Successful Conversion to Luxury Independent

After conversion, this luxury boutique hotel posted record performance during a pandemic, followed by a top-dollar sale.

Opportunity

Faced with an increasingly crowded pipeline of similar luxury-branded properties, the Mansion on Forsyth Park needed a way to leverage its unique identity. Leaving the constraints of a larger brand and transitioning to independent allowed the property to stand out in a niche market while becoming more agile.

Built
2005
Keys
125
Owned Since
2005
Event Space
8,500 sq. ft.

Strategy

Increase revenue and maintain strong presence in industry after leaving a larger brand through a mix of marketing, competitive offerings and the addition of luxury experiences.

  • Independent Luxury Boutique Rebranding 
  • Targeted Social Media Campaign 
  • Enhanced Commission for Travel Advisors
  • Luxury Amenities and Services such as High Tea, Bath Butler, Docent Tour, etc.

Results

After a 10-year history with Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Mansion on Forsyth Park successfully transitioned to operating as an independent luxury boutique hotel. As a result, this elegant property in Savannah’s historic district posted a record performing year during a pandemic, followed by a top-dollar sale just two years later.

Increase in GOP
+$3.2M (+128%)
Increased ADR as Independent
+23%
Revenue Growth with Brand Removal
+3.4M (29%)