M&A Deal Summary

Chesapeake Lodging Trust Acquires W New Orleans

On April 25, 2013, Chesapeake Lodging Trust acquired restaurant W New Orleans from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for 65M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Chesapeake Lodging Trust’s 4th transaction in the Restaurants sector.
  • This is Chesapeake Lodging Trust’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Chesapeake Lodging Trust’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Chesapeake Lodging Trust’s 2nd transaction in Louisiana.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-04-25
Target W New Orleans
Sector Restaurants
Buyer(s) Chesapeake Lodging Trust
Sellers(s) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 65M USD

Target

W New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
W New Orleans operates as a hotel in Louisiana. It offers guest rooms and amenities that include business services, recreation and entertainment facilities.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Chesapeake Lodging Trust

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Category Company
Founded 2009
Sector Real Estate
Employees13
Revenue 597M USD (2018)
DESCRIPTION

Chesapeake Lodging Trust is a self-advised lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investments primarily in upper-upscale hotels in major business and convention markets and, on a selective basis, premium select-service hotels in urban settings or unique locations in the United States. Chesapeake Lodging Trust was founded in 2009 and is based in Annapolis, Maryland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Restaurants) 4 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 4 of 4
State (Louisiana) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 6
Year (2013) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-01 W New Orleans - French Quarter

New Orleans,, Louisiana, United States

W New Orleans – French Quarter is ideally located at the heart of the city’s historic center, adjacent to Jackson Square and walking distance to boutiques, art galleries and jazz clubs.

Buy $26M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-03-09 The Royal Palm

Miami, Florida, United States

The Royal Palm is a 410-room beachfront hotel located in Miami Beach, Florida in the heart of South Beach, one of the most desirable lodging markets in the United States. The Hotel is ideally located on Collins Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets, within very close proximity of the most popular South Beach tourist attractions, including the Lincoln Road shopping district, historic Ocean Drive, and the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Royal Palm is managed by the Denihan Hospitality Group and is in the process of being renovated to the standards of a luxury boutique hotel. Upon completion, which is scheduled for late 2012, the hotel will be rebranded The James Royal Palm.

Buy $278M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Leisure
Employees180,400
Revenue 5.8B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is a hotel and leisure company with more than 1,270 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences under the renowned brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Design Hotels, Westin®, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft, Element, and the recently introduced Tribute Portfolio™. Starwood was formed in 1969 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 21
Sector (Restaurants) 8 of 12
Type (Divestiture) 9 of 21
State (Louisiana) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 6 of 13
Year (2013) 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 10 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-01 W New Orleans - French Quarter

New Orleans,, Louisiana, United States

W New Orleans – French Quarter is ideally located at the heart of the city’s historic center, adjacent to Jackson Square and walking distance to boutiques, art galleries and jazz clubs.

Sell $26M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-10-30 Westin San Francisco Airport

Millbrae,, California, United States

The Westin San Francisco Airport features 397 guestrooms, 22,000 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center, an indoor pool and whirlpool, a business center, and Grill & Vine restaurant.

Sell -