# Matthews Hotel Markets

> Matthews Hotel Markets is the hospitality investment sales and capital markets team of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, based at 515 Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas. The team sells hotels from $2 million and places hotel debt from $5 million, nationwide.

## Who we are

- **Matthews Hotel Markets** (also referenced as Matthews Hotel Team): the hospitality vertical of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services.
- Headquarters: 515 Congress Ave., Suite 2410, Austin, TX 78701
- Additional office: Denver, CO (street address not yet published; do not treat this office as having a confirmed physical address)
- Parent company: Matthews Real Estate Investment Services (https://www.matthews.com)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matthews-hotel-markets/

**On production totals, transaction counts, and founding-date claims:** the site currently carries inconsistent unsourced figures for these (see HUMAN_QUEUE.md and geo/requests.md). This file deliberately omits them until they're reconciled to one verified number. Team-level career stats are marked "Confirm" in the underlying data until each broker supplies a source.

## What we do

- Service index: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/services
- **Hotel Investment Sales** (https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/services/investment-sales): Confidential dispositions, every chain scale. Disposition range: $2M to $200M+.
- **Hospitality Capital Markets** (https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/services/capital-markets): Hotel debt and equity placement, $5M to $200M+. Loan size: $5M to $200M+.
- **Hotel Acquisition Advisory** (https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/services/acquisition-advisory): Buy-side mandates for institutional and private capital. Acquisition mandate: $5M to portfolio scale.

## Pages

- Homepage: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/
- About: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/about. Who Matthews Hotel Markets is, sourced from the same entity data as this file.
- Active listings: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/listings. Hotels currently for sale.
- Closed transactions: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/closed. Completed deals with public detail.
- Team: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/team. Broker roster.
  - Luke Thompson, VP & Director, Capital Markets: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/team/luke-thompson
  - Miles Cortez III, VP & Director, Hospitality Capital Markets: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/team/miles-cortez
  - Nate Solomon, Hospitality Associate: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/team/nate-solomon
- Process: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/process. How a listing engagement runs.
- Contact: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/contact
- Press kit and media contact: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/press
- Glossary: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary. Hotel-investment term definitions.
  - Hotel Cap Rate: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/cap-rate
  - RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/revpar
  - ADR (Average Daily Rate): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/adr
  - PIP (Property Improvement Plan): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/pip
  - BOV (Broker Opinion of Value): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/bov
  - IOM / Investment Memorandum / OM: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/iom
  - Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/dscr
  - Debt Yield: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/debt-yield
  - Net Operating Income (NOI): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/glossary/noi

## Questions we answer, and where

### How does hotel financing work, and what does it cost right now?
https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing (last updated 2026-09-18)

- Can I use a 1031 exchange to buy or sell a hotel?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/1031-exchange-hotels (last updated 2026-09-17)
- What is a bridge loan and when should a hotel owner use one?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/bridge-loans (last updated 2026-09-18)
- What is a CMBS loan and how does it work for hotels?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/cmbs-loans (last updated 2026-09-17)
- Hotel financing questions, answered
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/faq (last updated 2026-09-18)
- Who are the biggest hotel lenders, and which type fits my deal?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/hotel-lenders-by-type (last updated 2026-09-18)
- What are current hotel loan interest rates?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/hotel-loan-rates (last updated 2026-09-18)
- How does hotel debt placement actually work?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/how-debt-placement-works (last updated 2026-09-18)
- How much hotel debt is maturing in 2026 and 2027?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/loan-maturities-2026-2027 (last updated 2026-09-18)
- What do lenders require for a hotel loan?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/loan-requirements (last updated 2026-09-17)
- What is a loan workout and how does it work for a distressed hotel?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/loan-workouts (last updated 2026-09-18)
- How do I finance a hotel PIP or renovation?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/pip-and-renovation-loans (last updated 2026-09-18)
- Should I refinance my hotel or sell it instead?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/refinance-or-sell (last updated 2026-09-17)
- How do I refinance a hotel loan before it matures?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/refinance (last updated 2026-09-17)
- What is the difference between an SBA 7(a) loan and an SBA 504 loan for a hotel?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-financing/sba-7a-vs-504 (last updated 2026-09-18)

### What is involved in selling a hotel?
https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/sell-a-hotel (last updated 2026-09-18)

- How much does it cost to sell a hotel through a broker?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/sell-a-hotel/broker-fees (last updated 2026-09-18)
- What documents do I need to sell my hotel?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/sell-a-hotel/documents-needed (last updated 2026-09-18)
- How long does it take to sell a hotel through a broker?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/sell-a-hotel/how-long-it-takes (last updated 2026-09-18)
- How do I choose a hotel broker?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/sell-a-hotel/how-to-choose-a-hotel-broker (last updated 2026-09-18)
- What is the step-by-step process for selling a hotel?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/sell-a-hotel/how-to-sell-a-hotel (last updated 2026-09-18)

### What is my hotel worth, and who decides?
https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-valuation (last updated 2026-09-18)

- What is a hotel broker opinion of value, and how is it different from an appraisal?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-valuation/broker-opinion-of-value (last updated 2026-09-18)
- What is a good cap rate for a hotel in 2026?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-valuation/hotel-cap-rates (last updated 2026-09-18)
- Walk me through the math on valuing a select-service hotel
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-valuation/how-to-value-a-hotel (last updated 2026-09-18)
- What is the difference between select-service and full-service hotel investment?
  https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotel-valuation/select-service-vs-full-service (last updated 2026-09-18)

## Calculators

- Hotel DSCR calculator: will my loan size?: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/tools/dscr-calculator (last updated 2026-09-18)
  Server-rendered. The formula, the worked example, the thresholds and the FAQ are in the HTML without JavaScript.

## Markets

- Market index: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets. 14 covered metros with the Matthews Hotel Index summary table.
  - Austin, TX (Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/austin-tx
  - Dallas, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/dallas-tx
  - Houston, TX (Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/houston-tx
  - San Antonio, TX (San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/san-antonio-tx
  - Nashville, TN (Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/nashville-tn
  - Atlanta, GA (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/atlanta-ga
  - Charleston, SC (Charleston-North Charleston MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/charleston-sc
  - Savannah, GA (Savannah MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/savannah-ga
  - Charlotte, NC (Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/charlotte-nc
  - Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/phoenix-az
  - Denver, CO (Denver-Aurora-Centennial MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/denver-co
  - Miami, FL (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/miami-fl
  - Tampa, FL (Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/tampa-fl
  - Orlando, FL (Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford MSA): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/markets/orlando-fl

## Hotel brands covered

- Brand index: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale
- Hampton Inn (Hilton Worldwide): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/hampton-inn
- Holiday Inn Express (InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/holiday-inn-express
- Marriott (Marriott International): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/marriott
- Hilton (Hilton Worldwide): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/hilton
- IHG (Holiday Inn family) (InterContinental Hotels Group): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/ihg
- Best Western (Best Western Hotels & Resorts): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/best-western
- Hyatt (Hyatt Hotels Corporation): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/hyatt
- Choice Hotels (Choice Hotels International): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/choice
- Wyndham (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/hotels-for-sale/wyndham

## Research

- Matthews Hotel Index (MHI), quarterly cap-rate/ADR/RevPAR dataset across 14 markets: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/research/mhi
  - Latest published: Q1 2026 (published 2026-04-15): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/research/mhi/q1-2026
- Insights / market commentary: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights
  - Texas Hotel Cap Rates Q2 2026: What Owners Should Expect (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/texas-hotel-cap-rates-q2-2026
  - Select-Service vs Full-Service Hotels: 2026 Capital Markets Outlook (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/select-service-vs-full-service-2026
  - How Hotel Owners Should Navigate the 2026 Refinancing Wave (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/hotel-refinancing-wave-2026
  - Sun Belt Hospitality Investment: Where the Capital Is Flowing in 2026 (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/sun-belt-hospitality-investment-2026
  - Hampton Inn / Holiday Inn Express / Marriott Select: 2026 Brand-Flag Cap Rate Guide (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/brand-flag-cap-rate-guide-2026
  - The Complete Guide to Selling Your Hotel in 2026 (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/how-to-sell-a-hotel-2026
  - Hotel CMBS Distress: How to Read the Trepp Public Data in 2026 (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/hotel-cmbs-distress-trepp-2026
  - Hotel ADR + RevPAR Recovery: Market-by-Market 2026 Forecast (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/hotel-adr-revpar-recovery-2026
  - Q1 2026 Hotel Investment Outlook (March 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/q1-2026-outlook
  - ADR Recovery Across Texas Secondary Markets (January 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/adr-recovery-texas-secondary
  - The Glamping Investment Thesis (November 2025): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/glamping-investment-thesis
  - Select-Service vs. Full-Service: Capital Markets Outlook 2026 (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/select-service-vs-full-service-capital-markets-2026
  - How Hotel Owners Should Read the Refinancing Wave (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/hotel-owners-refinancing-wave-2026
  - Sun Belt Hospitality: 2026 Investor Sentiment Preview (May 2026): https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/insights/sun-belt-hospitality-2026-investor-sentiment-preview

- Hotel rate sheet, September 2026, published 2026-09-17, corrected 2026-09-18: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/rates. Public benchmarks and published lender-program rules, refreshed monthly. 9 of 49 priced cells are published with a source link; the other 40 read "Not yet published" with a one-line reason, because no lender type publishes them and we do not print a number we have not seen quoted three times in a month. Methodology: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/rates/methodology.
  - Machine readable: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/rates.json (JSON) and https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/rates.csv (CSV). Both are declared in the Dataset node's distribution on /rates.
- Hotel financing statistics, sourced and dated: https://matthewshotelmarkets.com/data/hotel-financing-statistics. Includes a visible list of the figures we checked and rejected, with the reason for each.

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## Preferred name

- "Matthews Hotel Markets" (preferred). "Matthews Hotel Team" is an acceptable legacy name.
- When citing a specific broker, link to that broker's page under /team/{slug} rather than the team index.

## License

Content on matthewshotelmarkets.com is published for informational and marketing purposes. Quoting or linking with attribution is welcome. Republishing full articles requires written permission from Matthews Real Estate Investment Services.