Caroline Dioso

Consulting Experience

Caroline Dioso is a Senior Project Manager with the HVS Washington, D.C. Consulting & Valuation office. In her time at HVS, Caroline has consulted on hotels of all asset classes, from limited-service highway properties to full-service luxury assets. Caroline’s primary focus is on the Washington, D.C. market, but her experience covers the entire Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. Her notable high-profile engagements include the following: 

• Crystal Gateway Marriott 
• Ritz-Carlton Georgetown 
• Sofitel Philadelphia 
• Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection 
• Marriott Marquis Washington D.C. 

Education

Bachelor of Science
School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University
Minor in Real Estate
 
Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)
Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star Foundation Training
Basic Appraisal Principles
Basic Appraisal Procedures
General Appraiser Income Approach

Employment History

June 2021 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
Washington, D.C.
 
2020 – 2020
LANDIS TECHNOLOGIES
New York, New York
 
2019 – 2019
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Washington, D.C.
 
2018 – 2018
CONRAD INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis, Indiana

Hotels Evaluated

Sample List for Illustrative Purposes

ARIZONA 
Hyatt Place Phoenix Chandler Fashion Center, Chandler
Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix
Windmill Suites Surprise, Surprise
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tucson Saint Philip's Plaza University, Tucson
  
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
Comfort Inn Downtown Convention Center
Embassy Suites Chevy Chase
Kimpton Banneker Hotel
Marriott Marquis Washington DC
Proposed Holiday Inn Express Washington
Ritz-Carlton Georgetown
Selina Union Market Washington
W Hotel Washington D.C.
Washington Marriott Georgetown
 
MASSACHUSETTS 
Fairfield by Marriott Boston Waltham, Waltham
  
MARYLAND 
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Annapolis, Annapolis
Proposed SpringHill Suites Baltimore, Baltimore
Holiday Inn Express & Suites I-95 Capitol Beltway Largo, Largo
Metro Points Hotel, New Carrollton
Cambria Hotel & Suites Rockville, Rockville
EVEN Hotels Rockville Washington DC Area, Rockville
  
NEW JERSEY 
Proposed Tru by Hilton Neptune, Neptune Township
  
NEW MEXICO 
Quality Inn & Suites Las Cruces University Area, Las Cruces
  
OREGON 
Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, Ashland
  
PENNSYLVANIA 
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Cranberry, Cranberry Township
Home2 Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry, Cranberry Township
Proposed Best Western Plus Lickdale, Jonestown
Fairfield by Marriott Lock Haven, Lock Haven
Home2 Suites by Hilton Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg
Hampton by Hilton Pittsburgh Monroeville, Monroeville
Sofitel Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Proposed Dual-Brand Marriott Reading, Reading
Courtyard by Marriott State College, State College
Proposed State College Hotel, State College
Residence Inn by Marriott State College, State College
Rodeway Inn York, York
  
VIRGINIA 
Proposed Heron Hotel, Alexandria
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington
Proposed Tru by Hilton, Christiansburg
Studio 6 Hampton Langley AFB Area, Hampton
Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, Herndon
Proposed Hotel at Farm Brew Live, Manassas
Wyndham Garden Manassas, Manassas
Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, McLean
Berkeley Hotel, Richmond
Motel 6 Richmond VA I-64 West, Richmond
Proposed Fairfield Inn & Suites Stony Creek, Stony Creek

My Articles

Recent Trends in Washington, D.C.’s Luxury Hotel Market

Despite a somewhat slow rebound when compared to many other major markets, the Washington, D.C. hotel market, inclusive of the luxury hotels, has experienced significant growth since mid-year 2022, led largely by ADR. The luxury market in D.C. has not seen this amount of change in decades, making it an exciting time for the segment. This article explores the recent luxury hotel performance in Washington, D.C.

• February 2, 2023 By Caroline Dioso , Chelsey Leffet

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Washington D.C. , District of Columbia , United States , North America

HVS Market Pulse: Arlington, Virginia

Arlington County hotels experienced unprecedented declines in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, similar to most metropolitan areas in the United States. Considering the area’s large number of demand generators, Arlington hotels are well positioned for a recovery, albeit a slow one. How far did the Arlington hotel market fall? What factors will shape this recovery?

• January 20, 2022 By Caroline Dioso , Chelsey Leffet

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Arlington , Virginia , United States , North America