Now is the Time to Invest in Hospitality
During times of uncertainty, history has shown that investing in contrarian ideas can yield significant results. We launched Urban Commons in 2008, at the peak of the Financial Crisis, to capitalize on just that - acquiring deeply discounted hospitality real estate. With previous expertise investing in real estate, a willingness
Urban Commons Releases Economic Impact Report for the Queen Mary
New report by Beacon Economics demonstrates the Queen Mary’s economic, fiscal and social impact to Long Beach and Los Angeles County in 2019 The Queen Mary generated more than $93 million of spending in Long Beach in 2019 $3.3 million in tax revenue was raised in 2019 for the
Urban Commons Appoints Matthew Goldstein as Vice President of Construction
Preparing for a new decade of growth, Urban Commons adds construction industry veteran to expanding development team LOS ANGELES, CA, February 10, 2020 – Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, has hired Matthew Goldstein as Vice President of Construction. Goldstein will work with key leadership at
Urban Commons Announces Development Of 30-Year Queen Mary Historic Preservation Blueprint
The evolving long-term plan will map out preservation projects, with peer-led annual inspections and 'close-up' surveys every five years Partnership formed between Queen Mary's Historic Resources Advisor and industry experts Blueprint will utilize past surveys and reports, to inform deliverable and measurable plan LONG BEACH, CA (Jan. 16, 2020) -
Urban Commons unveils world’s largest holiday inn resort with $27.5 million renovation investment
Urban Commons completes full-scale renovations, rebrands Orlando property to the prolific Holiday Inn brand Orlando, FL (June 26, 2019) – Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, has announced the successful rebranding of the former Nickelodeon Suites Resort to the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites and Waterpark
Summer sets sail at the Queen Mary in Long Beach with music festivals, movie nights and community events
Urban Commons Unveils Exciting Roster of Summer Events at the Queen Mary and Plans for Continued Growth LONG BEACH, CA (June 24, 2019) – Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, invites guests to celebrate the arrival of summer at the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach.
Urban Commons shares future plans for iconic Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach
Urban Commons Forges Ahead with Additional Renovations and Enhancements to Ensure Preservation of the Queen Mary for Years to Come LONG BEACH, CA (February 26, 2019) – Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm and operator of the iconic Queen Mary Hotel, has announced the next phase
Stapleton Hotel Completes $12.8M Renovation
DENVER – Holiday Inn Denver East – Stapleton announced today the completion of a $12.8 million renovation project that began in March 2017. The entire hotel was renovated including 298 guestrooms; 20,000 square feet of meeting space; 3,210 square feet of public spaces; and the hotel’s restaurant, Burgers & Crafts, which officially
Urban Commons Creates New Foundation for Queen Mary’s Future Sustainability
Key Partnerships, Signature Events and Community Engagement Promote the Preservation of Long Beach Landmark LONG BEACH, CA [January 4, 2019] – Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, Urban Commons, operator of the Long Beach icon, the Queen Mary, continues to pave a new foundation for the future sustainability of
Urban Commons Appoints New President and Chief Financial Officer
Appointment of Real Estate Investment Banking Veteran Salvatore G. Takoushian Comes Ahead of the Company’s Acquisition of The Wagner at the Battery, New York City Los Angeles (December 18, 2018) – Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, has announced the appointment of Salvatore G. Takoushian, a