boutique hotels for campus + community
site criteria
SMART Hotels is seeking sites and strategic partnerships to (re)develop and acquire campus hotels. SMART Hotels can adapt to a wide variety of sites.

SITE CRITERIA

Preferred College/University Characteristics and Attributes:

  • Strong national or regional profile
  • Significant percentage of student body from out-of-state or region
  • Highly ranked graduate programs (especially business school and research)
  • Medical schools and/or medical centers
  • Well-defined campus area
  • Additional, non-collegiate hotel demand generators
  • Engaged and supportive alumni
  • Committed to facilitating project development - promptly and collaboratively

Preferred Site Criteria:

  • Land +/- two acres
  • Historic buildings
  • Mansions, office, warehouse or other buildings
  • Existing hotels
  • Well-situated on-campus/within a quarter mile of campus