There are several types of ownership models and methods to achieve your dream. There are two primary kinds of hotels: independent and chain.
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A condotel is a condominium project that is operated as a hotel with a registration desk, cleaning service and more. The units are typically individually owned. Unit owners also have the option to place their unit in the hotel's rental program where it is rented out like any other hotel room to paying guests.
Hotel owners can reap many benefits: A well-run hotel can be a significant source of income. And it can be a great training ground if you wish to purchase or build additional properties in the future. You'll have control of your work life, and you can ensure that your staff operates to your satisfaction.
Essentially, a franchisee pays fees to use the franchisor's brand and receives support in exchange, such as marketing, training, and ongoing assistance. Management contracts, on the other hand, are agreements between a hotel or resort owner and a management company to run the property's day-to-day operations.
The first thing anybody needs to know about hotel investment is that hotels are unlike any other properties. It is a real estate property but it is so different from any other property type.
While rare, some hotels do sell private residences or rooms to guests in a condo-hotel ownership model. Purchasing a hotel room involves factors like financing, recurring fees, and usage limitations before committing to hotel real estate ownership versus traditional lodging.
Depending on the type of agreement (business model), such hotels can be owned by a parent company or operated on a franchise basis. Chain hotels usually have the same name and offer standardized services and quality across different locations. Some examples of chain hotels are Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Accor.