Excel Group and Ares Partner on $1B Hotel Investment

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Slice of Real Estate Team
March 28, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • Excel Group and Ares Management form strategic hotel investment partnership

  • Eight-property portfolio includes Marriott and Hilton branded hotels

  • Focus on high-demand East Coast markets and select service segments

  • New capital enables Excel to expand hotel portfolio further

  • Park Madison Partners served as exclusive financial advisor

Source: Business Wire

Notable Quotes:

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“This transaction is a pivotal milestone for Excel that builds on our team’s exceptional work to date.”

Shoham Amin, Founder and Principal at Excel Group
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“We are excited to partner with Shoham Amin and the Excel team… and to strategically add hotels to the existing portfolio.”

Jamie Sunday, Co-head of Real Estate Secondaries at Ares Management
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“Park Madison is very pleased to help consummate this transaction between Ares and Excel…”

Brian DiSalvo, Partner at Park Madison Partners

Why This Matters:

This strategic collaboration between Excel Group and Ares Management marks a significant move within the U.S. hospitality investment landscape. With a focus on resilient hotel segments and high-demand markets, the deal not only strengthens Excel’s operational footprint but also exemplifies the growing appeal of real estate secondaries in institutional portfolios. The infusion of capital will empower Excel to scale further in a sector witnessing strong post-pandemic recovery.