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For Buyers
Seeking a Hotel Purchase

Buying a hotel is not simply about purchasing real estate - it is about investing in an operating business with unique risks, opportunities, and market dynamics. This comes with a unique set of complexities:

  • A property may look attractive, but its financial and operational performance may not be viable or sustainable

  • Many assets lack a clear brand, positioning, or future vision, making it difficult to see how they will grow

  • Buyers risk overpaying for assets that don’t align with their goals or the realities of the market

  • Navigating regulatory frameworks, operational models, and financing structures can be overwhelming

Without the right guidance, acquisitions risk becoming expensive mistakes rather than profitable investments. We help buyers go beyond acquisition and into strategic investment success

Our Solution

Thorne&Co provides end-to-end strategic support for buyers. We act as your advisor, analyst, and creative partner, ensuring that every acquisition is approached with confidence and foresight.

Our approach combines detailed operational, market and positioning due diligence with creative concept development to give you both the hard data and the inspiring vision that will drive success.

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1. Acquisition Support & Due Diligence

  • In-depth analysis of financials, operating performance, and growth potential

  • Market benchmarking to assess positioning and competitiveness

  • Risk assessments covering seasonality, location factors, and operational challenges

2. Strategic Fit & Investment Logic

  • Alignment of acquisition targets with your investment profile (yield-driven, lifestyle, luxury, experiential)

  • Clear recommendations on which assets best fit your short- and long-term goals

  • ROI and NOP (Net Operating Profit) scenario modelling

3. Concept Development & Branding

  • Transformation of properties into viable, market-ready hospitality products

  • Concept decks including design direction, guest experience journeys, and positioning narratives

  • Access to ready-to-launch boutique hotel brands from Thorne&Co to accelerate time-to-market

4. Business Planning & Forecasting

  • Revenue and expense modelling to highlight operational upside

  • Sensitivity analysis to understand best- and worst-case scenarios

  • Operational structure and staffing guidance tailored to property size and style

5. Transaction & Negotiation Support

  • Advisory role in negotiations, ensuring fair pricing and aligned deal structures

  • Preparation of investment memos and pitch materials for partners or co-investors

  • Liaison with legal, financing, and design teams to streamline the process

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