Amit Patel
President, Baywood Hotels Inc
Columbia, MD 21046
Phone (301) 345-8700
Property Types
Hospitality
Bio
Al Patel is a seasoned hospitality veteran with over 25 years of experience in the industry. In 1985, Mr. Patel's family purchased a motel in Laurel, Maryland, giving him the designation of being a second-generation hotelier. Following in his father's footsteps, he is a dedicated and driven individual, who strives for excellence in the industry and other facets of life. Mr. Patel's vision for a hotel management company led to the creation of Baywood Hotels in 1999. Mr. Patel has since become the President and continues to be the driving force behind the company. He has personally directed over $500 million in hotel development since the company's inception.
Baywood Hotels is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the mid-Atlantic region with over 75 hotels in its portfolio. Under Mr. Patel's leadership, Baywood has received many awards, namely the Marriott CFRST Developer of the Year in 2008, 2010 and again in 2013 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Hilton Worldwide in 2010. Baywood has also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Owners & Developers by Hotel Business Magazine every year since 2007, and a Top Third Party Management Company by Hotel Management Magazine in 2012.
Born and raised in the greater DC Metro area, Mr. Patel has a deep connection with the community and a strong understanding of the market. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Mr. Patel's commitment and growth has earned him numerous industry related honors. He has served on Marriott's Owners Advisory Board since 2008, and on the Hilton's Owners Advisory Committee starting in 2012.
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