Irreplaceable Location within a High-Growth "Boomtown" Corridor: Anchored within Lakeside Village, a premier 88-acre lifestyle destination, the Property offers unmatched walkability to 72 shops and restaurants. Located in Lakeland—a top-10 U.S. "Boomtown"—the Hotel capitalizes on population growth nearly double the national average. Its strategic position along Interstate 4, midway between Tampa (35 miles) and Orlando (55 miles), provides exposure to 77,000 daily vehicles and draws from the massive economic velocity of the entire Central Florida region.
Strategic Hub for Corporate, Logistics, and Aviation Demand: The Property is situated in Central Florida’s primary logistics corridor, serving as the central hospitality link between the Tampa and Orlando metropolitan areas. This location captures consistent, high-volume weekday occupancy from institutional giants:
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Fortune 500 Headquarters: Proximate to Publix Super Markets (8,000+ local employees) and GEICO’s corporate campus (3,300+ employees).
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Logistics Giants: Serving massive regional hubs for Amazon, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Rooms To Go.
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Aviation Driver: Just 3.6 miles from Lakeland Linder International (LAL), which saw 97,000 aircraft operations and 840M lbs of cargo in 2024.
Robust In-Place Performance with Post-PIP Ramp Upside: Despite recent renovation disruptions, the Hotel delivered a TTM November 2025 RevPAR of $120.95. With the PIP now complete, a new owner is perfectly positioned to benefit from strong revenues while capturing the immediate "post-renovation ramp" and aggressive cash flow expansion as the asset stabilizes within this high-traffic transit corridor.
Recently Renovated Asset with Minimal Capital Requirements: The Property recently underwent a comprehensive $2.8 million ($23.7k/key) brand-mandated renovation, modernizing guestrooms and common areas to the latest Hampton standards. Because this capital investment is already finalized, a new owner will benefit from minimal near-term PIP exposure, significantly reducing upfront capital requirements.
Strategic Brand Position & High Barriers to Entry: The offering includes a fresh 15-year+ Hilton franchise term with the benefit of a muted Hilton-branded development pipeline in the immediate submarket.
