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Consulting for developers

We support hotel and investment real estate projects, from market research and the financial model to opening and handover to management

Property types

Projects we work on

01

City hotels

Business and leisure travel all year round

02

Resort complexes

Sea, mountains, and seasonal demand

03

Investment apartments

Income-generating units for private owners

04

Multifunctional complexes

Hotel, apartments, and public areas

05

Country and mountain hotels

Natural settings and outdoor activities

06

Property redevelopment

Relaunching existing buildings and projects

01 — New properties

A hotel project from the ground up

It all starts with the concept. Before any design work, we study the market, review the site and documents, and define a product that will be in demand at that specific location

Stage 1Market research, legal and technical due diligence
Stage 2Product concept, key metrics, and business concept of the property
Stage 3Financial model: investment and operating plan based on data from the group’s operating hotels
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Grand Chalet Altay — main building

Hotel operations experience

We manage hotels ourselves, so we test every design decision against its impact on occupancy, service, and revenue

3400+
rooms under management
21
hotels in the portfolio
4
international brands
2
countries of operation
Marine Garden Sochi Hotels and Spa — facade
02 — Resort investment apartments

An apartment complex that runs like a hotel

We design resort complexes with well-planned infrastructure: the units have many owners, while management, service, and returns are shared

Concept for a multifunctional resort complex
Operating and management model
Legal structure for multiple owners
Room specifications and apartment data sheet
Organizational structure of the hotel management company
Yield calculator for buyers
Advice for buyers of income-generating apartments
Owner agreements for management and operation
Recommendations for the developer’s sales team
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03 — Apartment redevelopment

Hotel expertise at the design stage

If the design is already in place, we adapt it to hospitality industry standards and legal requirements so the property can operate efficiently as a hotel

Stage 1Audit of design solutions and documentation
Stage 2Redesign brief and recommendations
Stage 3Room specifications and apartment data sheet
Lakhta Towers — hotel building
Process

How we work

  1. 01

    Getting to know the project

    We discuss goals, the site, budget, and timeline

  2. 02

    Market and location analysis

    We study demand, competitors, and site constraints

  3. 03

    Concept and key metrics

    We define the product, room inventory, and infrastructure

  4. 04

    Financial model

    We calculate investment, returns, and payback

  5. 05

    Support through opening

    Design, pre-opening, and handover to management

Also

Additional services

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01

Pre-opening

We prepare the hotel for opening: team, standards, systems, and sales before the first guest arrives

02

Audit of operating properties

We analyze operating and financial performance and show where the hotel is losing revenue

03

Valuation for acquisition and sale

We help determine the true value of a hotel asset and its potential

04

Individual management company functions

We take on specific functions as an outsourced partner: revenue management, sales, quality control

Our approach

We look at a project through an operator’s eyes

We support development projects as a hotel operator with hands-on management experience. Clients get comprehensive expertise and solutions tailored to their specific property, not a standard report

Data from operating hotels

We build financial models on actual results from our hotels, not market averages

Solutions tailored to the property

We select the format, brand, and management model for the specific location and investor

From idea to management

We can support the project end to end and take the finished hotel under management

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about development

When is the best time to bring in hotel development specialists?

The earlier, the cheaper mistakes are to fix. Ideally, before you buy the land or at the concept stage: that way the product, room inventory, and infrastructure can be planned around real demand instead of reworking a finished design.

How do resort apartments differ from a conventional hotel?

An apartment complex has many owners, so beyond the concept and design it needs a legal structure, management agreements, clear returns for buyers, and uniform operating standards. Without these, the property performs worse than a hotel and loses value.

What is apartment redevelopment?

This means adapting an existing design for hotel operation: an audit of the solutions, a brief for redesign, room specifications, and an apartment data sheet. The property becomes convenient for both guests and the management company.

Do you need a financial model if the project is self-funded?

Yes. The model shows the payback period, break-even point, and safety margin at different occupancy levels. It helps you make product and budget decisions before construction begins, even if the investor isn’t using borrowed funds.

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