
Because the quality of the development
depends on the quality of the developer.
About Us
Hospitality Development of America develops hotel across the Midwest and Southwest regions of the country. Founded by Steve Martens, Hospitality Development completed three Best Western branded hotel projects since 2014. Best Western® Hotels & Resorts clearly recognizes the quality of every hospitality development Steve Martens touches. His properties repeatedly earn Best Western’s top corporate awards, and the global hotel chain honored him in 2016 as Best Western Developer of the Year.
Steve’s unique expertise in leveraging business drivers from nearby social, military, education, religious or fraternal (SMERF) organizations assures owners and investors of sustainable, long-term success. We offer:
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Competitive development fees and access to investors and lenders.
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Industry-outperforming averages for RevPAR, occupancy and double-digit ROI.
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New construction, renovation or repurposing for hospitality.
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Day-to-day and asset management by our Hospitality Management LLC team.
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MAI hospitality appraisals and consulting.
Steve Martens has more than 40 years of experience in commercial real estate and a proven track record of developing and managing hotels. Contact Steve today about your development opportunity.
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Best Western Plus West Lawrence
112 Rooms
Indoor Pool
Outdoor Grill Area
Fitness Center
Lobby Bar
6101 Rock Chalk Dr
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 330-8009
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Best Western Plus Norman
116 Rooms
Outdoor Heated Pool
Outdoor Grill Area
Fitness Center
Conference Rooms with AV
3100 Medical Park Place
Norman, OK 73072
(405) 801-2100
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CONTACT US
435 S Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 847-4901
If you have questions for our Hospitality Development team, submit the form below to contact president Steven J. Martens, CPM, CCIM, SIOR.