Hotel Investments

Guests may remember the destination, but they judge the stay by how well they sleep. Quality linens, beds, and pillows are foundational to the boutique resort experience and one of the most powerful drivers of guest satisfaction and loyalty.

In boutique hospitality, experience is the product. The hotels that outperform are not the most elaborate, but the most deliberate, using thoughtful experience design to drive pricing power, loyalty, and long-term profitability.

The hotel profit equation has shifted. While limited-service hotels once dominated margins, recent data shows luxury and boutique resorts are now the only segment achieving real revenue growth above inflation—driven by sustained demand and renewed pricing power. For independent owners, luxury is no longer a cost center—it’s a growth strategy.

Saint John’s Resort has been recognized among the best resorts in the country by U.S. News & World Report. This national honor reflects the property’s transformation into a premier destination and the exceptional team behind its success.

The first 90 days of a boutique hotel turnaround set the tone for recovery. This critical period is about stabilizing operations, restoring trust, and creating momentum that supports long-term performance.

Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA) is none other than our very own Boutique Hotel Professionals CEO, Paul Wegert.

Golfers planning a vacation to Michigan now have an exciting new destination to consider. BHP’s flagship property, Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, has recently undergone a $50 million renovation, including the creation of a stunning 18-hole championship course. Designed by renowned Michigan-based architect Raymond Hearn, The Cardinal offers a unique and picturesque golfing experience. Inspired by the beauty of England's Old Course at Sunningdale and other Golden Ag

Working on the Miller's Landing hotel concept for the nation's first fully connected smart city in Castle Rock, Colorado is truly fascinating! Intel leads the charge on this innovative 65-acre project that could set the standard for "SmartTowns" to follow. The mixed-use community, also known as Miller’s Landing, presents a real-world use case for Intel's biggest and brightest ideas to come to life in a functioning community. Using Intel's low-latency networking interface, aud

Myesha Johnson and Candice Williams The Detroit News Published 11:00 p.m. ET July 28, 2022 [Excerpt from the original article] Now under new ownership, The Inn at St. John's is rebranding as Saint John's Resort, formally adopting its new name Friday and detailing plans for $40 million in improvements to the nearly 75-year-old property in Plymouth. “It’s really allowing us to take the property to a new level,” said Paul Wegert, the resort's managing director, discussing the la

Frictionless Innkeeper PODCAST #36: Paul Wegert and Jenifer Neptune of Boutique Hotel Professionals discuss boutique lodging differentiation

First property under management is AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Mar. 11, 2021 – Boutique Hotel Professionals, a...

Investors are eagerly waiting on the sidelines for the moment when distressed hotels are no longer able to keep the doors open and banks...