THE LITT GROUP

Hotel Capital Projects require leadership and coordination. Each member of the team must work together to be able to achieve the projects financial and aesthetic goals. Most hotel owners do not have the time, and many do not have the skills, to lead and manage such projects. The Litt Group brings that experience and knowledge needed to provide the oversight required to keep projects focused and meet necessary deadlines.

As a boutique hotel capital project administration firm, we can guarantee that your hotel will be preserved and enhanced through your property improvements.

“The working relationship between an owner and a brand is critical to the success of a project,” said Litt, principal. “I’ve been fortunate in my 45-year hospitality career to work on both sides of the table and can identify those items that may not be needed and those that can add value to the asset and help increase the owner’s return on investment.”

The Litt Group oversees all aspects of Capital Project Administration, coordinating the following elements of running a successful hospitality business model:

• Design
• Purchasing
• Architecture
• 3rd Party Reporting
• Construction Logistics
• Budgets
• Project Management

The Litt Group was formed by Jay Litt, a 45-year hotel industry veteran. During his career, he has served as a corporate officer, overseeing operations for Interstate Hotels & Resorts and Wyndham International. While at Wyndham, he reorganized and managed the office of procurement and oversaw a yearly spend of $500 million. Mr. Litt has led renovation projects totaling over $125 million. These projects include the Sheraton San Juan, St. Regis, Sheraton Brickell, and the recent renovation of ten full service properties and over 25 limited service hotels.

In many cases, this coordination has been left to ownership. Frequently, they lack the skill and time. Coordination is crucial to a project’s success. Over his many years of experience, this has become the critical element Mr. Litt brings to every project. His knowledge and experience with each of these areas provides ownership with a path that will shape a project and a team that gets the job done.

Jay Litt has completed over 125 million in capital projects during his career. He has the experience to coordinate the key players in capital projects Most importantly, he provides the expertise needed to organize and manage all members of the project team. Recent projects include a six-hotel Fairfield Inn portfolio in the Northwest, a full service Marriott in Chicago, and a 10-hotel Springhill Suite/Towneplace Suite portfolio in the Midwest.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Sheraton Orlando North needed a new look and feel. 390 guest rooms and bathrooms were upgraded along with corridors. The lobby and restaurant were redesigned to include a new buffet area and a comfortable and open seating space. The An Tobar, an authentic Irish Bar, was refurbished with high end finishes and re-opened after having been closed for five years. This outlet allowed the hotel to expand the space options to sell for their group business, which has seen dramatic growth since the renovation

SCOPE OF WORK

This busy airport property was in need of a complete renovation of their 265 rooms and bathrooms along with their corridors. The exterior of the building was enhanced with beautifully designed and eco-friendly desertscape, and repainted to blend with the surroundings. The lobby was given a fresh look with new seating, flooring and upgraded check in areas. A gift shop was converted to a Starbucks “Grab and Go”, not only giving guests a new outlet for quick coffee and food, but providing the hotel with a strong new source of revenue.

SCOPE OF WORK

Fairfield Amesbury is one of 6 properties comprising 617 rooms. These properties required a complete renovation including all rooms, bathrooms, corridors and exteriors. Porte Cocheres were installed in each hotel to enhance the exterior appearance and protect arriving guests. Fitness centers were added, allowing the properties to be more competitive in their market. Stylish design elements and architectural enhancements were added to the lobbies and breakfast areas to provide a welcoming sense of comfort.

SCOPE OF WORK

This project involved the conversion of a Doubletree Suite Hotel to a Homewood Suite property. 137 new kitchens were installed, complete with a new electrical system, along with the installation of a buffet and great room area in the lobby. A new courtyard was designed to allow for an upgraded pool and the addition of a BBQ area. Each suite was enhanced with new furniture as were the corridors and lobby areas.

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