Arlett S Hoff, MRICS

Qualifications

Arlett Hoff, née Oehmichen, is a Director with HVS’s London office, specialising in hotel valuation and consultancy. Arlett joined HVS in 2006 after experience in the hotel investment industry as well as operational hotel experience. Arlett holds a Masters in Real Estate Investment and Finance from Reading University, UK and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. She has extensive experience of feasibility studies and valuations throughout EMEA.

Consulting Experience

EUROPE
Austria:
Valuation Robinson Club Schlanitzen Alm, Karnten
Feasibility Study, Hyatt Regency, Vienna
Valuation Ritz-Carlton, Vienna
Valuation Renaissance Hotel, Vienna
Valuation Imperial Hotel, Vienna

Belgium;
Valuation Luxury Hotel, Brussels
Acquisition Advice, Airport Hotel, Brussels
Valuation Renaissance Hotel, Brussels

Croatia:
Feasibility Study and Valuation of a Luxury Resort including Superyacht-Marina, Residential and Hotel, near Zadar
Feasiblity Study and Valuation of a Luxury Resort including Hotel and Residential, Island of Ciovo, Split
Feasibility Study and Valuation of a Luxury Resort including Hotel, Residential and Golf, near Pula, Istria
Operator Search, Luxury Resort including Hotel and Residential, Island of Ciovo, Split
Operator Search, Luxury Resort including Hotel, Residential and Golf, near Pula, Istria
Feasibility Study, Waterpark, Hotel and Entertainment Complex, Zagreb
Market Study and Development Programme and Strategy, Mixed-Use Integrated Resort Scheme, Island of Pag
Valuation Proposed Belvedere Hotel, Dubrovnik

Czech Republic:
Projections of Income and Expense, Corinthia Hotel Prague
Valuation Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Prague

Denmark:
Update Feasibility Study Adina Aparthotel, Copenhagen
Valuation Large-Scale Conference Hotel, Copenhagen

France:
Valuation Park Hyatt, Paris
Valuation Holiday Inn La Villette, Paris
Valuation of Hotel Portfolio, Small Luxury Hotels, Paris
Valuation of Four Star Hotel, Cannes
Valuation of three Holiday Inn Hotels, Paris
Strategic Advice on Luxury Branded Residences / Condominiums, Paris
Projections of Income and Expense, Hotel Crillon - Rebranded
Valuation CitizenM, Charles de Gaulle, Paris
Valuation Luxury Serviced Apartments, Paris

Germany:
Valuation and Update Valuation Lindner Airport Hotel, Duesseldorf
Valuation and Update Valuation Lindner Hotel, Leipzig
Update Valuation, Estrel Hotel, Convention & Entertainment Centre, Berlin
Feasibility Study and Valuation W Hotel, Berlin
Update Valuation of Three Adina Aparthotels, Berlin
Feasibility Study and Return on Investment, Divan Hotel, Berlin
Feasibility Study Five Star Deluxe Boutique Hotel, Frankfurt
Valuation Adina Hotel Frankfurt
Valuation Adina Hotel Hamburg
Market Study Munich
Valuation Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Munich
Valuation Radisson Schwarzer Bock, Wiesbaden
Analysis Regent Berlin
Valuation Proposed InterContinental Hotel Munich
Valuation Le Meridien Nuremberg

Hungary:
Projections of Income and Expense, Corinthia Budapest
Market Analysis, Four Prime Sites for Luxury Hotel Development, Budapest
Projections of Income and Expense, Proposed InterCity Hotel Budapest

Italy:
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Proposed Holiday Inn near Naples
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Proposed Four Seasons Florence
Feasibility Study Four Seasons Arezzo
Site Potential Evaluation, Milano Marittima, Italy
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Proposed Aman Resort
Proposed Residential Resort Study, Rimigliano
Valuation Gritti Palace, Venice
Valuation Hotel Europa & Regina, Venice
Valuation Westin Milan

Malta:
Projections of Income and Expense, Corinthia Hotel Malta
Market and Benchmarking Study, Proposed Five-Star Hotel and Residences, Malta

Montenegro:
Feasibility Study and Return on Investment Analysis of a Proposed Upper Upscale Resort Development including Hotel, Residential and Marina, Tivat
Feasibility Study and Repositioning of Proposed Three Star Hotel, Becici
Feasibility Study Midscale Hotel, Budva
Feasibility Study Mixed-Use Resort including Hotel and Residential

Netherlands:
Valuation Radisson SAS Amsterdam
Valuation CitizenM Schiphol
Valuation CitizenM Beethovenstraat, Amsterdam
Feasibility Study Hilton The Hague
Valuation Novotel The Hague
Valuation easyhotel Portfolio, The Netherlands

Norway:
Feasibility Study Proposed Courtyard by Marriott, Oslo
Feasibility Study Proposed Courtyard by Marriott, Kristiansund

Portugal:
Projections of Income and Expense Corinthia Lisbon
Feasibility Study and Valuation of Proposed Resort, Atlantic Coast

Slovenia:
Feasibility Study Resort including Hotel, Spa, Marina and Apartments, Podgorica

Spain:
Market Study Madrid
Feasibility Study and Valuation Luxury Lifestyle Hotel Barcelona
Feasibility Study and Valuation Luxury Lifestyle Hotel Ibiza
Feasibility Study, Proposed Paloma Hotel, Ibiza
Market and Benchmarking Analysis Ritz Carlton Abama Hotel, Tenerife

Sweden:
Valuation Hilton Slussen, Stockholm
Valuation Scandic Sergel Plaza, Stockholm
Valuation Hilton Malmoe, Malmoe
Feasibility Study Proposed Renaissance, Malmoe
Strategic Advise Luxury Hotel, Stockholm

Switzerland:
Valuation Park Hyatt, Zurich
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Hotel Bern
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Hotel Lausanne
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Resort including Hotels, Spa, Conference Centre, Residential, Golf
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Mixed-Use Scheme including Hotel, Retail, Entertainment, Spa and Residences
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Mixed-Use Resort including Hotel, Spa and Residences, Leukerbad
Market Study, Mixed Use Resort including Hotel and Residences, Verbier
Valuation Kempinski Hotel and Entertainment Complex, Geneva
Feasibility Study and Return on Investment Analysis, Hotel Sezz and Residence, Crans Montana
Feasibility Study and Return on Investment Analysis, Luxury Chalet Resort, Crans Montana

Ukraine:
Feasibility Study, Three Star Hotel, Kyiv

United Kingdom:
Summary Valuation, Proposed Holiday Inn Express, Kettering
Feasibility Study and Update Valuation, Proposed Ramada, Luton
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Proposed Staybridge, Newcastle
Feasibility Study and Repositioning, Redwood Lodge Hotel, Bristol
Update Valuation Sheraton Heathrow, London
Valuation Hilton Hyde Park, London
Valuation Hilton Waldorf, London
Valuation Hilton Belfast, Belfast
Valuation Hilton Templepatrick, Belfast
Valuation Four Seasons Park Lane, London
Valuation Four Seasons Hampshire, London
Valuation Marriott Park Lane, London
Valuation Marriott Hanbury Manor, London
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Novotel and Ibis Blackfriars, London
Valuation Park Plaza, London
Projections of Income and Expense Corinthia, London
Feasibility Study and Valuation Hotel Heathrow, London
Valuation Sheraton Skyline, Heathrow, London

AFRICA
Morocco:
Valuation Large-Scale Resort including Casino, Golf, Spa and Hotel, Atlantic Coast
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Luxury Resort, Marrakech
Feasibility Study, De Luxe Hotel & Branded Residence Development, Marrakech
Valuation Four Seasons, Marrakech

Cape Verde:
Due Diligence and Projections of Income and Expense for proposed Hilton Hotel, Sal Island

Mauritius:
Valuation Four Seasons Mauritius
Valuation Moevenpick Mauritius
Valuation Upscale All-Inclusive Resort, Mauritius

Mozambique:
Feasibility Study Proposed Six Senses Resort, Machangulo

Libya:
Update Valuation, Palm City Residences, Tripoli
Projections of Income and Expense, Corinthia Hotel Tripoli

CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA
Antigua and Barbuda:
Proposed Beach House Resort, Barbuda
Lighthouse Bay, Barbuda

Bahamas:
Valuation Atlantis Resort and ancilliary facilities, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Valuation Valentine's Resort, Harbour Island, Eleuthera
Feasibility Study, Luxury Resort, Berry Islands

Barbados:
Valuation Fairmont Resort, Barbados
Feasibility Study Propposed Wyndham Resort, Barbados

Nevis:
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Proposed Luxury Resort, Nevis

Grenada:
Feasibility Study and Repositioning Advice, Resort

Honduras:
Feasibility Study Hotel, Roatan

MIDDLE EAST
United Arab Emirates:
Highest and Best Use, Indian Islands, The World, Dubai

ASIA
Russia:
Feasibility Study and Valuation, Three and Four Star Hotel, Kaliningrad
Valuation Kempinski Baltschug, Moscow
Operator Serach, Doubletree by Hilton, Sochi
Projections Income and Expense, Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg

Turkey:
Valuation Iberotel, Sarigerme
Valuation Magic Life Club, Marmaris
Feasibility Study Five Star Luxury Golf Resort, Bodrum
Feasibility Study Large Scale Mixed Use Scheme including 3-5 hotels, retail, offices, marina, Istanbul
Strategic Advise, Expense Projections, Bodrum
Feasibility Study Integrated Resort, TRNC
Valuation Puravida Seno Resort, Sarigerme

OTHER SERVICES:
Strategic Advice on European Hotel Market - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark)
Strategic Advice and Cost Review, Luxury Hotel, Maldives
Strategic Advice International Serviced Apartment Operator
Advise on Brand Development, Extended Stay, Netherlands
EMEA Strategic Brand Expansion Advise for InterContinental Hotels
Global Strategic Brand Expansion and Roll-Out for new global Luxury Brand
Global Residential Strategy of a major Luxury Middle Eastern hotel brand

Education

Dresden University of Technology, Germany / Universidad de Cordoba, Spain
Studies in Business Administration (MBA), majors: Tourism Marketing and Policy, Business Management, Economics

Henley Business School, University of Reading, United Kingdom
MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance

Speaking Engagements

Panel: "The Project Development Team - From drawing board to completion", International Hotel Conference, Venice, 2010
Presentation: " The German Hotel Market", Henry Stewart Hotel Investment Conference, London, 2011
Presentation: "Trends and Challenges in the Caribbean Hotel Market", Caribbean Intelligence Network, London 2011
Presentation: Trends in the European Hotel Market, Hotel Trends and Investment Conference, Bucharest, 2012
Panel: Hotel Investments & Transactions: Are hotels an investment opportunity nowadays?, Hotel Trends and Investment Conference, Bucharest, 2012
Panel: Serviced Apartment Industry, International Hotel Investment Conference (IHIF), Berlin, 2013
Presentation: "The state of the art of the European Serviced Apartment Industry", Serviced Apartment Summit, London, 2013
Panel: Destination Luxury, Sleep Conference London, 2013
Presentation: How consumer behaviour changes the hotel industry, BLLA, 2013
Panel: Hotel Investment in the Adriatic Region, Adria Hotel Forum, Zagreb, 2013
Presentation: Sector Analysis Serviced Apartments, Serviced Apartment Summit London, 2014
Presentation and Panel Discussion: Serviced Apartment Survey: From Niche to Mainstream, Serviced Apartment Summit London, 2015

My Articles

Is the German Hotel Market Poised to Be One of the Fastest in Europe to Recover from COVID-19?

COVID-19 has held the world hostage. Life and work as we know it came to a standstill in the first quarter of 2020. The hospitality industry is amongst the hardest hit. This article looks beyond the current status quo as to the reasons why we consider that the German hotel market is in pole position in the race for recovery in Europe.

• April 23, 2020 By Arlett S Hoff

• Hotel Operations , Valuations & Market Studies , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Germany , Europe

Der deutsche Hotelmarkt ist darauf eingerichtet, sich als einer der schnellsten in Europa von COVID-19 zu erholen

COVID-19 haelt die Welt in Atem. Unser taegliches Leben wurden auf den Kopf gestellt in der ersten Haelfte von 2020. Die Hotellerie and das Gastgewerbe sind am schwersten betroffen. Dieser Artikel schaut ueber den Tellerrand der momentanen Situation und analysisiert, warum der deutsche Hotelmarkt im europaeischen Vergleich gut fuer eine Recovery aufgestellt ist.

• April 23, 2020 By Arlett S Hoff

• Hotel Operations , Valuations & Market Studies , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Europe , Germany

Budapest – On The Up

This market pulse provides an overview of the tourism and hotel market in Budapest, Hungary. This snapshot discusses recent tourism trends, the impact of new supply on performance and provides a summary of the hotel pipeline.

• September 17, 2018 By Magali Castells , Arlett S Hoff

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Travel & Tourism , Brokerage & Transactions , Hungary , Europe , Budapest

The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe: Alive and Kicking

The last year marked a true consolidation of the serviced apartment industry. This year’s article analyses the different operating models used within the industry and looks at the future pipeline as well as the latest investment transactions.

• July 10, 2018 By Magali Castells , Arlett S Hoff

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Travel & Tourism , Brokerage & Transactions , Hotel Brands , Europe

Berlin - In Search of ADR Growth

This market pulse provides an overview of the tourism and hotel market in Berlin, Germany. It discusses recent tourism trends, challenges encountered in pushing average rate and provides a summary of the extensive hotel pipeline.

• March 21, 2018 By Arlett S Hoff , Dayk Balyozyan

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Travel & Tourism , Brokerage & Transactions , Germany , Europe , Berlin , Berlin , Germany , Europe , Berlin , Berlin

Geneva - Ripe for Budget?

This market pulse provides an overview of the tourism and hotel market in Geneva, Switzerland. It discusses recent tourism trends, challenges encountered in light of the currency situation and provides a summary of the extensive hotel pipeline.

• February 21, 2018 By Arlett S Hoff , Lionel Schauder

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Travel & Tourism , Brokerage & Transactions , Europe , Switzerland , Geneva , Europe , Switzerland , Geneva

The Increasing Importance of Branded Residences

We have interviewed industry experts to explore the strategies and future growth opportunities for branded residences on a global scale. This article represents our findings based on a sample of eight luxury international branded residence operators.

• May 2, 2014 By Arlett S Hoff , Lucy Payne

• Mixed Use , Shared Ownership & Timeshare , North America , South America , Europe , Africa , Middle East , Caribbean

Bargain Hunting for Luxury Hotels

A comparison of the luxury hotel markets in Berlin, Prague and Warsaw.

• December 3, 2013 By Arlett S Hoff , Christof Bertschi

• Valuations & Market Studies , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , Hotel Brands , Europe

A New Breed Of Traveller – How Consumers Are Driving Change In The Hotel Industry

This article highlights how hotel companies are starting to embrace the demands of modern travellers. We have interviewed a number of high-level hotel executives from international hotel companies to see what they make of this new era.

• November 18, 2013 By Arlett S Hoff , Veronica Waldthausen

• Hotel Operations , Travel & Tourism , Hotel Brands , Hotel Companies , Hotel Franchises , Europe , Africa , Middle East

Spotlight on Morocco: Marrakech's Luxury Hotel Market

This article explores what effects increased visitation and other changes in the market are likely to have on the demand/supply balance in Marrakech's luxury hotel sector. We also provide a performance forecast up to 2016.

• October 21, 2013 By Arlett S Hoff , Luisa Russell

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Lending , Hotel Operations , Food & Beverage , Development & Construction , Valuations & Market Studies , Travel & Tourism , Brokerage & Transactions , Economic Trends and Cycles , Hotel Brands , Hotel Companies , Hotel Franchises , Hotel Management , Hotels - Distressed , Management Contracts , Mixed Use , Resorts , Shared Ownership & Timeshare , Golf Courses and Clubs , Africa

Market Snapshot – Vienna, Austria

An overview of visitation and demand levels and hotel performance, transactions and values in Vienna.

• September 22, 2013 By Arlett S Hoff , Louise F Fury

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Lending , Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Valuations & Market Studies , Travel & Tourism , Brokerage & Transactions , Economic Trends and Cycles , Hotel Brands , Hotel Companies , Hotel Franchises , Hotel Management , Hotels - Distressed , Management Contracts , Europe

Here To Stay - An Overview of the European Serviced Apartment Industry

This article gives an overview of the European serviced apartment sector. We highlight the trends, opportunities and challenges and give an overview of the general investment environment and appetite for serviced apartments.

• July 5, 2013 By Arlett S Hoff , Veronica Waldthausen

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Lending , Architecture & Interior Design , Brokerage & Transactions , Hotel Brands , Hotel Companies , Europe

German Bank Survey: There is money for hotel lending!

HVS London conducted a comprehensive survey with ten major German banks that are active in hotel lending. The survey assesses the investment activities and sentiment in German hotel lending. Presented in this article are the results and trends.

• December 12, 2012 By Arlett S Hoff , Luisa Russell

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Lending , Asset Management , Valuations & Market Studies , Brokerage & Transactions , Europe , London

Umfrage Unter Deutschen Banken: Gute Chancen auf Hotelkredite?

HVS London führte eine umfassende und vertrauliche Umfrage bei den zehn größten deutschen Banken durch, die momentan Kredite an Hotels vergeben. Die Ergebnisse und Trends sind in diesem Artikel zusammengefasst.

• December 12, 2012 By Arlett S Hoff , Luisa Russell

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Lending , Asset Management , Valuations & Market Studies , Brokerage & Transactions , Europe , London

Tipping the Scales, Economy vs Luxury in the German Hotel Market

HVS has undertaken a comprehensive hotel performance analysis of the four main German cities: Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. This article is a follow up to our previous report ‘After the storm: Germany in the spotlight’ (October 2011).

• November 5, 2012 By Arlett S Hoff , Luisa Russell

• Valuations & Market Studies , Travel & Tourism , Europe , Germany