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Which of these is Life House NOT?
Which of these is Life House NOT?
- Hotel Management Company
- Hotel Brand
- Hotel Service Provider
- Hotel Real Estate Investor (correct)
A hotel has 80 keys and is open year-round. Last year, the hotel achieved an occupancy of 77%. How many rooms were occupied last year? (use 0,000 format)
A hotel has 80 keys and is open year-round. Last year, the hotel achieved an occupancy of 77%. How many rooms were occupied last year? (use 0,000 format)
22,484
Which of these would NOT be included in FF&E budget?
Which of these would NOT be included in FF&E budget?
- Chair
- Floor Tiling (correct)
- Bedframe
- Curtains
What is the average NOI Margin for a typical restaurant?
What is the average NOI Margin for a typical restaurant?
With variances in chain scale in mind, what range does a hotel's NOI margin likely fall into assuming an efficient operation?
With variances in chain scale in mind, what range does a hotel's NOI margin likely fall into assuming an efficient operation?
Life House only uses its own proprietary software and no other third-party software to fuel the tech stack.
Life House only uses its own proprietary software and no other third-party software to fuel the tech stack.
Our current PMS consists of two parts: Rhythm and _______.
Our current PMS consists of two parts: Rhythm and _______.
A Channel Manager is a software system that connects a hotel’s PMS with distribution channels such as OTAs.
A Channel Manager is a software system that connects a hotel’s PMS with distribution channels such as OTAs.
What is the third most expensive tier on the hotel chain scale?
What is the third most expensive tier on the hotel chain scale?
What is a rack rate?
What is a rack rate?
How much do OTAs collect in exchange for listing hotel on their site?
How much do OTAs collect in exchange for listing hotel on their site?
A 100-key hotel achieved a 55% occupancy in 2022 and was operated for 300 days. What was the hotel's RevPAR in 2022?
A 100-key hotel achieved a 55% occupancy in 2022 and was operated for 300 days. What was the hotel's RevPAR in 2022?
Which of these is NOT part of a hotel tech stack?
Which of these is NOT part of a hotel tech stack?
What does "Covers" mean?
What does "Covers" mean?
How much do hotel management companies typically make for operating hotels?
How much do hotel management companies typically make for operating hotels?
A hotel with 15 keys generated $657,000 in rooms revenue in 2022. It was open for 365 days and was 75% occupied. What is the RevPAR and ADR?
A hotel with 15 keys generated $657,000 in rooms revenue in 2022. It was open for 365 days and was 75% occupied. What is the RevPAR and ADR?
A lender is always involved in a hotel real estate deal.
A lender is always involved in a hotel real estate deal.
Life House can reduce all of the following costs, except for:
Life House can reduce all of the following costs, except for:
Which advantage do we have as a management company vs. majority of our competitors?
Which advantage do we have as a management company vs. majority of our competitors?
What does our Revenue Management & Marketing System do?
What does our Revenue Management & Marketing System do?
Study Notes
Hotel Operations
- A hotel with 80 keys is open year-round and achieved an occupancy of 77%, meaning 61.6 rooms were occupied last year.
Financial Terms
- NOI (Net Operating Income) Margin for a typical restaurant is around 5-10%.
- A hotel's NOI Margin likely falls into the range of 20-40% assuming an efficient operation.
Life House
- Life House uses proprietary software and no other third-party software for its tech stack.
- Life House's current PMS (Property Management System) consists of two parts: Rhythm and Opera.
- Life House can reduce all costs except for debt service.
Hotel Tech Stack
- A Channel Manager is a software system that connects a hotel's PMS with distribution channels such as OTAs (Online Travel Agencies).
- OTAs collect a commission in exchange for listing a hotel on their site, typically around 15-20%.
Hotel Management
- Hotel management companies typically make 2-5% of total revenue for operating hotels.
Performance Metrics
- RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) is a key performance metric for hotels.
- A 100-key hotel with a 55% occupancy and 300 operating days has a RevPAR of $44.55.
- A hotel with 15 keys, 75% occupancy, and $657,000 in rooms revenue has a RevPAR of $119.45 and an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of $143.95.
Industry Insights
- A rack rate is the maximum rate a hotel charges for a room.
- The third most expensive tier on the hotel chain scale is Upper Upscale.
- "Covers" refers to the number of guests a restaurant serves.
- A lender is not always involved in a hotel real estate deal.
- Life House has an advantage as a management company due to its proprietary technology and efficient operations.
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