Ace Hotel Group to be acquired by Sortis Holdings

Sortis Holdings, an ecosystem of hospitality brands, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ace Group International, along with its management company, Atelier Ace. The transaction is expected to close at the end of Q1 2023.

From restaurants to cult coffee to a sustainable sushi bar and now adding the Ace Group, the Sortis platform is an evolving ecosystem of idiosyncratic brands united in their vision and innovation.

The acquisition of Ace Group International includes 12 properties – 10 Ace Hotel properties in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Seattle, Kyoto, Sydney, New York and beyond as well as the hospitality brands Sister City and Maison de la Luz. These additions build upon Sortis Holdings’ existing hospitality portfolio, which includes the Ace Hotel Portland, Woodlark Hotel in Portland, Mayflower Park in Seattle, the ALUM brand and several hotels under development including Hollywood, Seattle, Nashville and Carpinteria.

“The Sortis platform is rooted in innovation, purpose and impact and aims to foster consumer brands that are at the forefront of culture,” says Paul Brenneke, Executive Chairman of Sortis. “Our acquisition of the storied Ace hotel brand, long known for embodying and celebrating the unique culture of each of its destinations worldwide provides us with an opportunity to advance this vision by scaling the legacy brand in a thoughtful way.”

Sortis Holdings’ hospitality partner Kelly Sawdon has led the acquisition. Prior to joining Sortis in 2021, she was a partner at the Ace Hotel Group and has been a key player in the Ace Hotel brand since shortly after its inception.

“From the very beginning, Ace has had evolution built into its DNA. This acquisition marks an exciting turning point for the brand – tapping some original key players to usher in Ace’s next chapter of growth,” says Kelly Sawdon. “Armed with a team that boasts nearly two decades of experience with the brand, Sortis can help evolve Ace’s position as the hospitality powerhouse it has always been, synonymous with community, creativity and culture.”

The combined entity of Ace Group International and Sortis Holdings will have 15 hotels under management and a robust pipeline.