Capital Projects & Advisory

Capital, deployed with discipline

Successful capital investment is not measured by the quality of the refurbishment alone. It is measured by the long-term value it creates for owners: capital investment, guest experience, EBITDA growth, asset value.

Guestroom window detail at Mar Hall
Our Approach

Asset review to ROI review

Every project is prioritised according to strategic fit, operational impact and expected return on investment.

  1. 01Asset review
  2. 02Masterplan
  3. 03Cost plan
  4. 04Tender
  5. 05Construction
  6. 06Opening
  7. 07ROI review
Strategic Asset Review

Where investment earns its place

We identify where investment generates the greatest uplift in revenue, profitability and value.

Revenue growth
Increase ADR, occupancy or ancillary spend
EBITDA improvement
Reduce costs or improve operating margins
Guest experience
Strengthen market positioning and reputation
Asset protection
Safeguard the long-term condition of the property
Competitive position
Differentiate from local competitors
Return on investment
Achieve targeted financial returns
Operational impact
Minimise disruption during implementation

Project governance

  • Capital planning
  • Budget control
  • Programme management
  • Procurement strategy
  • Contractor oversight
  • Design coordination
  • Risk management
  • Change control
  • Quality assurance
  • Stakeholder reporting

Measuring success

  • Return on investment
  • EBITDA contribution
  • Incremental RevPAR
  • ADR growth
  • Guest satisfaction
  • Operational efficiency
  • Energy consumption
  • Maintenance savings
  • Asset valuation uplift
Transformation

Mar Hall, before and after

Phase one of the transformation was completed within 16 months, with the hotel trading throughout.

The Gallery before refurbishment
The Gallery after refurbishment
The Gallery
Reception before refurbishment
Reception after refurbishment
Reception
Slainte Bar before refurbishment
Slainte Bar after refurbishment
Slainte Bar
The Dining Room before refurbishment
The Dining Room after refurbishment
The Dining Room
Capital Raising & Advisory

Strategic capital. Stronger assets. Sustainable value.

We combine long-established industry relationships with financial expertise to deliver tailored solutions that drive performance and long-term value.

Private equity

Partnering with private equity investors to deliver growth capital and value-creation strategies.

Mezzanine financing

Structuring flexible, subordinated capital solutions to support growth and acquisitions.

Securitisation

Unlocking liquidity through securitisation structures tailored to asset profiles.

Equity JV

Forming joint ventures that align interests and accelerate development or repositioning.

Development & project management

Overseeing development from concept to completion, on time and on budget.

Operational advice

Hands-on operational insight to enhance performance efficiency and asset value.

Direct investments

Investing directly in properties and platforms with strong fundamentals and upside.

Business planning

Robust, actionable business plans aligned with investor and lender expectations.

Brand selections

Advising on the right brand alignment to elevate positioning and performance.

Off-market deal sourcing

Leveraging our network to source exclusive opportunities not available in the market.

Data analysis

Data-driven insight to inform strategy, de-risk decisions and unlock performance.

Investor presentations

Compelling investment narratives and pitch materials that drive results.

Sale optimisations

Enhancing asset appeal and market positioning to achieve optimal exit outcomes.

Senior debt

Arranging competitive senior debt facilities from our extensive lender network.

Hotel brand agreement negotiations

Negotiating favourable brand terms that protect value and support long-term success.

What We Have Done

Selected advisory mandates

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

Deal origination & structuring

Off-market deal sourcing of the Macdonald hotels in Manchester and Edinburgh, with buyer negotiations. Franchise terms negotiated with Marriott; senior debt financing secured.

London & Regional Properties

Securitisation & JVs

Two debt securitisations (Lords 1 and Lords 2) refinancing existing indebtedness; IPO capital raising for a Northern European portfolio; JV agreements with Istithmar for the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town and with Goldman Sachs for the acquisition of retail stores from Woolworths.

Stanhope

Capital raising

Business planning and capital raising for mixed-use development: equity capital secured from a Canadian pension fund, with a tap issue from a Japanese fund.

Hyde & Seek

Pre-development

Business planning and financial modelling, senior and junior debt structuring and funder introductions, new brand relationships, design development coordination and securing of required planning consents.

UHNWI portfolio

Business planning

Business planning and financial modelling for the turnaround of a portfolio of underperforming assets.

Contact

Planning a capital programme?

A strategic asset review will tell you where investment generates the greatest uplift in revenue, profitability and value, before any capital is committed.

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