Welcome to Hospitality Firm

At Hospitality Firm, we partner with brands to create exceptional hospitality experiences. By combining strategic expertise, operational excellence, and innovative solutions, we transform businesses into industry leaders. As a partnership-driven company, we specialize in building, managing, and growing world-class hospitality brands through comprehensive support across operations, real estate, and strategic advisory.

Our Core Competencies

As a white-label management company, we specialize in delivering tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth for brands and assets. Our expertise spans three critical areas:


Operational Excellence

Each asset is managed by a seasoned Resident Operating Partner with extensive experience and a proven track record. Operating systems are precisely tailored to the asset’s unique needs and fully supported by the general partnership to ensure exceptional performance.


Real Estate Programming

In a rapidly evolving commercial real estate landscape, HF excels in creating strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with developers, hotel owners, and property stakeholders, unlocking value and driving long-term success.


Structured Capital

Grounded in conservative financial models, we craft high-value investment opportunities. Our lease and joint venture structures minimize capital demands, mitigate risks, and deliver significant growth potential.


 The Partnership

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Alex Gaudelet and Stephen Hanson

Built on a 20-year relationship and enduring mentorship, Alex Gaudelet and Stephen Hanson joined forces to create a platform that empowers growing brands and enables operating partners to thrive.

Their partnership is rooted in a shared passion for the hospitality industry, a commitment to sound business principles, and a philosophy of operational excellence.

Together, their combined skills, leadership styles, and generational expertise make Hospitality Firm truly unique.