Grab your copy of the free “Your Independent Hotel Blueprint”.https://hotelierhelpcast.com/hotelier-helpcast-pdf-download  10 Red Flags to Watch When Choosing a Hotel Site | Episode 077 – Beds, Breakfast & Business  In Episode 077 of Beds, Breakfast & Business, we’re diving into a crucial topic for aspiring hoteliers: how to spot red flags when selecting a hotel location. That charming cliffside property or budget-friendly fixer-upper could be hiding expensive surprises. This episode breaks down the 10 most common site selection mistakes—from unstable land and flood risk to zoning nightmares, poor accessibility, and mismatched market fit. Whether you’re planning to build a hotel or buy an existing one, these insights will protect your investment and your sanity. Based on real-life lessons from the field, these tips can help you find a site that fits your vision and your guests’ expectations—without draining your bank account. 📌 Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Introduction: Location is your foundation 01:10 – Cheap land: what’s the real cost? 02:25 – Ground instability & erosion 03:35 – Flood-prone properties 04:50 – Bad neighbours = bad guest reviews 06:05 – Hard-to-reach locations lose bookings 07:05 – The local scene: what’s around you matters 08:10 – Zoning conflicts & delayed openings 09:15 – Infrastructure issues: no water, no hotel 10:05 – Location mismatch with guest profile 11:10 – Don’t be rushed—take your time 12:55 – Final takeaways + bonus resource 💬 Share your site-hunting horror stories or close calls in the comments—let’s learn from each other! #HotelSite #ChoosingaHotelSite #HotelSiteSelection #IndependentHotelTips #HotelDevelopment #HotelOwnerAdvice #BuildYourHotel #RedFlagsRealEstate  #HotelPlanning #HospitalityStartups #HotelFoundations #SmartHotelInvesting ⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT: https://hotelierhelpcast.com/2025/06/10-red-flags-to-watch-for-when-choosing-a-hotel-site-077 Grab your copy of the free “Your Independent Hotel Blueprint”.https://hotelierhelpcast.com/hotelier-helpcast-pdf-download🎓 Download the full site inspection checklist inside “The Hotel Owner’s Roadmap: Start, Manage & Grow” → https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/the-hotel-owners-roadmap-start-manage-grow/Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn Profile — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymacpherson/Join one of our groupsLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8811511/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehotelierhelpcastSay hi on socialLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotelier-helpcast/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/hotelhelpcast/Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/hotelierhelpcast/ BlueSky — @hotelhelpcast.bsky.social Listen to The Hotelier Helpcast PODCAST herehttps://hotelierhelpcast.com/PodcastYouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@HotelierHelpcastA Division of Keystone Hospitality Property Development 

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