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Overlooking the south bank of the Douro River, the Hilton Porto Gaia—opened in 2021—has joined EXTENDAM’s portfolio through a strategic partnership with Highgate.
A rare premium asset in a fast-growing market, the hotel features spacious rooms, extensive wellness spaces, strong brand positioning and a balanced leisure–corporate appeal.
In his interview with Hospitality Investor, Maxime Durand, Investment Director – Hospitality, highlights the strategic rationale: “It’s a landmark transaction in a growing market with long-term value and potential. You’re buying something really rare, at a decent price, with room to do even better in the future”.
For EXTENDAM, Porto’s rising international attractiveness, paired with Highgate’s operational expertise, creates a strong foundation for value creation.
This acquisition reflects the group’s continued expansion across Europe and its ambition to grow within the premium and luxury urban hotel segment.
September 2025 has been an intense month for EXTENDAM, marked by several major transactions that reinforce the group’s pan-European hospitality investment strategy.
🏨 In Portugal, EXTENDAM announced a new partnership with Highgate through the acquisition of the Hilton Porto Gaia, a 194-room hotel that will remain under the Hilton brand.
In Spain, the group completed the sale of the Ibis Budget Madrid Airport following its successful development, while also launching a new four-star hotel project in Seville (184 rooms, BREEAM Very Good certification).
“Seville is a strategic city, combining tourism appeal, economic vitality, and market depth.” – Inès Haack, EXTENDAM.
With more than 390 hotels and 31,000 rooms invested across Europe since 2012, EXTENDAM continues to strengthen its position as a leading European hospitality investor — agile, selective, and focused on sustainable value creation.
This recognition celebrates the firm’s excellence and innovative approach in architecture, highlighting projects that inspire sustainable and creative solutions. 👏
A well-deserved milestone before the official nominations are announced in November.