AC & Element Hotels
Proximate to Demand Drivers
The Hotels are on 1ˢᵗ Street North in downtown Birmingham within the Central City/Financial District. The site is also proximate to several demand generators: University of Alabama Birmingham, UAB Hospital, Birmingham Jefferson Complex, Regions Financial Corporation, Alabama Power Company, Protective Stadium, Regions Field and Innovation Depot.
Strong Sponsor
Ascent Hospitality, a repeat borrower of six prior loans, all paid as agreed, is known to have a consistent operating track record. They have strong ties to the market and currently own approximately 14.7% of the total supply in the Birmingham CBD submarket.
Strong Basis
Based on recent transactions involving similar assets in Birmingham and other primary markets within Alabama. The average sales price equates to approximately $215K/key, representing a 48.7% premium to the basis of the loan.