1852 | The Nautical Mile’s Post

I’ve been waiting for 10 years. Carefully planning, learning, and gaining clarity on how to move ahead. And finally, I can say that it’s real. Mel Francis Villas My mission with Mel Francis Villas is to provide unparalleled experiences for like-minded professionals who seek not just a home, but a lifestyle. Designed to offer an exceptional living experience, combining comfort, elegance, and community. Spaces where professionals can unwind, recharge, and find inspiration. And this is just the beginning. From villas to resorts to spas, my goal is to design a high-level, holistic ecosystem for well-being and lifestyle. As an authentic reflection of who I am. And what I represent.

49 keys x SGD1,800,000 per key in Singapore vs 68 keys x SGD180,000 per key in Bangkok Valuations don't seem to make sense. The Garcha Group in Singapore have put the Duxton Reserve on the market at a guide price of $1,800,000 per key. I have been studying similar properties in Bangkok, namely the Ad Lib Hotel on Sukhumvit Road Soi 1/1. I asked my team to value the property and I got a figure of between SGD 180,000 to SGD 243,000 per key. Smaller boutique hotels in Bangkok, namely, like the Ariyasom Villa seldom achieve room rates in excess of SGD260 per night. The Duxton Reserve ADR is between SGD 290 per night to SGD 555 per night. So in summary rates , apple for apple, room rates compare as follows, in Bangkok btw SGD200 to SGD285/night and in Singapore btw SGD290 to SGD 555/night but guide price (estimated) for Sale is between in Bangkok btw SGD180,000 to SGD245,000/key and in Singapore btw SGD1,600,000 to SGD1,900,000/key again I am trying my best to compare an apple for apple and critics may argue that the location between Duxton Hill and Sukhumvit Soi 1 is incomparable but I beg to differ. I believe Soi 1 is actually better. In fact, I believe that the opportunities moving forward for bespoke experiences in the boutique hotel industry are timely in Thailand. Shophouses trade at between SGD590,000 (Bh15m) to SGD1.18m (Bh30m) in prime Sukhumvit and Riverside as compared in Singapore where they trade between SGD8m to SGD22m per shophouse. I believe boutique investors and operators need to look at locations in Bangkok in Chinatown and Riverside areas to acquire shophouses of between 700sqft to 800sqft land area at under SGD700,000. Each Shophouse conversion yields approx between 7 to 9 guestrooms of between 200sqft to 290sqft each. Meanwhile I wish good luck to JLL and Garcha Group to achieve their target SGD90m for 49 keys at this lovely property in Duxton Hill. Based on ADR of under SGD380 per night, the return on investment exceeds 20 years. :-)( for an entry into the Thailand shophouse game, call Arcadia Consulting Thailand at +66816165987

One of the two hotels Paul Coulson bought for $50 million, the AKS Hinitsa Bay, will be branded as the third Four Seasons hotel in Greece and will be converted into a residential resort complex. Pending the approvals, static reinforcements are already being carried out on the property, while the building will not be demolished due to its proximity to the sea, according to the manager of the investment. The resort will have 220 rooms (its capacity is about 80) while 30 bungalows and about 30 tourist furnished houses will be added to the accommodation. The development will take place on the 642.5-acre coastal area, as it includes AKS Hinitsa Bay, a private abandoned airport and the well-known Alexiou residence in the area, which has been defunct since 1980, undeveloped and forested areas, where no intervention is carried out but they will be a place for outdoor recreation, walks, outdoor activities, etc, according to the Strategic Environmental Impact Study of the project.

How DID we secure planning permission for a change of use from hotels to apartments for a grade II listed building? The hurdles for changes to protected buildings is high as is the loss of hotels in a county where policy identified that there is an under-provision of hotels. In the case of our development in South and Vale Council in Oxfordshire, we were able to communicate that the present hotel use was not viable (it is possible to have the right use in the wrong place, right?) and our design proposals achieved the change of use from hotel to apartments WITHOUT CHANGING THE EXTERNAL APPEARANCE OF THE BUILDING AT ALL. Do you own land or heritage buildings that are struggling for viability? Speak to us to find out if we can secure Planning Permission for you.

250-room floating #hotel proposed for #Vancouver Convention Centre waterfront Finnish hotel #developer Sunborn Group has submitted a new rezoning application to allow the construction of a new dock just north of the Vancouver Convention Centre’s West Building for berthing a small #cruise vessel that will serve as a floating #hotel. This vessel will have six levels above the waterline, containing a total of 250 guest rooms for its #luxury hotel operations. The hotel lobby, restaurants, and spa — all inside the ship on a lower level — will be completely publicly accessible. Sunborn International already operates similar #floating hotel concepts in #Europe, including their first location of the 2003-opened, five-level Sunborn London, which has 9,500 sq metres (102,000 sq ft) of onboard floor area for 138 guest rooms and a range of amenities such as a restaurant, bar, and event space. Like the #Vancouver location, Sunborn London is strategically located next to a major convention centre, the ExCeL #London. Source: Daily Hive #ACBIM #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #HAMILTON #QUEBEC #NIAGARA #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SCARBOROUGH #SURREY #BRAMPTON #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECT

'Low‑carbon floating hotel proposed for Vancouver waterfront' A Finnish developer has unveiled plans for a 250-room floating hotel on Vancouver's waterfront, promising a unique, environmentally friendly addition to the city’s hospitality sector. #FloatingHotelVancouver #SustainableHospitality #LowCarbonLiving #WaterfrontInnovation #GreenDevelopment https://lnkd.in/g3Z7tQUN

250-room floating #hotel proposed for #Vancouver Convention Centre waterfront Finnish hotel #developer Sunborn Group has submitted a new rezoning application to allow the construction of a new dock just north of the Vancouver Convention Centre’s West Building for berthing a small #cruise vessel that will serve as a floating #hotel. This vessel will have six levels above the waterline, containing a total of 250 guest rooms for its #luxury hotel operations. The hotel lobby, restaurants, and spa — all inside the ship on a lower level — will be completely publicly accessible. Sunborn International already operates similar #floating hotel concepts in #Europe, including their first location of the 2003-opened, five-level Sunborn London, which has 9,500 sq metres (102,000 sq ft) of onboard floor area for 138 guest rooms and a range of amenities such as a restaurant, bar, and event space. Like the #Vancouver location, Sunborn London is strategically located next to a major convention centre, the ExCeL #London. Source: Daily Hive #ACBIM #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #HAMILTON #QUEBEC #NIAGARA #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SCARBOROUGH #SURREY #BRAMPTON #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECT

Beachfront Living in Kargicak: Modern Residences with Premium Amenities

Beachfront Living in Kargicak: Modern Residences with Premium Amenities

Properties for sale in Playa Royale Limón Costa Rica. Properties for sale are approximately 45 acres of net building sites, titled to the waterfront to the 50 meter inalienable zone, nestled in 100 acres of private reserve. Resort property fronts about 200 meters on the ocean with the rear on the Canal front and extends from the ocean to the canal about 1100 meters. Casino City Caribe Resort is composed of seven independent but contiguous properties. These projects provide synergy and complement each-other to form a stand-alone self-sustained beachfront resort Community. Properties/projects are offered for sale each as an individual entity or combined as a package of several or as the whole package of seven projects. Seven approved projects include 3 hotels (264 bed rooms), Marina (50 slips), Casinos (3 anchor & 7 boutique), waterfront apartments (219 units), vacation/ second homes/Lots (191 homes/Lots), Commercial center, Conference Center (575 people),Wellness center/SPA, Business Center, Discotheque/Entertainment Complex and secondary support uses. The project area is known for eco-tourism, cultural diversity, festivals, quiet beaches, long beach walks, fishing & boating, plantations, tropical flora and fauna.