About Nath Inc.

A family business, built one hotel at a time.

Hard work, dedication and exceptional service, since 1995.

Who we are

Hotel management, development and a lot of heart.

From a single 25-room motel to resorts on the Great Lakes and ground-up builds, still family-owned and operated.

Our story

1980s
The American dream
Ken Patel immigrates from India, becomes a Subway franchisee and earns his BBA at Grand Valley State University.
1995
One 25-room motel
Ken takes a leap of faith and buys a small 25-room motel. Nath Inc. is born.
2007
Our first franchise
Bhavik Patel negotiates one of the company’s first hotel franchises, with Wyndham, and manages the Knights Inn while in college.
2009
Growing in Kalamazoo
Over the next five years, Nath Inc. acquires several Wyndham and Choice properties in the Kalamazoo area and builds a track record of turning around distressed hotels.
2015
All in on hospitality
Ken exits his Subway franchise to focus fully on hotels. Renovation after renovation leads the way to ground-up development.
2020
The next generation
Arju Patel returns to the family business. Best Western Harbour Pointe in St. Ignace and Country Inn & Suites in Traverse City join the portfolio.
2023
Building from the ground up
Development begins on a Tru by Hilton in Redlands, California, a dual-brand Candlewood Suites & Holiday Inn Express in Bloomington, Illinois, and an Atwell Suites in Holland, Michigan.
2026
Still growing
The Hampton Inn Port Huron and HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof in Okemos join the family, bringing the portfolio to 16 hotels with 3 new builds underway.

Our promise

Every location run as if it were our only one.

Our culture

Every location is our only one
Each hotel gets the people and resources it needs.
Decentralized by design
Teams have the autonomy to do right by guests.
People are the backbone
Real paths to grow, personally and professionally.
Partners who share our values
Brands that care about hospitality as much as we do.

Where we operate

Operating In development