Independent hotel management has been a cornerstone of Charlestowne Hotels’ business for 43 years. Ranked one of the industry’s top management companies (Lodging, HOTELS), Charlestowne specializes in lifestyle, adaptive reuse, collegiate, branded, soft-branded and condo properties spanning a range of markets including urban city centers, secondary cities and resort destinations.The company, which currently manages a portfolio of 40+ hotels, also includes a growing food and beverage division with more than 30+ food and beverage outlets, ranging from coffee shops and delis to rooftop bars and full-service restaurants. Charlestowne operates some of the country’s most award-winning properties, many of which regularly top the “best hotels” lists by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, USA.Today and TripAdvisor. To achieve this, Charlestowne treats each property like its own brand, working with owners and on-site teams to develop revenue optimization, operation systems, creative programming and strategic marketing synergies that elevate the property’s unique story and enhance the guest experience. As a result, Charlestowne properties consistently achieve above-average RevPAR growth.