OAK BROOK, Ill.—Inland American Lodging Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc., announced that it has acquired two Westin hotels located in Houston’s Galleria District, for approximately $220 million. The 24-story Westin Galleria includes 487 rooms and over 71,000 square feet of meeting space. The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria offers 406 rooms on 21 floors as well as 23,500 square feet of meeting space, including a 4,500-square-foot banquet space overlooking the Houston skyline.
“The acquisition of these outstanding properties, the only hotels connected to the acclaimed Galleria Mall complex, is an exciting step in our ongoing strategy to enhance our portfolio of upper-upscale hotels,” said Marcel Verbaas, president and CEO, Inland American Lodging Advisor, Inc. “The Houston lodging market has continued to outperform the majority of the country, positioning these recently-renovated properties for strong returns going forward.”
Both hotels recently underwent renovations totaling $35 million. The properties will continue to be managed by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.
The Galleria is a premiere upscale dining, retail and office destination. In addition to the hotels, The Galleria mixed-use complex includes three office towers, a private fitness club and a retail complex.
