Marcus R Lee

Consulting Experience

Marcus Lee, an Associate with the HVS satellite office in Washington, D.C., earned hands-on knowledge of luxury hotel operations at properties across the District, as well as international markets including London and Singapore. Marcus brings this experience, along with a background in hotel finance and yield management, to every hotel valuation assignment in D.C. and the Mid-Atlantic region. From the initial site inspection to the final analysis, count on Marcus to deliver conclusions you can count on.

Marcus’s background in hospitality includes management positions with premier luxury hotels in the nation’s capital. He was formerly one of the Front Office Managers of The Jefferson Hotel, a historic boutique hotel in Washington, D.C. He also served in rooms management and guest-relations roles at the Capella (now Rosewood) and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Georgetown. He has also worked for the Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, and Novotel hotel brands. Marcus earned a BA in International Relations and History from Boston University and a Masters of Tourism and Hospitality Administration from The George Washington University.

When not at work, Marcus is drawn to the water. He has been a competitive swimmer since age 6 and swam for both The George Washington University and Imperial College in London; he also played Water Polo at Boston University. Ever curious about the world, Marcus enjoys traveling globally and has lived abroad in Geneva, London, and Singapore.

Employment History

Nov 2016 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
Washington, D.C.

Jan – Oct 2016
THE JEFFERSON HOTEL
Washington, D.C.

Sept 2014 – Jan 2016
CAPELLA WASHINGTON D.C., GEORGETOWN
Washington, D.C.

2014
THE RITZ-CARLTON GEORGETOWN
Washington, D.C.

2013
FOUR SEASONS WASHINGTON DC
Washington, D.C.

2013
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Washington, D.C.

2012
OFFICE OF U.S. CONGRESSMAN BLAINE LUETKEMEYER
Washington, D.C.

2012
THE CENTER FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Geneva, Switzerland

Education

BA – Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University
MS (Hospitality and Tourism) – School of Business, The George Washington University

My Articles

HVS Market Pulse: Richmond, VA

Richmond was recently rated among the world’s top tourism destinations, and leisure demand remains a pillar of the city’s hotel industry. Corporations, government institutions, and conventions are also driving occupancies and interest in new supply.

• July 3, 2017 By Marcus R Lee