Sanjay Patel, Neal Patel & Hiren Patel Of MHG Hotels Acquire Hotel In Fort Lauderdale For $33.25M
501 Southeast 24th Street
$33,250,000
$353/SF
Building Size
94,026 SF
Asset Type
Hotel
Closing
Feb 2, 2026
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The property involved in this transaction is a hotel located at 501 Southeast 24th Street in Fort Lauderdale. It was sold for $33,250,000, comprising 138 keys with an average price per key of $240,942. The hotel spans a total area of 94,026 square feet, which corresponds to a price per square foot of $353. The asset is a 14-story structure built in 2023, known as Aloft Fort Lauderdale Downtown/Airport, strategically located between Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and Port Everglades. It features a rooftop pool and bar and serves the strong demand driven by airport and cruise traffic.
Summary of transation details:
- Property Type: Hotel
- Transaction Amount: $33,250,000
- Address: 501 Southeast 24th Street
- Market: Fort Lauderdale
- Buyer: Sanjay Patel, Neal Patel & Hiren Patel - MHG Hotels
- Broker: Bryce Cherko - Cherko Fusco Realty
- Keys: 138
- PPK: $240,942
- SF: 94,026
- PPSF: $353
The transaction was facilitated by Bryce Cherko of Cherko Fusco Realty, who represented the sellers. MHG Hotels is actively pursuing additional hotel acquisitions throughout South Florida.
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Purchase Price
Annual NOI
Loan Amount
Interest Rate (%)
Loan Term (yrs)
Down Payment (%)
Cap Rate
0.48%
Cash-on-Cash
-0.14%
Monthly Payment
$14,164
Annual Debt Svc
$169,964
Annual Cash Flow
$-11,334
DSCR
0.93