GF Management, a leading national hotel ownership and management company, announces that its affiliate, ESLBV Property Owner LLC, has acquired the 334-room Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista located at 8100 Lake St, Orlando, Florida. The hotel will maintain its affiliation with the Embassy Suites brand and will undertake a renovation in excess of $13 million taking place over the next 12 months.

"The sale of the Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista represents yet another high-profile hotel transaction in Central Florida"

The acquisition of the Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista is the second Hilton branded acquisition this year for GF Management, finishing the Company's 25thanniversary year strong. Being an owner and operator for more than two decades, GF has honed in its focused acquisition strategy to one of discipline, identifying assets of value to expand the Company's owned portfolio. Jeffrey Kolessar, Senior Vice President Development of GF Management, stated: "We knew immediately that the Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista would be a defining acquisition for the Company. Undertaking such a significant transaction with only internal resources shows how far this privately owned Company has come and what type of acquisitions we are setting our sights on. We have long been known for our third party management services, and while that continues to be a successful business model for us, we continue our focus on efforts to grow the Company by identifying ownership opportunities that fit into our investment criteria."

HREC Investment Advisors brokered the transaction. "The sale of the Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista represents yet another high-profile hotel transaction in Central Florida," said Scott Stephens, COO & Senior Principal, HREC. "Through their actions on this transaction, GF demonstrated commitment to a deal that they truly believed in and followed through on those commitments. They are dedicated professionals that will enjoy success in the Orlando market."

GF now owns or manages 19 hotels under the Hilton Worldwide family of brands, including three Embassy Suites. Alan Roberts, Vice President Brand Performance Support, Embassy Suites Hotels stated, "We are excited for GF to move forward with the impactful renovation they have planned for the property. GF is a valued owner and operator of several Hilton Worldwide branded properties, and we are confident in the quality level of service and overall guest experience they will produce in Lake Buena Vista."

Since acquiring its first hotel in 1988, GF has grown into one of America's leading hotel owners and managers with 15 hospitality assets now under ownership by its principals and affiliates, with 9 hotels under management in Florida. GF's current owned and managed portfolio consists of 132 hospitality assets in 34 states, comprising over 20,025 rooms.

Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista

Located less than one mile from, with complimentary shuttle service to, Walt Disney World Resort and minutes from Sea World Orlando and Universal Studios Orlando, featuring 334 spacious two-room suites complete with refrigerator, microwave, sofa bed and other modern in room amenities, along with event space for up to 230 guests. The hotel features all of the signature amenities that can be found at every Embassy Suites hotel, including complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a nightly Complimentary Evening Reception*, and boasts hotel specific amenities including tennis courts, indoor/outdoor pools, sand volleyball, a fitness center and much more.

GF Management

An award-winning, full-service hospitality ownership, management and advisory company founded in 1988 based in Center City Philadelphia.