Donohoe Hospitality Services Awarded Management of Southern Management Companies’ 597-Room Hotel Portfolio

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025--

Officials of Donohoe Hospitality Services (DHS), a division of Donohoe, today announced that the company has been awarded management of a three-hotel portfolio totaling 597 rooms located throughout Md. The trio of properties is owned by Southern Management Companies, one of the largest privately owned residential property management companies in the U.S.

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Donohoe Hospitality Services has been awarded management of a three-hotel portfolio totaling 597 rooms located throughout Md., including the 297-room Hotel at the University of Maryland (pictured).

“Southern Management Companies is a real estate powerhouse, and we look forward to working with a family-owned company whose values so closely mirror our own,” said Thomas Penny, III, president, DHS. “We greatly admire Suzanne Hillman for her legacy of establishing a strong ‘people-first’ and ‘community-centered’ culture. Both organizations stand for integrity, stability and growth, and these shared ideals make them the perfect partner as we both seek to expand our portfolio and create opportunities for our people.”

The hotels include the 150-room Cambria Hotel College Park and the 297-room Hotel at the University of Maryland, both in College Park, Md., and the 150-room Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Md. All three are anchor properties in their communities, welcoming thousands of guests each year. The hotels are in prime physical condition and are considered crown jewel destinations within the Baltimore/Washington corridor. Well received by both guests and locals alike, the two independent hotels exude four-star luxury with superior amenities and world-class service. Similarly, the Cambria Hotel College Park continues to distinguish itself as one of the top-ranked properties in the brand, consistently earning high marks for delivering an exceptional guest experience.

“This is the perfect marriage of two legacy companies,” said Suzanne Hillman, chief executive officer, Southern Management Companies. “As longtime members of the communities in which we work, it was important for us to partner with an organization that shares our values. We have known and respected Donohoe Hospitality Services and Thomas’ team for years and cannot think of a better fit for our operational needs. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship growing together.”

About Donohoe Hospitality Services

Donohoe Hospitality Services is a leading hotel management company dedicated to excellence in service while providing outstanding performance for its owners and partners. Founded in 2005, Donohoe Hospitality Services is a division of Donohoe, an iconic real estate service company established in 1884. Building on its founders’ 141-year history, Donohoe Hospitality Services has grown to become one of the largest independent hotel management companies in the Washington, D.C.-metro area and is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S. Donohoe Hospitality Services’ portfolio includes full service and premium select service hotels. Donohoe Hospitality Services is approved to manage Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Intercontinental Hotel Group, and Choice hotel brands. In addition, the company presently has seven hotels in the pipeline in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Recognized as one of the top 35 management companies by total revenue, and as one of the 10 Best Places to Work by The Washington Business Journal, Donohoe Hospitality Services is a forward-looking company with a vision of success. For more information visit: www.donohoe.com/hospitality.

About Southern Management Companies

Southern Management Companies is one of the largest privately owned residential property management companies in the U.S. The company owns and manages 77 apartment home communities comprising more than 25,000 apartment homes throughout the Baltimore-Washington region. In addition to residential property ownership and management, Southern Management owns, manages and operates commercial properties as well as four hotels and conference centers.

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