News: Front Section

JLL reps. Hersha Hospitality in 164-key hotel sale

South Boston, MA JLL Capital Markets has closed the sale of Courtyard Boston South Boston, a 164-key select-service hotel.JLL represented the seller, Hersha Hospitality Trust. The sale price was not disclosed.

Courtyard Boston South Boston opened in 2005. The six-story hotel includes a fitness center, business center, guest laundry, sundry and 625 s/f of meeting and event space. In addition, the hotel has an on-site restaurant serving a variety of breakfast and dinner options as well as a 6,000 s/f retail space.

The JLL team representing the seller was led by managing director Alan Suzuki and senior director Matthew Enright.

The hotel is adjacent to I-93 and is within walking distance of two MBTA train stations, Andrew Sq. and Newmarket Station, in addition to bus stops. 

As a result, guests can easily access the city’s most desirable neighborhoods, including downtown Boston, the Seaport District, Back Bay, South End, Longwood Medical Area and Fenway. Courtyard Boston South Boston further benefits from a diverse set of demand drivers, including historic tourist attractions, higher education institutions, corporate headquarters, as well as some of the world’s leading healthcare centers and life-science companies.

“This transaction coincides with a strong recovery in operating fundamentals in Boston as market RevPAR has well-exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the past few months,” said Suzuki.

MORE FROM Front Section
Front Section

Newmark negotiates sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq.

Boston, MA Newmark has completed the sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq. Newmark co-head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin and Boston Capital Markets executive vice chairman Edward Maher, vice chairman Matthew Pullen, executive managing director James Tribble,
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz

Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz

Coming out of the pandemic, a client with three hotels in Provincetown, Mass., needed ways to let the world know his properties were open for business for the 2021 tourist season.
How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul

How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul

To say that the effects of COVID-19 has transformed office leasing is an understatement. When COVID-19 was at its peak, office spaces were practically abandoned either through governmental mandates or through actions taken by businesses themselves.

Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Many real estate investors do not understand the specific requirements that must be met to secure the benefits of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. For example, the replacement property must be identified within 45 days of the closing date of the relinquished property.
Five ways to ruin a  Section 1031  Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Five ways to ruin a Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

While there is some flexibility when structuring a like-kind exchange, some important requirements must be met. A mistake can ruin your exchange. Here are five mistakes to avoid: