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Investments in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific

As one of Europe’s leading real estate investment managers, we have a clear mandate: investing in the world of tomorrow. Our investment process, as well as our clear organisational structure composed of specialised teams for each region and type of use, provides the efficiency and reliability required to professionally close transactions of varying sizes and complexities in all phases of the real estate cycle.

We focus on asset classes like office, logistics, hotel and retail properties in the core to core plus segment. Long-term investors with larger investment volumes of EUR 250 million or more can also take advantage of co-investment and joint venture options. In line with our investment philosophy, we are primarily interested in portfolio properties, turnkey development projects and forward purchases.
Our acquisition due diligence process always looks at long-term income predictability, exacting location and sustainability criteria, and maximum property fungibility.

We are always on the lookout for interesting properties. You can find our criteria for office, retail, hotel and logistics real estate investments here. 
Our acquisition profiles at a glance

Our investment criteria at a glance

Investment

  • Individual properties from EUR 30 million
  • Portfolios
  • Joint ventures from EUR 250 million

Classification

  • 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-star-hotels
  • Lease agreements; no management contracts

Locations

  • Preferably prime locations
  • Preferably city hotels
  • Distinguished locations

Properties

  • Energy-efficient and sustainable properties, certified under internationally recognised labels
  • Less than 10 years old (if possible)
  • Alternatively: last conversion or renovation less than 5 years ago
  • Very good condition with no maintenance backlog
  • At least 120 rooms
  • Good business and leisure mix

Lease agreements

  • 10-year lease agreement (at least)
  • Renowned international hotel chains
  • Standard maintenance agreements, indexation and settlement of operating expenses under market conditions

A selection of our hotel investments

Adina & Motel One – Cologne

The building ensemble forms part of the newly developed ‘MesseCity’ neighbourhood, which consists of four office buildings and the hotel complex. Thanks to its open design, the complex enjoys excellent visibility.
The hotel ensemble was designed in a modern style with large-scale façades and a clear structure. The property is leased long-term to the renowned hotel operators Adina (upscale, 171 rooms) and Motel One (midscale, 308 rooms). 

Address
Johannes-Rau-Platz / Hans-Imhoff-Straße 1 & 3, Cologne ,Germany

Location
The property is located directly next to Deutz Railway Station – the city’s second largest transport hub – and the newly constructed southern entrance to the trade fair centre. The new “Confex” congress centre, the exhibition halls and the Lanxess Arena – one of the busiest event halls in continental Europe – are also located in the immediate vicinity. From an operator’s perspective. the variety and large number demand drivers make this hotel location resilient and attractive.

Closing
December 2025

Portfolio
WestInvest InterSelect mutual funds 

Leasable area
22,622 sqm + underground car park with 71 parking spaces as well as bicycle parking spaces

Number of rooms
479 rooms total:  Adina: 171 / Motel One: 308

Year of construction
2021

Certification
Very good values in all indicators of the building life cycle assessment. DNGB Gold, BREEAM “Good”, above-average energy efficiency (Class A).

Special features
The property was built with a focus on climate-friendly operation and it features, among other things, a district heating system and a ventilation system with heat recovery. The attractive yet functional architecture, coupled with the high quality of the building, make it suitable for third-party use by alternative hotel operators. 

Ruby Molly – Dublin

The Ruby Molly is a newly developed, purpose-built hotel with 272 rooms. Completed in April 2024, it is located in the centre of Dublin. The property is 100% let and leased long-term to Ruby Hospitality Ireland Ltd, supplemented by a small retail/restaurant space on the ground floor.
The project marks the first Ruby Hotel in Ireland and brings the successful Lean Luxury concept to the Irish capital. The concept combines high operational efficiency with a modern, luxurious design focused on the essentials. Furthermore, the building meets the highest ESG standards.

 

Address
26-33 East Arran Street & 17-20 Little Mary Street in Dublin, Ireland

Location
The property is located in Dublin’s City Centre, in close proximity to the historic Old Town and major tourist attractions. The location is primarily leisure-oriented, but is also increasingly sought after by business travellers due to the surrounding office and government buildings.

Closing
February 2025

Portfolio
Deka-ImmobilienEuropa mutual funds 

Volume
Around EUR 86 million

Leasable area
Gross floor area (GIA): approx. 9,796 sqm, of which approx. 98% hotel and approx. 2% retail/restaurant

Number of rooms
272 rooms 

Year of construction
April 2024 

Certification
BREEAM “Very Good”, NZEB-compliant (Nearly Zero Energy Building), BER Rating: A3

Special features
The location benefits from a strong focus on leisure and events; Dublin ranks among Europe’s best-performing hotel markets post-pandemic, further enhancing the attractiveness of the project. With its strong market position and high quality, the hotel sets new standards in the Irish hotel industry.

Campus Mitte Würzburg – AC Hotel by Marriott and Moxy

Side view of the Campus Mitte Würzburg building - AC Hotel by Marriott and Moxy.

Two high-quality Marriott hotels acquired in a secondary city with around 1 million overnight stays a year. The balanced mix of guests (comprising an equal share of leisure and business travellers), combined with the proven hotel concept, promises a competitive market position. 
The AC by Marriott has 168 rooms ranging from 19 sqm to 27 sqm, a restaurant and bar area with 100 seats, a generously sized gym and eight conference rooms.  The Moxy hotel follows the design standards of the Marriott Group and positions itself as a lifestyle hotel, with 202 rooms and an open-plan, modern lobby with a bar and restaurant area.

Address
Schürer Straße 7-9 in Würzburg, Germany

Location
The hotels are situated next to one of Würzburg’s main traffic arteries and have excellent transport connections. Despite being located somewhat outside the historic old town and on the outskirts of the centre, the hotels are still very easy for guests to reach by car or public transport.

Closing
Nov 2022

Portfolio
Institutional sector fund/special fund

Volume
EUR 77.6 million

Leasable area
14,940 sqm

Number of rooms
Total of 370 rooms + 432 parking spaces

Year of construction
2022

Certification
BREEAM Very Good

 

Motel One Dresden and Rostock

Side view of the building Motel One in Dresden and Rostock.

The purchased portfolio comprises two mixed-use complexes, including two hotels in the centres of Dresden and Rostock. The main type of use is hotel (52% in Dresden, 71% in Rostock). The two Motel Ones were acquired in 2020 and are the first two hotels leased by Motel One in Deka’s portfolio.

Address
Postplatz 5, Dresden, and Schröderplatz 2, Rostock, Germany

Location
Dresden: The purchased property is in close proximity to the historic Zwinger in Dresden and offers outstanding public transport connections, such as Dresden central station (around 1.2 km away).

Rostock: Both the Doberaner Hof shopping arcade and the nearby pedestrian zone in Rostock are within walking distance of the property. The building’s location on the ring road makes it easy to find and reach by car. It takes around 15 minutes to get from the hotel to the A19, which then leads to the A20.

Closing
Oct 2020 – Dec 2020

Portfolio
Special fund

Leasable area
14,270 sqm (Dresden) and 6,600 sqm (Rostock)

Number of rooms
288 (Dresden) and 180 (Rostock)

Year of construction
2013

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