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The AC Denver Airport 

 KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
 

Total Project Capitalization:

$45.8 Million

Projected IRR: 30-33%

 

LP Equity Sought: $10 Million
Target Exit Date:
Q2/Q3 2026
 

Gould Capital has partnered with Voyage Capital, which is seeking $10 million in LP equity to complete construction of a 146-key AC Hotel by Marriott in Denver’s Gateway corridor, located just minutes away from Denver International Airport. The project is approximately 75% complete, with all major structural work finalized and interior and exterior scopes underway. The sponsor is targeting delivery and sale at Certificate of Occupancy within 8-12 months, with a $56 million exit offer already secured from an institutional buyer. The proposed capital structure includes a 40% equity interest with an 8% preferred return and full pro rata participation in profits and depreciation. Marriott franchise approval and all permits are in place. The project is situated in one of the fastest-growing airport submarkets in North America, with Denver International Airport serving over 82 million annual passengers and undergoing more than $1 billion in expansion.


Investment Summary

Overview:  The AC Hotel Denver Airport is a 146-key Marriott-branded hotel located in the Gateway corridor of Denver, CO - approximately one mile south of the Pena Station redevelopment and minutes from Denver International Airport (DIA). The project is approximately 75% complete, with all structural components in place and interior/exterior finishes underway. Marriott has approved the franchise, and all permits are active. A $56 million offer for sale at Certificate of Occupancy (CO) has already been received from an institutional buyer.
 
Operating Partner:  Voyage Capital is a hospitality-focused development and investment firm with a track record in select-service and full-service hotel delivery across high-growth, supply-constrained markets. The firm maintains active relationships with Marriott, Hilton, and IHG and has demonstrated execution capability across both ground-up development and repositioning strategies.
 
Business Plan:  The sponsor is targeting completion and sale of the hotel at Certificate of Occupancy within 8-12 months. The capital structure includes a new LP equity investment to replace a previously committed partner that withdrew due to unrelated liquidity constraints. The exit plan is a near-term sale to a REIT already under soft commitment. If a sale does not occur, the sponsor is prepared to stabilize and operate the hotel under the AC flag. The location benefits from persistent airport-related demand and proximity to regional business anchors.
 
Deal Highlights:
 
  • $56M sale offer from REIT at Certificate of Occupancy
  • $45.8M total project capitalization | ~$206K/key all-in cost basis
  • 146-key AC Hotel by Marriott; ~75% complete
  • Located in Denver’s Gateway corridor near DIA (82M+ annual passengers)
  • Marriott franchise approved; active city permits in place
  • Sponsor seeking $10M of LP equity (40% ownership stake)
  • 8% preferred return; full pro rata participation; no promote or recourse
  • Short-duration capital cycle with 8–12 month projected hold
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