75+ Years of Combined Hospitality and Real Estate Investment Experience
We’re a boutique hospitality and real estate advisory firm with an uncommon passion for excellence.
About Hesperus Group
We treat every project as if our reputation depends on it—because it does. Our clients represent some of the finest properties in the industry, and we’re proud to be their trusted partner.
- Established in 2012
- $4.5B+ in combined project value
- 18 different countries
- 75+ years of combined experience
What We Do
Integrity
Maximize value for your hospitality properties
Technical Support
Advisory services for development projects
Development
End-to-end project coordination
Fausto M. Barba
Fausto has led hospitality development and financing projects worth over $2.5 billion across 16 countries. He helped create and grow a leading luxury hotel management company with an international footprint.
- $2.5B+ in project portfolio
- Co-creator of Capella Hotel Group
- Former CBRE and Grupo Posadas executive
Matthew J. Smith
Matthew is a recognized expert in all hotel project phases, including design, construction, renovation, and commissioning. His career includes senior positions at Ritz-Carlton, Hilton International, and Capella Hotel Group.
- World Trade Center Vista Hotel rebuild leader
- PMA New York Project of the Year Award
- Multi-country project experience across 8 nations
Award-Winning Excellence
Our commitment to excellence consistently delivers projects that earn industry recognition and break performance records.
- Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards:
#2, #4, and #13 Best Hotels in NYC (2017) - TripAdvisor:
#5 Best Hotel in USA – Hotel EMMA (2020) - Travel + Leisure:
#2 Best Hotel Brand in the World – Capella Hotels (2021) - PMA New York:
Project of the Year Award – World Trade Center Vista Hotel
Ready to Transform Your Development Vision?
Let’s discuss how our proven expertise can maximize the potential of your hospitality investment.
Principles That Guide Us
Transparency
Open communication builds trust and delivers better results.
Excellence
Superior results come from an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Integrity
We build lasting relationships through honest, ethical practices.
Teamwork
We work as partners, not just service providers.
Entrepreneurship
Creative problem-solving drives innovation in every hospitality project.
Service
We’re not satisfied until you’re completely satisfied.