HOTEL AND RESORT RENOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Owners, architects, engineers, real estate attorneys, franchisees, management companies, and other industry professionals have all recommended the expert counsel of The Plasencia Group to their clients in order to successfully navigate the many unique and often complex components of a hospitality renovation or development project. Three decades of specialization in the lodging industry means our development management professionals have seen it all when it comes to lodging design and construction projects. Not only do they rely on their specialized experience, but they stay abreast of industry trends and maintain networks of providers of the highest quality products and services.
Services

Pre-Development
- Brand negotiation
- Planning
- Design
- Facilities programming
- Model room buildout
- Contractor & consultant negotiation
- Scheduling and budget

Project Administration
- Capital expenditure management and tracking
- Project schedule management
- Construction oversight
- Periodic benchmarking and reporting
- Compliance
- Permitting and inspections
- Coordination with hotel management

FF&E Management
- Bidding
- Procurement
- Installation supervision
- Logistics

Project Close-Out
- Punch list
- As-built documents
- Operation & maintenance manuals
- Warranties & specifications
Why work with us on your next project?
A common sense approach
Decades of experience allow us to offer practical guidance when it comes to every aspect of a renovation or development project. Whether evaluating materials, directly sourcing supplies and services or managing multiple contractors, we identify the most cost-effective options for our clients.
Experience & expertise
Our team provides extensive experience in assisting hotel owners and lenders in the evaluation of their assets and the development of comprehensive portfolio and individual property strategies focusing on profitability even under the most challenging market conditions.
Our team’s extensive experience in the hospitality industry, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of hotel operations, translates into proven strategies and processes to carefully manage the client’s development or renovation investments from project inception to completion. Nearly thirty years and four economic cycles in the lodging industry have presented challenges and experiences that can only be earned with time. We’ve worked with major institutional owners and private developers alike to complete more than $4 billion in renovations and developments across all major brands and property types.
Relationships
Long-standing networks of professional contacts allow us to bring together a second-to-none team of collaborators to complete a project, no matter its size. We call on these contacts to reach the most favorable terms for each phase of your asset’s renovation or ground-up development.
Owner profitability
We approach each project with ownership’s long-term investment interests in mind. We begin every project with an analysis of a project’s impact on the owner’s bottom line.
Minimal displacement and revenue lost
The longer a room or common area is out of service, the more potential revenue is lost. We strive to minimize operational disruptions, and thus revenue loss throughout the project.
Representative Engagements






Leadership
Doug Mills
Tampa, Florida | Industry Tenure: 34 Years
Industry veteran Doug Mills leads The Plasencia Group’s renovation and development initiatives. Alongside his team of design and construction efforts, Doug has completed hundreds of millions in capital investments.
dmills@tpghotels.com | (813) 445-8324