Business Details
Hotel Development Consulting Services
Maurice Robinson & Associates is a boutique consulting firm specializing in the hotel and real estate industries. With over three decades of experience, we provide expert advisory services in hotel development, public-private partnerships, and real estate valuation. Our expertise includes structuring ground leases, negotiating development agreements, and conducting market feasibility studies for upscale hotels and resorts. We have facilitated the development of landmark properties such as the San Jose Marriott and Cavallo Point Lodge, working closely with public agencies and private developers. Our team has extensive experience in litigation support, serving as expert witnesses in hotel-related disputes and appraisals for complex real estate assets. We specialize in converting historic buildings into hospitality venues, leveraging creative financing strategies to bridge development gaps.Our founder, Maurice Robinson, is recognized as a leading authority in hotel concession contracts and alternative dispute resolution within the hospitality industry. We have provided financial advisory services to the National Park Service for over 30 years, valuing and structuring concessions at iconic locations like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. Our work emphasizes strategic deal structuring, asset repositioning, and maximizing value for stakeholders in both public and private sectors. We maintain active involvement in industry education, regularly lecturing at conferences and universities on hospitality real estate topics. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition through awards such as the James Felt Most Creative Counselor Award and the Chuck Pinkowski Member of the Year Award.
Services
Hotel Development Consulting
Expert Witness Services
Ground Lease Structuring
Market Feasibility Studies
Concession Contract Advisory
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in hotel and real estate consulting.
- Our team specializes in public-private partnership negotiations and structuring.
- We provide expert witness testimony in hotel-related litigation and appraisals.
- Our founder is a certified member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants.
- We have completed landmark projects at national parks and urban centers nationwide.
Services
Hotel Development Consulting
We provide comprehensive consulting for upscale hotel development projects, including market analysis, financial modeling, and strategic positioning. Our expertise covers public-private partnerships, historic conversions, and complex financing structures. We assist clients with brand selection, operator negotiations, and regulatory compliance for new developments and repositioning projects.
Expert Witness Services
Our firm offers expert testimony in hotel-related litigation matters, including valuation disputes, lease conflicts, and damage assessments. We have provided deposition and trial testimony in over 50 cases involving hotel ownership, management agreements, and real estate collateral valuation for lenders and developers.
Ground Lease Structuring
We specialize in structuring hotel ground leases for public and private landowners, creating mutually beneficial agreements that maximize asset value. Our experience includes negotiating 60-year leases for national park lodges and municipal properties, balancing developer needs with public interests.
Market Feasibility Studies
We conduct detailed market demand analyses to determine the viability of hotel projects, assessing competitive positioning and financial projections. Our studies support development decisions, financing applications, and public subsidy requests for upscale hospitality developments across diverse locations.
Concession Contract Advisory
We provide financial advisory services for national and state park concession contracts, including valuation, negotiation support, and dispute resolution. Our work covers iconic locations like the Grand Canyon and Yosemite, ensuring sustainable visitor services while maximizing returns for landowners.
People
Maurice Robinson
Principal Consultant
With over 30 years of experience in hotel development and real estate consulting, Maurice Robinson specializes in public-private partnerships, ground lease structuring, and hospitality litigation support. He has advised on landmark projects at national parks and urban centers nationwide.
Questions
What services does Maurice Robinson & Associates offer?
We specialize in hotel development consulting, ground lease structuring, market feasibility studies, expert witness testimony, and concession contract advisory services for hospitality real estate.
How long has the firm been in business?
Our founder has over 30 years of experience in hotel and real estate consulting, with the firm completing landmark projects since the early 1990s.
What types of hotel projects do you handle?
We focus on upscale full-service hotels, resort developments, historic conversions, and public-private partnership projects across urban centers and national parks.
Can you assist with public sector hotel development?
Yes, we have extensive experience advising public agencies on hotel development agreements, lease negotiations, and financing strategies for municipal properties.
Do you provide expert testimony services?
Yes, our founder has served as an expert witness over 70 times in hotel valuation, lease disputes, and real estate litigation matters nationwide.
