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1544 W 2nd St #117, Gulf Shores, Alabama, 36542, US

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A&R Group is a premier lodging industry organization headquartered in Gulf Shores, Alabama. As a vertically integrated, turn-key hospitality firm, A&R Group focuses on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. With a full-service development, design, construction, and hospitality management team, the company is capable of addressing every stage of the ownership process, from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations. A&R Group is organized into four Strategic Business Units (SBUs), consisting of A&R Development, A&R Design, A&R Construction, and A&R Hospitality Management. Each SBU has a dynamic team of seasoned professionals who are experts in their field, enabling the company to create an efficient, nimble, and successful enterprise. With over 25 years of experience, A&R Group has established itself as a major force in the Southeast region, with a portfolio of high-value hotel assets and a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results. The company's mission is to create heartfelt experiences for its guests, provide meaningful opportunities for its team members, deliver high value to its stakeholders, and make a positive impact on the communities it serves. A&R Group's managing partners, Ken and Angela Patel, have 30 years of combined experience in syndicating, investing, and managing commercial and hospitality real estate, and have grown the company from a single hotel in Scottsboro, Alabama to a leading player in the industry. Through its strategic partnerships and commitment to excellence, A&R Group is poised for continued growth and success in the lodging industry. The company's expertise spans new construction, value-add, conversions, and renovations, as well as design-build and general construction, franchise negotiations and agreements, FF&E sourcing and procurement, and hotel operations and management. Whether you're a guest, a team member, or a stakeholder, A&R Group is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience and creating long-term value. With its strong foundation, experienced leadership, and commitment to excellence, A&R Group is an ideal partner for anyone looking to develop, build, or operate high-value hotel assets.

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Victoria Wells

June 09, 2025

★★★☆☆ 3/5
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Disappointing Partnership Experience with A&R Group

I was thoroughly underwhelmed by my experience partnering with A&R Group for a hotel development project in the Southeast region. Despite their boasts of being a 'premier lodging industry organization,' I found their communication to be lackluster and their attention to detail subpar. The managing partners, Ken and Angela Patel, seemed more focused on expanding their portfolio than on delivering personalized service to their clients. Our project was consistently delayed due to mismanagement and a lack of transparency from the A&R Construction team. When I tried to address these issues with the A&R Hospitality Management team, I was met with resistance and a clear lack of interest in resolving our problems. For a company that claims to prioritize 'heartfelt experiences' for its guests and 'meaningful opportunities' for its team members, I was shocked by the poor treatment we received as stakeholders. The only 'positive impact' A&R Group made was on our bottom line – and not in a good way. Unless they seriously revamp their customer service and project management strategies, I would not recommend A&R Group to anyone looking for a reliable partner in the lodging industry.

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A&R Group
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1544 W 2nd St #117, Gulf Shores, Alabama, 36542, US

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