In order for a property to become part of the Dolce family, it must meet certain criteria established by the Acquisitions and Development team. The successful formula for a Dolce Hotel, Resort and Conference Destination is:

Conference Hotels

• Building Parameters:
  225 to 500 guest rooms full-service properties. Existing or the ability to build meeting space, prefer 40-60 square feet (4-6 sq meters) meeting space per room for urban locations and 50 -100 square feet (5-10 sq meters) for suburban locations. Fitness center (spa optional) and ability to provide separate dining space for groups.



• Quality:
  Upscale and luxury buildings minimum 3 star in the US and 4 Euro star.



• Market Location:
  Primary and secondary, urban, and suburban markets in the North America and Europe.



• Other Market Criteria:
  Prefer markets with convenient primary or regional airport service, diversified demand generators; and multiple demand segments in corporate, group, and leisure. Property group base at or potential for 40%.



• Development Component:
  Redevelopment upside by adding sleeping rooms and or condos, and meeting space. Major renovation potential to reposition the underperforming asset in its market set. Ground up development will also be considered.



• Brand:
  Dolce brand

Resorts

• Building Parameters:
  175 to 400+ room full-service properties with minimum of 60 square feet (6 sq meters) meeting space per room. Meeting space should be large flexible rooms with a component of some smaller break out and board room style meeting rooms. Requires Spa and fitness, swimming pools and should include or access to golf, ski, team building and outdoor activities. Condominiums or town homes in rental pools are acceptable.



• Quality:
  Upscale and luxury buildings, minimum 4 star



• Market Location:
  Primary or destination resort area in North America



• Other Market Criteria:
  Prefer markets with convenient primary or regional airport service, strong drive in group and tour and leisure market. Require minimum of 50% group base



• Development Component:
  Redevelopment upside by adding sleeping rooms and or condos, and meeting space. Major renovation potential to reposition the asset in its market set. Ground up development will also be considered



• Brand:
  Dolce brand

Conference Centers

• Building Parameters:
  150 to 300 guest rooms or the ability to expand, full-service property with 100 square feet meeting space per guest room
  Require elements of fitness and spa or treatment rooms and separate group dining space in addition to typical space



• Quality:
  Upscale and luxury buildings 3 to 4 star plus. Meeting space which meets IACC standards



• Market Location:
  Primary and secondary suburban markets in North America and Europe clustering around major market



• Other Market Criteria:
  Prefer markets with convenient primary or regional airport service (within 1 hour), diversified demand generators; and multiple demand segments in corporate, group, and leisure



• Development Component:
  Redevelopment upside and or renovation potential to reposition the property. Ground up development will also be considered



• Brand:
  Dolce brand or Corporate identity