24 June 2025

FIVE STAR GROUP ACQUIRES COURTYARD DALTON IN TRANSACTION BROKERED BY HUNTER HOTEL ADVISORS

Hunter Hotel Advisors (Hunter) today announced the successful sale of the 93-key Courtyard Dalton. Five Star Group purchased the property from an institutional seller on June 17, 2025. Hunter’s Mayank Patel, senior vice president, facilitated the transaction.

“The acquisition of Courtyard Dalton represents a consistent opportunity for continued expansion in a submarket that has performed well for us,” said Anish Govan, managing principal of Five Star Group. “We anticipate significant upside with investment and operational synergies and plan to allocate substantial capital expenditures to further enhance returns on the investment. Mayank and the Hunter team demonstrated a high level of professionalism and industry knowledge, making them an invaluable partner in our expansion efforts.”

Centrally located off I-75, the Courtyard Dalton is situated in the Carpet Capital of the World within proximity to manufacturing hubs including Shaw Industries and Mohawk Industries, anchoring economic growth for the region. Dalton, the 2nd largest city in northwest Georgia, sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with convenient access to Chattanooga and Atlanta, placing the hotel at a strategic intersection of Southeastern markets. Guests benefit from close proximity to the 255-bed Hamilton Medical Center as well as Dalton State College, which accommodates a student body of over 5,000.

“We are grateful for the continued trust the seller has in our team at Hunter,” said Patel. “The Courtyard Dalton was a very competitive process with numerous qualified bidders.  The Five Star team separated themselves with aggressive terms and closed on the hotel earlier than expected.”

The 2016-renovated Courtyard Dalton features thoughtfully designed guestrooms catering to both leisure and business travelers. Guests enjoy an on-site fitness center, an indoor pool and a full-service restaurant offering cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner.