Market & demand
Tourism, corporate travel, events, airports and highway access inform room demand. Weekday, weekend and seasonal patterns help test whether that demand matches the proposed hotel concept.
HOTEL · FEASIBILITY RESEARCH
Hotel Feasibility Study
Evaluate a new hotel, repositioning or expansion through demand generators, the competitive set, occupancy, average daily rate and site suitability. FDS examines whether the proposed hotel fits its market and investment assumptions.
THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Match the hotel concept to the market opportunity.
Before committing to a site or an operating plan, test the assumptions that will drive the project’s performance.
- What demand comes from business travel, tourism and events?
- How does the proposed hotel compare with existing and planned supply?
- What occupancy and average daily rate assumptions are supportable?
- How do development and operating costs affect financial feasibility?
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE OPPORTUNITY
What the study examines.
Industry-specific research connects site conditions and market evidence to the financial picture.
Site & brand fit
Location, infrastructure, hotel class and brand fit are assessed alongside the project concept.
Competitive set
Comparable hotels are considered by location, class, amenities and demand served. Existing rooms and planned supply provide context for positioning, occupancy and room-rate assumptions.
Revenue assumptions
Occupancy, average daily rate (ADR) and ancillary revenue are considered together. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) connects room rates and occupancy, while scenarios test the effect of changes in demand or pricing.
Financial feasibility
Development costs, FF&E and operating assumptions feed the financial forecast, DSCR, breakeven and sensitivity analysis.
Findings in context
The executive summary brings together the project overview, key assumptions and feasibility conclusion. The agreed scope reflects the project and its information requirements.
Share your lender’s requested scope when you enquire. Study requirements vary by project and financing arrangement.
START WITH YOUR MARKET
Hotel studies by city.
Choose a city for local research questions, relevant sources and the project information to prepare for this study.
South
Northeast
Midwest
West
These pages cover major US metro markets. For a project elsewhere, share the property address when requesting your study.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Your questions, answered.
What is included in a hotel feasibility study?
A hotel feasibility study connects local room demand, comparable hotels and proposed supply with the planned property’s location, room count, class and brand fit. It tests occupancy, average daily rate and operating assumptions against development costs and the project’s financial requirements.
How are occupancy, ADR and RevPAR evaluated?
Occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) are considered together using the competitive set, demand generators and seasonal patterns. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) equals ADR multiplied by occupancy expressed as a decimal. Alternative occupancy and rate scenarios help show how sensitive the forecast is to demand and pricing.
How does a hotel market study differ from a full feasibility study?
Market analysis focuses on demand, hotel supply, positioning and supportable occupancy and room rates. A broader feasibility scope also connects those findings to development costs, furniture, fixtures and equipment, operating assumptions and financial performance. Confirm the scope needed for your investment or lender review.
What information should I provide for a proposed hotel?
Share the site address, proposed room count, hotel class or brand, available plans, amenities and development budget. For an expansion or repositioning, include available occupancy, room-rate and operating records. Provide the lender’s requirements and any information on the proposed operating model.
How much does a hotel feasibility study cost and how long does it take?
The fee and schedule depend on the hotel concept, market and competitive research, available property information, fieldwork and lender scope. Send the project details and target decision date to request a proposal. A new development and an existing hotel repositioning may require different inputs and analysis.
PLAN YOUR STUDY
Research questions to explore next.
Prepare for your project discussion with these related feasibility guides.
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