penetration rate. The penetration rate is the ratio of a hotel's market share to its
fair share.
Historical Penetration In the following table, the penetration rates attained by the primary competitors
Rates by Market and the aggregate secondary competitors are set forth for each segment for the base
Segment year.
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Ha mpton Inn a nd Sui tes Cl a yton Sa i nt Loui s Ga l leri a Area 154 % 39 % 99 % 108 %
Courtya rd by Ma rri ott St Loui s Brentwood 130 31 62 84
Drury Inn & Suites Sa i nt Loui s Brentwood 96 140 100 109
Spri ngHi l l Sui tes by Ma rri ott St Loui s Brentwood 156 20 120 109
Seconda ry Competi tion 91 108 100 98
The proposed subject hotel's occupancy forecast is set forth as follows, with the
adjusted projected penetration rates used as a basis for calculating the amount of
captured market demand.
Commercial
Dema nd 319,034 327,032 330,839
Ma rket Sha re 7.7 % 8.1 % 8.3 %
Ca pture 24,418 26,649 27,417
Penetra ti on 123 % 131 % 133 %
Leisure
Dema nd 166,178 167,054 167,354
Ma rket Sha re 6.3 % 6.7 % 6.7 %
Ca pture 10,521 11,193 11,185
Penetra ti on 102 % 108 % 107 %
Commerci a l 61 % 60 % 60 %
Meeti ng a nd Group 13 15 15
Lei s ure 26 25 25
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15% 60%
Commercial
Meeting and Group
Leisure
Based on our analysis of the proposed subject hotel and market area, we have
selected a stabilized occupancy level of 76%. The stabilized occupancy is intended
to reflect the anticipated results of the property over its remaining economic life
given all changes in the life cycle of the hotel. Thus, the stabilized occupancy
excludes from consideration any abnormal relationship between supply and
demand, as well as any nonrecurring conditions that may result in unusually high
or low occupancies. Although the proposed subject hotel may operate at
occupancies above this stabilized level, we believe it equally possible for new
Average Rate Analysis One of the most important considerations in estimating the value of a lodging facility
is a supportable forecast of its attainable average rate, which is more formally
defined as the average rate per occupied room. Average rate can be calculated by
dividing the total rooms revenue achieved during a specified period by the number
of rooms sold during the same period. The projected average rate and the
anticipated occupancy percentage are used to forecast rooms revenue, which in turn
provides the basis for estimating most other income and expense categories.
Competitive Position Although the ADR analysis presented here follows the occupancy projection, these
two statistics are highly correlated; one cannot project occupancy without making
specific assumptions regarding average rate. This relationship is best illustrated by
revenue per available room (RevPAR), which reflects a property's ability to
maximize rooms revenue. The following table summarizes the historical average
rate, RevPAR, and respective ADR and RevPAR penetration levels for the proposed
subject property’s competitors. The stabilized average rate and RevPAR levels that
have been projected for the proposed subject hotel, expressed in base-year dollars,
are also presented to understand the ADR positioning anticipated for the property
upon stabilization. The basis for our ADR projection follows later in this section of
the report.
Drury Inn & Sui tes Sa i nt Loui s Brentwood 130 - 140 90 - 95 105 - 110 100 - 110
This central Saint Louis market should experience modest ADR growth through the
near term. The proposed subject hotel's rate has been positioned at the top of the
range of the primary competitors because of its anticipated strong brand affiliation
and modern product offering, as well as its excellent location and visibility. Going
forward, the positioned ADR should reflect growth on pace with the overall market.
The proposed subject hotel’s projected average rate is fiscalized to correspond with
the hotel’s anticipated date of opening for each forecast year. Discounts of 2% and
1% have been applied to the stabilized room rates projected for the first two years
of operation, as would be expected for a new property of this type as it builds its
reputation and becomes established in the market.
Calendar Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Ma rket ADR $148.71 $151.68 $153.20 $154.73 $158.60 $163.36 $168.26 $173.31 $178.50
Projected Ma rke t ADR Growth Ra te — 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Propos ed Subject Property ADR (As -If Sta bi l ized) $155.00 $158.10 $159.68 $161.28 $165.31 $170.27 $175.38 $180.64 $186.06
ADR Growth Ra te — 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Propos ed Subject Sta bi l ized ADR Pe netra ti on 104% 104% 104% 104% 104% 104% 104% 104% 104.2%
Propos ed Subject Property Avera ge Ra te $161.28 $165.31 $170.27 $175.38 $180.64 $186.06
Opening Di s count 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Average Rate After Discount $158.05 $163.66 $170.27 $175.38 $180.64 $186.06
Rea l Ave ra ge Ra te Growth — 3.5% 4.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Ma rket ADR $154.73 $158.60 $163.36 $168.26 $173.31 $178.50
Propos ed Subject ADR Pe netra ti on (After Di s count) 102% 103% 104% 104% 104% 104%
ADR Expres s ed i n Ba s e-Yea r Dol la rs Defl a ted @ Infl a ti on Ra te $146.05 $146.83 $148.31 $148.31 $148.31 $148.31
The proposed subject hotel’s ADR penetration level is forecast to reach 104.2% by
the stabilized period, consistent with our stabilized ADR positioning.
The following table sets forth our concluding forecast of the proposed subject
hotel’s occupancy, average rate, and RevPAR, with corresponding penetration
levels, for the first projection year through the stabilized year of operation. The
market’s historical and projected occupancy, average rate, and RevPAR are
presented for comparison, with the projections fiscalized to correspond with the
proposed subject hotel’s forecast, as appropriate.
Projected
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Proposed Hotel University City
Avera ge Ra te $146.89 $147.63 $148.71 $151.68 $153.20 $154.73 $158.60 $163.36 $168.26
Cha nge — 0.5 % 0.7 % 2.0 % 1.0 % 1.0 % 2.5 % 3.0 % 3.0 %
RevPAR $105.24 $109.15 $106.21 $106.96 $107.17 $105.10 $109.47 $113.64 $117.05
Cha nge — 3.7 % (2.7) % 0.7 % 0.2 % (1.9) % 4.2 % 3.8 % 3.0 %
The following occupancies and average rates will be used to project the proposed
subject hotel’s rooms revenue; this forecast reflects years beginning on January 1,
2022, which correspond with our financial projections.
In this chapter of our report, we have compiled a forecast of income and expense for
the proposed subject hotel. This forecast is based on the facilities program set forth
previously, as well as the occupancy and ADR forecast discussed previously.
The forecast of income and expense is expressed in current dollars for each year.
The stabilized year is intended to reflect the anticipated operating results of the
property over its remaining economic life given any or all applicable stages of build-
up, plateau, and decline in the life cycle of the hotel. Thus, income and expense
estimates from the stabilized year forward exclude from consideration any
abnormal relationship between supply and demand, as well as any nonrecurring
conditions that may result in unusual revenues or expenses. The ten-year period
reflects the typical holding period of large real estate assets such as hotels. In
addition, the ten-year period provides for the stabilization of income streams and
comparison of yields with alternate types of real estate. The forecasted income
streams reflect the future benefits of owning specific rights in income-producing
real estate.
Comparable Operating In order to project future income and expense for the proposed subject hotel, we
Statements have included a sample of individual comparable operating statements from our
database of hotel statistics. All financial data are presented according to the three
most common measures of industry performance: ratio to sales (RTS), amounts per
available room (PAR), and amounts per occupied room night (POR). These historical
income and expense statements will be used as benchmarks in our forthcoming
forecast of income and expense.
The actual forecast is derived by adjusting each year’s revenue and expense by the
amount fixed (the fixed expense multiplied by the inflated base-year amount) plus
the variable amount (the variable expense multiplied by the inflated base-year
amount) multiplied by the ratio of the projection year’s occupancy to the base-year
occupancy (in the case of departmental revenue and expense) or the ratio of the
projection year’s revenue to the base year’s revenue (in the case of undistributed
operating expenses). Fixed expenses remain fixed, increasing only with inflation.
Our discussion of the revenue and expense forecast in this report is based upon the
output derived from the fixed and variable model. This forecast of revenue and
expense is accomplished through a systematic approach, following the format of the
Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry. Each category of revenue and
expense is estimated separately and combined at the end in the final statement of
income and expense.
Inflation Assumption In consideration of the most recent trends, the projections set forth previously, and
our assessment of probable property appreciation levels, we have applied
underlying inflation rates of 2.5%, 2.5%, and 3.0% thereafter for each respective
year following the base year of 2019. This stabilized inflation rate takes into account
normal, recurring inflation cycles. Inflation is likely to fluctuate above and below
this level during the projection period. Any exceptions to the application of the
assumed underlying inflation rate are discussed in our write-up of individual
income and expense items.
Forecast of Revenue Based on an analysis that will be detailed throughout this section, we have
and Expense formulated a forecast of income and expense. The following table presents a
detailed forecast through the fifth projection year, including amounts per available
room and per occupied room. The second table illustrates our ten-year forecast of
income and expense, presented with a lesser degree of detail. The forecasts pertain
to years that begin on January 1, 2022, expressed in inflated dollars for each year.
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Number of Rooms: 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165
Occupied Rooms: 39,749 44,567 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771 45,771
Occupancy: 66% 74% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76%
Average Rate: $158.05 % of $163.66 % of $170.27 % of $175.38 % of $180.64 % of $186.06 % of $191.64 % of $197.39 % of $203.31 % of $209.41 % of
RevPAR: $104.31 Gross $121.11 Gross $129.40 Gross $133.29 Gross $137.29 Gross $141.40 Gross $145.65 Gross $150.02 Gross $154.52 Gross $159.15 Gross
OPERATING REVENUE
Rooms $6,282 86.7 % $7,294 87.4 % $7,793 87.6 % $8,027 87.6 % $8,268 87.6 % $8,516 87.6 % $8,772 87.6 % $9,035 87.6 % $9,306 87.6 % $9,585 87.6 %
Food & Beverage 580 8.0 650 7.8 683 7.7 704 7.7 725 7.7 746 7.7 769 7.7 792 7.7 816 7.7 840 7.7
Other Operated Departments 357 4.9 380 4.5 394 4.4 406 4.4 418 4.4 431 4.4 444 4.4 457 4.4 471 4.4 485 4.4
Miscellaneous Income 24 0.3 25 0.3 26 0.3 27 0.3 28 0.3 29 0.3 30 0.3 30 0.3 31 0.3 32 0.3
Total Operating Revenues 7,243 100.0 8,349 100.0 8,896 100.0 9,164 100.0 9,439 100.0 9,722 100.0 10,014 100.0 10,314 100.0 10,624 100.0 10,942 100.0
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSES *
Rooms 1,427 22.7 1,535 21.0 1,598 20.5 1,646 20.5 1,695 20.5 1,746 20.5 1,798 20.5 1,852 20.5 1,908 20.5 1,965 20.5
Food & Beverage 461 79.5 493 75.8 512 75.0 528 75.0 544 75.0 560 75.0 577 75.0 594 75.0 612 75.0 630 75.0
Other Operated Departments 184 51.4 191 50.3 197 50.0 203 50.0 209 50.0 215 50.0 222 50.0 228 50.0 235 50.0 242 50.0
Total Expenses 2,072 28.6 2,219 26.6 2,307 25.9 2,376 25.9 2,448 25.9 2,521 25.9 2,597 25.9 2,674 25.9 2,755 25.9 2,837 25.9
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME 5,171 71.4 6,130 73.4 6,589 74.1 6,787 74.1 6,991 74.1 7,201 74.1 7,417 74.1 7,640 74.1 7,869 74.1 8,105 74.1
UNDISTRIBUTED OPERATING EXPENSES
Administrative & General 604 8.3 638 7.6 663 7.5 683 7.5 703 7.5 724 7.5 746 7.5 769 7.5 792 7.5 815 7.5
Info & Telecom Systems 86 1.2 91 1.1 95 1.1 98 1.1 100 1.1 103 1.1 107 1.1 110 1.1 113 1.1 116 1.1
Marketing 379 5.2 365 4.4 379 4.3 390 4.3 402 4.3 414 4.3 426 4.3 439 4.3 452 4.3 466 4.3
Franchise Fee 534 7.4 620 7.4 662 7.4 682 7.4 703 7.4 724 7.4 746 7.4 768 7.4 791 7.4 815 7.4
Prop. Operations & Maint. 259 3.6 328 3.9 379 4.3 390 4.3 402 4.3 414 4.3 426 4.3 439 4.3 452 4.3 466 4.3
Utilities 224 3.1 237 2.8 246 2.8 254 2.8 261 2.8 269 2.8 277 2.8 285 2.8 294 2.8 303 2.8
Total Expenses 2,086 28.8 2,280 27.2 2,424 27.4 2,497 27.4 2,572 27.4 2,649 27.4 2,728 27.4 2,810 27.4 2,895 27.4 2,981 27.4
GROSS HOUSE PROFIT 3,085 42.6 3,851 46.2 4,165 46.7 4,291 46.7 4,419 46.7 4,552 46.7 4,689 46.7 4,830 46.7 4,974 46.7 5,123 46.7
Management Fee 217 3.0 250 3.0 267 3.0 275 3.0 283 3.0 292 3.0 300 3.0 309 3.0 319 3.0 328 3.0
INCOME BEFORE NON-OPR. INC. & EXP. 2,868 39.6 3,600 43.2 3,899 43.7 4,016 43.7 4,136 43.7 4,260 43.7 4,389 43.7 4,520 43.7 4,656 43.7 4,795 43.7
NON-OPERATING INCOME & EXPENSE
Property Taxes 613 8.5 631 7.6 650 7.3 669 7.3 689 7.3 710 7.3 731 7.3 753 7.3 776 7.3 799 7.3
Insurance 80 1.1 83 1.0 85 1.0 88 1.0 90 1.0 93 1.0 96 1.0 99 1.0 102 1.0 105 1.0
Reserve for Replacement 145 2.0 250 3.0 356 4.0 367 4.0 378 4.0 389 4.0 401 4.0 413 4.0 425 4.0 438 4.0
Total Expenses 838 11.6 964 11.6 1,091 12.3 1,124 12.3 1,157 12.3 1,192 12.3 1,228 12.3 1,265 12.3 1,303 12.3 1,342 12.3
EBITDA LESS RESERVE $2,030 28.0 % $2,636 31.6 % $2,808 31.4 % $2,892 31.4 % $2,979 31.4 % $3,068 31.4 % $3,161 31.4 % $3,255 31.4 % $3,353 31.4 % $3,453 31.4 %
Rooms Revenue Rooms revenue is determined by two variables: occupancy and average rate. We
projected occupancy and average rate in a previous section of this report. The
proposed subject hotel is expected to stabilize at an occupancy level of 76% with an
average rate of $170.27 in 2024. Following the stabilized year, the proposed subject
hotel’s average rate is projected to increase along with the underlying rate of
inflation.
Food and Beverage Food and beverage (F&B) revenue is generated by a hotel's restaurants, lounges,
Revenue coffee shops, snack bars, banquet rooms, and room service. In addition to providing
a source of revenue, these outlets serve as an amenity that assists in the sale of
guestrooms. With the exception of properties with active lounges or banquet
facilities that draw local residents, in-house guests generally represent a substantial
percentage of a hotel's F&B patrons. In the case of the Proposed Hotel University
City, the F&B department will include a bistro; moreover, banquet space is expected
to encompass 3,500 square feet.
Although F&B revenue varies directly with changes in occupancy, the small portion
generated by banquet sales and outside capture is relatively fixed.
Other Operated According to the Uniform System of Accounts, other operated departments include
Departments Revenue any major or minor operated department other than rooms and food and beverage
(F&B).
Miscellaneous Income The miscellaneous income sources comprise those other than guestrooms, F&B, and
the other operated departments. Changes in this revenue item through the
projection period result from the application of the underlying inflation rate and
projected changes in occupancy.
Rooms Expense Rooms expense consists of items related to the sale and upkeep of guestrooms and
public space. Salaries, wages, and employee benefits account for a substantial
portion of this category. Although payroll varies somewhat with occupancy, and
managers can generally scale the level of service staff on hand to meet an expected
occupancy level, much of a hotel's payroll is fixed. A base level of front desk
personnel, housekeepers, and supervisors must be maintained at all times. As a
result, salaries, wages, and employee benefits are only moderately sensitive to
changes in occupancy.
Commissions and reservations are usually based on room sales and, thus, are highly
sensitive to changes in occupancy and average rate. While guest supplies vary 100%
with occupancy, linens and other operating expenses are only slightly affected by
volume.
Food and Beverage Food expenses consist of items necessary for the primary operation of a hotel's food
Expense and banquet facilities. The costs associated with food sales and payroll are
moderately to highly correlated to food revenues. Items such as china, linen, and
uniforms are less dependent on volume. Although the other expense items are
basically fixed, they represent a relatively insignificant factor. Beverage expenses
consist of items necessary for the operation of a hotel’s lounge and bar areas. The
costs associated with beverage sales and payroll are moderately to highly correlated
to beverage revenues.
Other Operated Other operated departments expense includes all expenses reflected in the
Departments Expense summary statements for the divisions associated in these categories, as discussed
previously in this chapter.
Most administrative and general expenses are relatively fixed. The exceptions are
cash overages and shortages; commissions on credit card charges; provision for
doubtful accounts, which are moderately affected by the number of transactions or
total revenue; and salaries, wages, and benefits, which are very slightly influenced
by volume.
Information and Information and telecommunications systems expense consists of all costs
Telecommunications associated with a hotel’s technology infrastructure. This includes the costs of cell
Systems Expense phones, administrative call and Internet services, and complimentary call and
Internet services. Expenses in this category are typically organized by type of
technology or the area benefiting from the technology solution.
Marketing Expense Marketing expense consists of all costs associated with advertising, sales, and
promotion; these activities are intended to attract and retain customers. Marketing
can be used to create an image, develop customer awareness, and stimulate
patronage of a property's various facilities.
The marketing category is unique in that all expense items, with the exception of
fees and commissions, are totally controlled by management. Most hotel operators
establish an annual marketing budget that sets forth all planned expenditures. If the
budget is followed, total marketing expenses can be projected accurately.
Marketing expenditures are unusual because, although there is a lag period before
results are realized, the benefits are often extended over a long period. Depending
on the type and scope of the advertising and promotion program implemented, the
lag time can be as short as a few weeks or as long as several years. However, the
favorable results of an effective marketing campaign tend to linger, and a property
often enjoys the benefits of concentrated sales efforts for many months.
Franchise Fee We recommend that the proposed subject hotel operate as an upscale, select-service
property. We have placed heavy consideration on the following brands: Hilton
Garden Inn, AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, Even Hotels, Hyatt Place, Radisson
Red, and Cambria Inn & Suites. Although a specific franchise affiliation and/or brand
has yet to be finalized, based upon a review of several published franchise fees for
brands that fall within the recommended product tier, we have selected a total
franchise fee of 8.5% of rooms revenue in order to estimate the cost of a national
franchise.
Marketing expense and franchise fees are often analyzed in total because hotels may
account for some components of franchise expense in the marketing expense
category. The subject property’s total marketing and franchise expense has been
forecast at 11.7% of total revenue on a stabilized basis; the comparable operating
statements show a range from 7.3% to 14.1% of total revenue.
Property Operations Property operations and maintenance expense is another expense category that is
and Maintenance largely controlled by management. Except for repairs that are necessary to keep the
facility open and prevent damage (e.g., plumbing, heating, and electrical items),
most maintenance can be deferred for varying lengths of time.
The age of a lodging facility has a strong influence on the required level of
maintenance. A new or thoroughly renovated property is protected for several years
by modern equipment and manufacturers' warranties. However, as a hostelry
grows older, maintenance expenses escalate. A well-organized preventive
maintenance system often helps delay deterioration, but most facilities face higher
property operations and maintenance costs each year, regardless of the occupancy
trend. The quality of initial construction can also have a direct impact on future
maintenance requirements. The use of high-quality building materials and
Changes in this expense item through the projection period result from the
application of the underlying inflation rate and projected changes in occupancy.
Utilities Expense The utilities consumption of a lodging facility takes several forms, including water
and space heating, air conditioning, lighting, cooking fuel, and other miscellaneous
power requirements. The most common sources of hotel utilities are electricity,
natural gas, fuel oil, and steam. This category also includes the cost of water service.
Total energy cost depends on the source and quantity of fuel used. Electricity tends
to be the most expensive source, followed by oil and gas. Although all hotels
consume a sizable amount of electricity, many properties supplement their utility
requirements with less expensive sources, such as gas and oil, for heating and
cooking. The changes in this utilities line item through the projection period are a
result of the application of the underlying inflation rate and projected changes in
occupancy.
Management Fee Management expense consists of the fees paid to the managing agent contracted to
operate the property. Some companies provide management services and a brand-
name affiliation (first-tier management company), while others provide
management services alone (second-tier management company). Some
management contracts specify only a base fee (usually a percentage of total
Property Taxes Property (or ad valorem) tax is one of the primary revenue sources of
municipalities. Based on the concept that the tax burden should be distributed in
proportion to the value of all properties within a taxing jurisdiction, a system of
assessments is established. Theoretically, the assessed value placed on each parcel
bears a definite relationship to market value, so properties with equal market values
will have similar assessments and properties with higher and lower values will have
proportionately larger and smaller assessments.
Depending on the taxing policy of the municipality, property taxes can be based on
the value of the real property or the value of the personal property and the real
property. We have based our estimate of the proposed subject property's market
value (for tax purposes) on an analysis of assessments of comparable hotel
properties in the local municipality.
Hampton Inn a nd Sui tes Cl ayton Sai nt Loui s Ga l l eri a Area 1964 $568,320 $2,895,136 $84,604 $3,548,060
Courtya rd by Ma rri ott St Loui s Brentwood 2019 327,680 1,983,744 660 2,312,084
Spri ngHil l Sui tes by Marri ott St Loui s Brentwood 2008 124,896 2,813,024 48,690 2,986,610
Seven Gabl es Inn Sa i nt Loui s 1986 259,200 699,552 33,800 992,552
Ri tz Carl ton Sa i nt Loui s 1990 3,125,856 16,100,704 912,565 20,139,125
Cl a yton Pl a za 1967 912,000 1,625,632 88,960 2,626,592
Shera ton Cl a yton Pl a za Sa int Loui s 1964 1,381,664 5,698,208 794,730 7,874,602
Homewood Sui tes by Hi l ton St. Loui s Ga ll eri a 2009 220,000 4,477,120 17,690 4,714,810
Res i dence Inn by Marri ott St Loui s Gal l eri a 1986 682,464 1,570,464 150,934 2,403,862
Hi lton Sai nt Loui s Frontena c 1970 1,775,904 6,603,008 383,350 8,762,262
We have positioned the future assessment levels of the subject site and proposed
improvements, as well as the planned personal property, based upon the illustrated
comparable data. We have positioned these assessments closest to the Hampton Inn
& Suites Clayton/St. Louis Galleria because of the similarities in location, service-
level, and product, which was updated in 2014; overall, the positioned assessments
are well supported by the market data.
Tax rates are based on the city and county budgets, which change annually. The
most recent tax rate in this jurisdiction was reported at 10.06410%. The following
table shows changes in the tax rate during the last several years.
Based on comparable assessments and the tax rate information, the proposed
subject property's projected property tax expense levels are calculated as follows.
Real Property
Total Tax Burden Base Rate of Tax % Positioned Taxes
Year (Positioned Prior to Increase) Burden Increase Tax Burden Payable
Personal Property
Personal Tax Burden Base Rate of Tax % of Positioned Taxes
Year (Positioned Prior to Increase) Burden Increase Tax Burden Payable
Insurance Expense The insurance expense category consists of the cost of insuring the hotel and its
contents against damage or destruction by fire, weather, sprinkler leakage, boiler
explosion, plate glass breakage, and so forth. General insurance costs also include
premiums relating to liability, fidelity, and theft coverage.
Insurance rates are based on many factors, including building design and
construction, fire detection and extinguishing equipment, fire district, distance from
the firehouse, and the area's fire experience. Insurance expenses do not vary with
occupancy.
Reserve for Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are essential to the operation of a lodging facility,
Replacement and their quality often influences a property's class. This category includes all non-
real estate items that are capitalized, rather than expensed. The furniture, fixtures,
and equipment of a hotel are exposed to heavy use and must be replaced at regular
intervals. The useful life of these items is determined by their quality, durability, and
the amount of guest traffic and use.
Based upon the results of our analysis, our review of the proposed subject asset, and
current industry norms, a reserve for replacement equal to 4% of total revenues has
been factored into our forecast of revenue and expense for funding the periodic
Forecast of Revenue Projected total revenue, house profit, and EBITDA Less Replacement Reserve are
and Expense set forth in the following table.
Conclusion
Construction Cost We have developed an estimate of the total development costs, which includes hard
Estimate costs, FF&E, soft costs, pre-opening costs, and working capital, as well as the
developer's fee and an allocation of land cost. Our development cost estimate is
supported by actual cost comparables and the annual HVS Development Cost
Survey. We recommend that the development team obtain a more detailed
development cost estimate from actual construction companies. It is also advised
that developers consult more than one source in their hotel development process to
more accurately assess the true cost of development.
Development Cost As a basis for estimating the development costs, we have used a hotel development
cost survey conducted by HVS. The survey presents the range of per-room costs
associated with various components of hotel development, including
improvements, furniture, and equipment; pre-opening expenses; and operating
capital. Statistics are compiled for budget hotels, midscale hotels with and without
food and beverage, extended-stay hotels, full-service hotels, and luxury hotels and
2015/16
Budget/Economy Hotels $6,500 - $31,200 $41,500 - $103,700 $1,200 - $13,400 $5,400 - $17,900 $1,400 - $7,100 $54,000 - $166,200
Midscale Hotels w/o F&B 7,600 - 73,100 57,700 - 132,000 2,300 - 63,000 6,600 - 28,200 2,800 - 26,500 73,500 - 208,500
Extended-Stay Hotels 10,000 - 47,600 71,700 - 168,200 2,600 - 86,700 8,300 - 25,800 2,900 - 26,100 91,900 - 264,700
Midscale Hotels w/ F&B 10,000 - 68,100 88,600 - 187,300 3,800 - 53,000 10,900 - 39,200 3,500 - 19,500 111,000 - 355,100
Full-Service Hotels 23,600 - 124,900 139,000 - 408,900 4,700 - 99,300 23,200 - 57,900 14,000 - 88,100 206,000 - 769,100
Luxury Hotels and Resorts 45,700 - 266,800 234,400 - 635,300 24,300 - 120,400 37,900 - 129,300 19,100 - 83,000 513,600 - 1,005,500
Source: HVS
Building and Site Building and site improvements include all buildings and other relatively
Improvements permanent structures located on, or attached to, the subject parcel. The cost of the
improvements includes costs of materials, fees, and labor to construct the subject
property’s improvements. We estimate the replacement cost of the proposed
subject property's improvements to be roughly $135,000 per room, or a total of
$22,275,000.
Furniture, Fixtures and Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) include all non-permanent, removable
Equipment items at the subject property, such as guestroom furnishings, kitchen equipment,
and items of décor. The cost of the FF&E, along with all fees associated with the
installation of such items, comprise the total cost of FF&E. Based on our
understanding of the expected quality of furnishings, we have estimate the
replacement cost of the proposed subject property's FF&E (as if new) at
approximately $20,000 per room, or a total of $3,300,000.
Pre-Opening and Pre-opening costs include expenses such as marketing, staffing, training, and
Working Capital Costs administrative expenditures. Working capital includes a working capital reserve to
maintain adequate cash flow until the operation reaches a break-even point. We
estimate the pre-opening costs for the proposed subject property to be roughly
$5,000 per room, or a total of $825,000.
Soft Costs Soft costs include items other than labor and material that are necessary for
construction but are not typically part of the construction contract. Soft costs can
Developer’s Fee The developer’s fee represents a recovery of costs to the project developer,
including salaries, travel, administrative costs, and other expenses related to
coordinating the development. It is separate from a developer’s anticipated profit
or entrepreneurial incentive. The developer’s fee is typically dependent upon the
complexity of project coordination and the length of the development timeline. In
the case of relatively simple projects in markets with low barriers to entry, a
developer’s fee may not be considered, whereas complicated projects in high-
barrier-to-entry markets may incur more substantial costs for coordination and
administration during an extended planning and construction period. In some cases,
the developer’s administrative costs are included within other line times, rather
than allocated to an individual developer’s fee line item. We estimate the
developer’s fee for the proposed subject property to be approximately $5,000 per
room, equating to 2.4% of the project cost.
Cost Summary Based on the preceding analysis, we estimate the replacement cost of the proposed
subject property as follows.
The following table presents a comparison of this budget to the comparable cost
budgets presented previously.
Land Allocation A portion of the overall development cost includes the cost of the land. The range of
per-room land cost was illustrated in the previously presented cost-survey data;
land cost typically ranges from 5% to 20% of overall development cost but may be
substantially higher for premium locations in markets with high barriers to entry.
The portion of a hotel’s overall net income that can be attributed to the land, like a
ground-lease payment, is directly correlated to the cost or value of the site. Using
the forecasted revenues for the proposed subject hotel and applying a typical hotel
ground-lease rental formula, we can determine the income attributed to the land.
The land cost can then be estimated by capitalizing the hypothetical ground rent.
The self-adjusting aspect of this approach is a key element to its reliability.
Hotels are often constructed on leased land. While the lease terms differ somewhat
from property to property, the basis for the rental calculation is often tied to a
percentage-of-revenue formula. We have researched actual long-term ground
leases encumbering hotels. The following table summarizes our findings, showing
the property, its room count, and its rental formula.
Rental Based on
Year 1 Revenue of the
165-Unit Subject Property
Percentage Percentage
Number of Dollar of Rooms of Total
Hotel City ST Rooms Ground Lease Formula Amount (+000) Revenue Revenue
Commons Hotel Mi nnea pol i s MN 304 1% of gros s rooms revenue a nd other commerci a l s pa ce renta l a nd 0.5% $71 1.0 % 0.9 %
of food a nd beverage revenue s ubject to a mi ni mum of $96,000 per
yea r.
Marri ott Hotel Overl a nd Pa rk KS 404 3% of rooms revenue, a ga i nst a s ma l l mi ni mum 204 3.0 2.6
Ameri star Counci l Counci l Bl uffs IA 160 5,000 i n monthl y i ns tal l ments pl us 5% of the a nnua l gros s s al es 387 5.7 5.0
Bl uffs
Marri ott Hotel Tul sa OK 338 3% of rooms revenue, a ga i nst a s ma l l mi ni mum 204 3.0 2.6
Hya tt Hous e Ri chmond VA 134 4.5% Gros s Rooms Revenue 305 4.5 3.9
Ri chmond
Fa i rfi el d Inn Indi ana pol i s IN 86 From 1994 38,000 a nnua l l y unti l 1995, then 58,000 unti l 2000, then 155 2.3 2.0
a djus ted by the a vera ge mi ni mum rental mul ti pl i ed by 50% of the CPI or
80% of the a vera ge a ctual a nnua l renta l pa i d duri ng such previ ous fi ve-
yea r peri od. The percenta ge us ed to determi ne renta l i n a ny fi s cal yea r
s ha l l be a s fol l ows : 1989-1994 2.0%, 1995-2002 2.0%, 2003-2088 2.0% of
gros s room revenue.
Meri di en Hotel New Orl ea ns LA 505 Greater of 2.5% of rooms or 1.25% of tota l revenue 170 2.5 2.2
Fa i rfi el d Inn Kans a s Ci ty KS 135 From 1994 48,000 a nnua l l y unti l 1995, then 54,000 unti l 2000, then 339 5.0 4.4
Wes t a djus ted by the a vera ge mi ni mum rental mul ti pl i ed by 50% of the CPI or
80% of the a vera ge a ctual a nnua l renta l pa i d duri ng such previ ous fi ve-
yea r peri od. The percenta ge us ed to determi ne renta l i n a ny fi s cal yea r
s ha l l be a s fol l ows : 1989-1994 3.0%, 1995-2002 3.0%, 2003-2088 5.0% of
gros s room revenue.
Hol i da y Inn San Antoni o TX 313 2.5% of rooms revenue, 1% of food and beverage revenue, and 2% of 183 2.7 2.4
Ri verwa l k other i ncome
Based on the revenue projections set forth for the proposed subject hotel as part of
this feasibility study, the following table shows how the economic ground rent has
been calculated. Note that the stabilized revenue level has been deflated back to
first-projection-year dollars.
Applying the indicated capitalization rate to the proposed subject hotel's economic
ground rent results in the following estimate of land cost.
This indicates an estimated land cost of $2,900,000, or $44.40 per square foot, for
the proposed subject hotel.
Conclusion In the estimation of development cost for the proposed improvements, the costs of
several components of the total property were quantified. The development cost
was estimated based on a hotel development cost survey conducted by HVS. The
following table summarizes our estimate of the total cost to develop the proposed
subject property.
Mortgage Component Hotel financing is available for most tiers of the lodging industry from a variety of
lender types. While many lenders remain active, underwriting standards are more
stringent than several years ago, and loan-to-value ratios remain in the 60% to 70%
range. Lenders continue to be attracted to the lodging industry because of the higher
yields generated by hotel financing relative to other commercial real estate.
Commercial banks, mortgage REITs, private-debt investors, insurance companies,
and CMBS and mezzanine lenders continue to pursue deals.
Data for the mortgage component may be developed from statistics of actual hotel
mortgages made by long-term lenders. The American Council of Life Insurance,
which represents 20 large life insurance companies, publishes quarterly
information pertaining to the hotel mortgages issued by its member companies.
Because of the six- to nine-month lag time in reporting and publishing hotel
mortgage statistics, it was necessary to update this information to reflect current
lending practices. Our research indicates that the greatest degree of correlation
exists between the average interest rate of a hotel mortgage and the concurrent
yield on an average-A corporate bond.
The following chart summarizes the average mortgage interest rates of the hotel
loans made by these lenders. For the purpose of comparison, the average-A
corporate bond yield (as reported by Moody's Bond Record) is also shown.
9.0
8.0
7.0
Rate (%)
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2010 - 4th
2011 - 4th
2012 - 4th
2013 - 4th
2014 - 4th
2015 - 4th
2016 - 4th
2017 - 4th
2018 - 4th
2010 - 2nd
2011 - 2nd
2012 - 2nd
2013 - 2nd
2014 - 2nd
2015 - 2nd
2016 - 2nd
2017 - 2nd
2018 - 2nd
2019 - 2nd
Avg. Interest Rate (%) Avg. A Corp. Bond Yield (%)
The relationship between hotel interest rates and the yields from the average-A
corporate bond can be detailed through a regression analysis, which is expressed as
follows.
Y = 0.95633038 X + 0.76820181
The January 30, 2020, average yield on average-A corporate bonds, as reported by
Moody’s Investors Service, was 3.13%. When used in the previously presented
equation, a factor of 3.13 produces an estimated hotel/motel interest rate of 3.76%
(rounded).
Financing for hotel debt is readily available at relatively low rates from a variety of
lender types (e.g., CMBS, balance-sheet lenders, insurance companies, SBA lenders,
and other sources). The most prevalent interest rates for single hotel assets are
currently ranging from 3.25% to 5.5%, depending on the type of debt, loan-to-value
ratio, and the quality of the asset and its market.
Based on our analysis of the current lodging industry mortgage market and
adjustments for specific factors, such as the property’s site, proposed facility, and
conditions in the University City hotel market, it is our opinion that a 4.00% interest,
30-year amortization mortgage with a 0.057290 constant is appropriate for the
proposed subject hotel. In the mortgage-equity analysis, we have applied a loan-to-
cost ratio of 65%, which is reasonable to expect based on this interest rate and
current parameters.
Equity Component The remaining capital required for a hotel investment generally comes from the
equity investor. The rate of return that an equity investor expects over a ten-year
holding period is known as the equity yield. Unlike the equity dividend, which is a
short-term rate of return, the equity yield specifically considers a long-term holding
period (generally ten years), annual inflation-adjusted cash flows, property
appreciation, mortgage amortization, and proceeds from a sale at the end of the
holding period. To establish an estimate of the equity yield rate that a typical
investor would require, we have used two sources of data: past appraisals and
investor interviews.
Overall Rate
Based on Sales Price
Total
Number Date Property Equity Historical Projected
Hotel Location of Rooms of Sale Yield Yield Year Year One
Home2 Suites by Hil ton Al exa ndria Al exa ndria , LA 89 Oct-19 11.7 % 21.4 % 9.9 % 9.6 %
Courtya rd by Ma rriott SoHo New York, NY 120 Oct-19 9.3 16.1 5.5 5.5
Ha mpton Inn Sierra Vi s ta Sierra Vi s ta , AZ 58 Aug-19 11.9 20.5 6.7 9.7
Hotel Med Pa rk, As cend Col l ecti on Sa cra mento, CA 32 Aug-19 9.7 16.9 3.4 6.9
Courtya rd by Ma rriott Hous ton Pea rl a nd, TX 110 Jun-19 10.4 17.2 7.6 7.5
Ha mpton Inn Roches ter Roches ter, MN 103 Jun-19 10.3 17.1 7.6 8.5
Al oft Atla nta Downtown Atla nta , GA 254 Jun-19 8.9 16.1 6.7 6.9
Courtya rd by Ma rriott Berkel ey Ri chmond, CA 149 Ma y-19 10.1 17.4 5.8 7.9
Ha mpton Inn Atl a nta Ca nton, GA 81 Ma r-19 12.3 21.2 10.4 9.7
Ha mpton Inn Wa us a u, WI 87 Ma r-19 12.0 21.0 9.4 9.8
Ha mpton Inn & Sui tes Pinevi l l e, NC 111 Ma r-19 11.2 20.1 8.7 8.0
Townepl a ce Suites by Ma rri ott Greenvi l le , SC 94 Feb-19 11.6 20.2 12.2 11.7
Home2 Suites by Hil ton Pens a col a , FL 106 Feb-19 11.0 18.5 ‒ 8.9
Ha mpton Inn & Sui tes Tucs on, AZ 101 Dec-18 10.0 17.4 9.3 8.5
Home2 Suites By Hil ton I-65 Mobi l e, AL 105 Dec-18 11.1 19.4 ‒ 7.1
Ha mpton Inn & Sui tes Sa int Augus ti ne, FL 93 Dec-18 9.5 15.3 7.6 7.9
Ha mpton Inn & Sui tes McKi nney, TX 79 Oct-18 10.1 18.6 9.6 9.0
Ha mpton Inn & Sui tes Federa l Wa y, WA 142 Oct-18 9.6 16.0 8.1 8.1
Res i dence Inn by Ma rri ott Spri ngda le, AR 72 Sep-18 10.9 18.3 8.2 9.8
Hil ton Ga rden Inn Ta mpa Wes l ey Cha pel , FL 125 Sep-18 10.8 18.6 — 8.9
Hya tt Pl a ce Fa ir La wn, NJ 143 Aug-18 10.4 18.0 7.5 8.1
Hotel Indi go Tra vers e City, MI 107 Aug-18 10.9 17.8 8.8 8.2
Courtya rd by Ma rriott Fa rmington, NM 125 Aug-18 11.8 18.9 8.7 7.0
Courtya rd by Ma rriott Myrtl e Bea ch, SC 157 Jun-18 11.3 19.4 8.9 9.2
SpringHi l l Sui tes Fa irfa x, VA 140 Jun-18 9.3 17.9 6.7 7.0
Ha mpton Inn & Sui tes Ha rri s on, NJ 165 Ma y-18 10.1 18.1 7.9 7.1
Al oft Si l i con Va l ley Newa rk, CA 174 Ma y-18 10.0 17.0 7.3 7.6
SpringHi l l Sui tes Centrevi l le, VA 136 Ma y-18 10.3 18.6 7.3 8.0
Sta ybridge Suites Wil mi ngton, NC 93 Apr-18 11.5 21.4 9.6 9.6
Al oft Ha rl em New York, NY 124 Ma r-18 9.8 15.5 6.0 3.8
Ha mpton Inn Fina ncia l Dis tri ct New York, NY 81 Ma r-18 8.3 12.7 4.5 5.0
Res i dence Inn by Ma rri ott Sa cra mento, CA 126 Feb-18 10.5 18.9 8.7 9.6
Ha mpton Inn Denver Southwes t La kewood, CO 150 Feb-18 12.7 21.3 10.7 13.9
Hya tt Pl a ce Cha ndler, AZ 129 Ja n-18 9.4 15.7 7.5 6.8
Wyndha m Ga rden Greenvi l le , SC 139 Ja n-18 14.2 24.2 6.0 7.7
Ha mpton Inn Cincinna ti Fa irfiel d, OH 100 Ja n-18 12.2 20.9 10.5 10.7
Ha mpton Inn Atl a nta Coll ege Pa rk, GA 127 Ja n-18 9.3 15.0 10.1 10.0
Ha mpton Inn Atl a nta Northwes t Atla nta , GA 127 Ja n-18 14.9 26.1 11.0 10.0
The following table summarizes the range of equity yields indicated by hotel sales
and investor interviews. We note that there tends to be a lag between the sales data
and current market conditions; thus, the full effect of the change in the economy and
capital markets may not yet be reflected.
Terminal Capitalization Inherent in this valuation process is the assumption of a sale at the end of the ten-
Rate year holding period. The estimated reversionary sale price as of that date is
calculated by capitalizing the projected eleventh-year net income by an overall
terminal capitalization rate. An allocation for the selling expenses is deducted from
this sale price, and the net proceeds to the equity interest (also known as the equity
residual) are calculated by deducting the outstanding mortgage balance from the
reversion.
We have reviewed several recent investor surveys. The following chart summarizes
the averages presented for terminal capitalization rates in various investor surveys
during the past decade.
11.5
11.0
10.5
10.0
Terminal Cap Rate (%)
9.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
7.5
7.0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
PWC - Limited-Service
PWC - Select-Service
HVS Broker Survey - Limited-Service/Economy
HVS Broker Survey - Select-Service
USRC - Limited-Service
Situs RERC - Second Tier
Situs RERC - First Tier
Mortgage-Equity As the two participants in a real estate investment, investors and lenders must
Method evaluate their equity and debt contributions based on their particular return
requirements. After carefully weighing the risk associated with the projected
economic benefits of a lodging investment, the participants will typically make their
decision whether or not to invest in a hotel or resort by determining if their
investment will provide an adequate yield over an established period. For the
lender, this yield will typically reflect the interest rate required for a hotel mortgage
over a period that can range from seven to ten years. The yield to the equity
participant may consider not only the requirements of a particular investor but also
the potential payments to cooperative or ancillary entities, such as limited partner
payouts, stockholder dividends, and management company incentive fees.
The annual debt service is calculated by multiplying the mortgage component by the
mortgage constant.
The yield to the lender based on a 65% debt contribution equates to an interest rate
of 4.00%, which is calculated as follows.
The following table illustrates the cash flow available to the equity position, after
deducting the debt service from the projected net income.
Net Income
Available for Total Annual Net Income
Year Debt Service Debt Service to Equity
In order for the present value of the equity investment to equate to the $12,247,000
capital outlay, the investor must accept a 17.0% return, as shown in the following
table.
Conclusion In determining the potential feasibility of the Proposed Hotel University City, we
analyzed the lodging market, researched the area’s economics, reviewed the
estimated development cost, and prepared a ten-year forecast of income and
1. This report is set forth as a feasibility study of the proposed subject hotel;
this is not an appraisal report.
2. This report is to be used in whole and not in part.
3. No responsibility is assumed for matters of a legal nature, nor do we render
any opinion as to title, which is assumed marketable and free of any deed
restrictions and easements. The property is evaluated as though free and
clear unless otherwise stated.
4. We assume that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the sub-
soil or structures, such as underground storage tanks, that would affect the
property’s development potential. No responsibility is assumed for these
conditions or for any engineering that may be required to discover them.
5. We have not considered the presence of potentially hazardous materials or
any form of toxic waste on the project site. We are not qualified to detect
hazardous substances and urge the client to retain an expert in this field if
desired.
6. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective on January 26,
1992. We have assumed the proposed hotel would be designed and
constructed to be in full compliance with the ADA.
7. We have made no survey of the site, and we assume no responsibility in
connection with such matters. Sketches, photographs, maps, and other
exhibits are included to assist the reader in visualizing the property. It is
assumed that the use of the described real estate will be within the
boundaries of the property described, and that no encroachment will exist.
8. All information, financial operating statements, estimates, and opinions
obtained from parties not employed by TS Worldwide, LLC are assumed true
and correct. We can assume no liability resulting from misinformation.
9. Unless noted, we assume that there are no encroachments, zoning
violations, or building violations encumbering the subject site.
10. The property is assumed to be in full compliance with all applicable federal,
state, local, and private codes, laws, consents, licenses, and regulations
(including the appropriate liquor license if applicable), and that all licenses,
permits, certificates, franchises, and so forth can be freely renewed or
transferred to a purchaser.
The undersigned hereby certify that, to the best of our knowledge and belief:
1. the statements of fact presented in this report are true and correct;
2. the reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the
reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are our personal,
impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions;
3. we have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject
of this report and no personal interest with respect to the parties involved;
4. we have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report
or to the parties involved with this assignment;
5. our engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or
reporting predetermined results;
6. our compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the
development or reporting of a predetermined result or direction in
performance that favors the cause of the client, the attainment of a
stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to
the intended use of this study;
7. our analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has
been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice;
8. Chris Cabrera provided significant assistance to Daniel P. McCoy, MAI, and
that no one other than those listed above and the undersigned prepared the
analyses, conclusions, and opinions concerning the real estate that are set
forth in this report;
9. Daniel P. McCoy, MAI, has not performed services, as an appraiser or in any
other capacity, on the property that is the subject of this report within the
three-year period immediately preceding acceptance of this assignment;
10. the reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this
report has been prepared, in conformity with the requirements of the Code
of Professional Ethics and the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
of the Appraisal Institute;
11. the use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute
relating to review by its duly authorized representatives; and
January-2020 Certification
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12. as of the date of this report, Daniel P. McCoy, MAI, has completed the
continuing education program for Designated Members of the Appraisal
Institute.
January-2020 Certification
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Daniel McCoy, MAI
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