Holiday Inn Express, Shiloh, IL
Project Overview
Located in Shiloh, Illinois — within the rapidly growing Metro East region of the Greater St. Louis market — this hospitality asset represents a strategic acquisition focused on operational enhancement and long-term value creation. Acquired in December 2025, the property operates as a Holiday Inn Express, one of the most recognized select-service brands within the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio. (ihg.com)
- Current Asset Profile:
- Comprises an 80-room hotel positioned near major transportation corridors including Interstate 64, providing convenient access to downtown St. Louis, Scott Air Force Base, and regional business centers.
- Property serves a diverse mix of business travelers, government-related demand, leisure guests, and regional visitors.
- Existing amenities include complimentary breakfast, fitness facilities, business services, guest parking, and flexible common areas designed for short- and extended-stay travelers.
- Renovation & Operational Improvement Strategy:
- Ownership plans include a comprehensive renovation program focused on enhancing guest experience, improving property aesthetics, and modernizing key operational areas.
- Operational initiatives are designed to improve efficiency, optimize staffing and revenue management, and strengthen overall hotel performance.
- Planned upgrades will align the property more closely with current Holiday Inn Express brand standards and evolving traveler expectations.
- Market Position & Growth Potential:
- Located within a high-demand hospitality corridor benefiting from proximity to healthcare facilities, corporate employers, retail destinations, and military-related travel demand.
- The Metro East region continues to experience steady economic activity and infrastructure growth, supporting long-term lodging demand.
- Strong affiliation with the IHG platform provides access to broad national distribution channels and the IHG One Rewards loyalty ecosystem. (ihg.com)
- Project Timeline:
- Acquisition Date: December 2025
- Current Brand: Holiday Inn Express by IHG
- Current Initiative: Property renovation and operational optimization
- Future Goal: Deliver an upgraded, efficiently operated hospitality asset positioned for long-term revenue growth and market competitiveness.
Key Highlights
- Strategically located in Shiloh, Illinois, within the expanding St. Louis Metro East hospitality and commercial corridor.
- 80-room nationally branded hotel operating under the trusted Holiday Inn Express flag within the IHG Hotels & Resorts system. (ihg.com)
- Planned renovations focused on:
- Guest room modernization
- Public space enhancements
- Brand-standard improvements
- Increased operational efficiency
- Enhanced guest satisfaction.
- Benefits from proximity to:
- Interstate 64
- Scott Air Force Base
- Downtown St. Louis
- Regional healthcare and employment hubs.
- Positioned to capitalize on stable regional travel demand from:
- Corporate travelers
- Government and military visitors
- Leisure and transit guests.
- Demonstrates expertise in hospitality acquisitions, property repositioning, renovation management, and operational value enhancement.